Sampler Platter: stinky tofu, vegan desserts, congee & tensions in Mid-City West

-- Rancid soy bliss at Mama’s in San Gabriel. Sinosoul-- Who profits from inflated fears about food allergies? Slate-- Hector Vazquez earns a YouTube following with his cooking show ‘Hood Chef.’ New York Daily News-- Ben & Jerry’s celebrates gay marriage by renaming “Chubby Hubby” ice cream “Hubby Hubby” for September. You can still get Chubby Hubby at shops and stores around the country, but in Vermont you can get special Hubby Hubby sundaes. -- Sugar Plum Vegan bakery from Sacramento comes to L.A. Quarrygirl-- Tensions run high at Mid City West Land Use Committee meeting meeting re: four new restaurants: Allora, Eva, Lan, Dusty’s. Blackburn + Sweetzer -- Guest list for the annual White House Ramadan dinner. Los Angeles Times -- If McDonald’s hired Salvador Dali to oversee its advertising, it might look something like this surreal TV spot. YouTube -- Store brands usually taste as good as national brands. Consumer Reports-- Jook a.k.a. congee a.k.a. porridge: the next best thing to a hug from a Chinese mama. Rants and Craves