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Plans For a Supersized Wawa in Lower Moreland Meets Resistance; Toxic Chemicals From Recycled Cardboard Can Taint Prepackaged Food

• Lower Moreland officials will vote next week on whether to approve Wawa’s rezoning request for a giant convenience store and gas station. [PhillyDeals]

• Recycling’s first downside ever has been found: Toxic chemicals coming from recycled newspapers, with the unwieldy scientific name of “mineral oils,” might be present in many cardboard food packages. [BBC]

• As more couples seek wedding-registry alternatives, FoodieRegistry has cropped up, letting betrothed parties opt to ask for restaurant meals instead. [NRN]

• Dude, spike your hair and put your sunglasses backward on your neck before you check out these rockin’ Guy Fieri barbecue sauces! [Guy Fieri]

• Yet more evidence for the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet; just make sure you know the prices if you’re planning to make a bunch of dishes with eggplant! [WSJ]

• The International Association of Culinary Professionals has announced its yearly nominations for the best food writing and cookbooks. [IACP]

Plans For a Supersized Wawa in Lower Moreland Meets Resistance; Toxic Chemicals