Here's a round-up of food news from around the web:

NPR: Kimchi Crisis Leaves South Koreans In A Pickle. A freakish combination of weather conditions has led to a shortage of napa cabbage, the main ingredient in the South Korean food staple kimchi. The South Korean government has relaxed a tariff on Chinese cabbage, but the price of available cabbage continues to climb, selling for $14 a head in some stores.

Eater: Paula Deen Working on a Line of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Celebrity chef and maven of all things butter Paula Deen has announced that she's "working with farmers and other food producers," to partner on a line of Paula Deen branded fruits and vegetables.  Deen calls the line "a dream solution for young mothers," but it is not yet clear what will set her fresh produce apart from what's already available in stores and markets.

AP: Chefs name gardens top restaurant trend of 2010. A recent survey of 2,000 chefs by the National Restaurant Association found that gardens are the biggest restaurant trend of 2010.  Operating a garden saves money for restaurant chefs, while also giving them a greater degree of control over their ingredients. 

NPR: Am-Ex Study: Affluent Eating More Fast Food. American Express is reporting that its customers who they define as "ultra-affluent" spent 25 percent more on fast food last year than they did the previous yeat.  Ultra-affluent consumers are defined as cardholders who charge $7,000 or more per month on their credit cards.  

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