Sampler Platter: Rice war, poutine, marmalade, grilled cheese

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Monday midday food updates...

• Tempest in a rice bowl. Indian and Chinese restaurants in a mall food court fight over who can sell rice. Boston.com
• In Virginia and Tennessee, bills are being submitted to legalize carrying concealed weapons into restaurants and bars. The Feed Bag
• A Canadian city considers banning poutineat hockey games. Residents say that would be ‘like banning rainbows and happiness.’ National Post
• SELF magazine tries to make healthful grilled-cheese sandwiches. Why?!
• Brits worried about slumping marmalade sales. Daily Mail
• Worst prize ever: Eat a 2-foot, 6-pound burrito and win free, unlimited roller coaster rides. mlive.com
• Growing the perfect pear. A story from Roseburg, Ore. New York Times

-- Elina Shatkin