SNACK TIME: snacky Smurfy, Berley bros. make a sweet deal, pie charts for easy eating, homemade harissa, taco time at 10th and Wolf

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SNACK TIME: snacky Smurfy, Berley bros. make a sweet deal, pie charts for easy eating, homemade harissa, taco time at 10th and Wolf

POSTED: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 6:15 PM

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Every Wednesday, Meal Ticket pokes around the food blog world to see what's simmering. --Wolfgang Puck will lend his voice to the character of Chef Smurf in upcoming movie The Smurfs, writes Grub Street New York. This exclusive paparazzi photo suggests Chef Smurf will be learning to do Le Cirque's famous "circus of desserts" for the shoot. --When I read KleInsider's report that Shane Candies, housed at 110 Market St. since 1911, had been sold, tears sprang unbidden to my eyes. They turned into waterworks of joy when he revealed Franklin Fountain ice-cream jerks Ryan and Eric Berley were the buyers. --Wheel of Nutrition makes dieting as easy as finding wedge-shaped grapefruit and celery, says Gizmodo. Their pie-chart plates illustrate portions for Diet, Extra Ordinary and Super Size eating plans. --We trend-forecasters at Team Meal Ticket have an inkling harissa, the Moroccan red pepper-and-spicy chili paste that improves everything, is about to have a moment. Learn to make your own with Serious Eats' recipe. --Drawing For Food hits up Los Gallos at 10th and Wolf for some post-Phillies tacos --$5.50 for three!

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