The Food Section: Appetizers

Dunkin' Donuts Caves Over Keffiyeh Kerfuffle

After coming under fire from right wing commentator Michelle Malkin, Dunkin' Donuts has pulled an ad in which spokesperson Rachael Ray is wearing a paisley scarf that resembles a keffiyeh.

McStyle

Designer Bruce Oldfield has developed a range of new uniforms for workers at McDonald's. They will launch in the UK next month.

Snap, Crackle, Hip Hop

Under The Hood is a new clothing line that mashes up Kellogg's cereals with hip hop fashion. Via Gawker.

Cocktail Couture

How to dress like a cutting edge mixologist/dandy.

Macarons for Your Mouth, Soap for Your Shower

Ladurée, the Parisian purveyor of luxe sweets, has launched a line of beauty products. Naturally, the cosmetics are derived from almonds, the key ingredient in Ladurée's legendary macarons.

Mizrahi's Culinary Inspiration

Pepin, Bittman, and Bastianich are among designer Isaac Mizrahi's favorite cookbook authors. How does he describe his own culinary style? "I might call my style 'When a Jew Relaxes He Can Cook Okay.'"

The Batali Look

"I am a fashion disaster," Mario Batali admits to the Huffington Post.

"Updated Wench Chic"

Frump-free fashion that's "sort of tight, sort of low-cut, definitely sexy" is de rigeur for female TV chefs, reports the New York Times.

Tie One On

Don't know what to buy dad for Father's Day? How about this wash-and-wear tie made from dish towel, courtesy of the TFS archives.

Department of Too Much Information

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay admits to "going commando" while cooking: "I've gone commando, everyone does it," said Ramsay. "You don't want to cook in hot, sweaty pants. It's a chef thing."

Salad Show

Models walk the runway sporting onions, lettuce, baguettes, and string beans.

Chefs Frown on "The Ramsay"

Style: Chefs frown on Gordon Ramsay's trademark short-sleeved chef's jacket (a.k.a. "the Ramsay"): "It doesn’t look professional."

McDonald’s Gift Card as a Fashion Accessory

Style: Models strut the runway to show off the McDonald’s gift card as a fashion accessory.

McSwanky

Style: Leather chairs, plasma TV's, wi-fi access:  Say hello to the new McDonald's.

Mario Batali: Fug'd

Style: The Fug Girls rip Mario Batali's red carpet ensemble: "He is at a premiere, and Sandra Bullock is in a GOWN, and he's wearing a fleece, shorts, and filthy rubber clogs, like he just managed to squeeze in his paper route between the lunch service and the event start time." Via CHOW.

Wash and Wear

Style: Chef Mario Batali keeps 30 pairs of his trademark orange clogs in rotation, washing them in his dishwasher and putting them on while still warm.

Hats of Meat

Style: Hats made of meat make a bold fashion statement. Via haverchuk.

High Fashion Food Blogging

Style: Food blogging goes high fashion in the pages of T:Living.

Trans Fatty Fashion

Style: Trans fat free models debut designer Jeremy Scott's fast food inspired clothing collection at New York Fashion Week (more).

Apron Blogging

Style: It's all aprons all the time at Tie One On, an apron blog and showcase for the apron arts (and "maprons" too, for dudes). Via things.

Slobbing Down

Style: The New York Post's Steve Cuozzo despairs over the "slobbing-down" of New York's dining scene: "Call me stodgy, but lots of what passes for casual today makes me want to puke."

Cheeto Lip Balm

Style: Lip balm infused with the flavor of Cheetos. Via nm.

Pasta Bra

Style: Bid now on this lovely "Britney Spears Photo And Noodle Encrusted Bra." Via tgc.

Ferran Fashion

Style: Uberchef Ferran Adria (of El Bulli fame) has teamed up with designer Armand Basi to create "Couture for the Table," a line of tableware, chef gear, and t-shirts.

Cupcake Style

Style: The cupcake craze continues to reach new heights, spreading from bakeries to fashion. Johnny Cupcakes, a retail shop in Hull, Massachusetts (there's also an online store), is devoted exclusively to selling cupcake-themed clothing. Via ch.

Walking on Salami

Style: Do you dream of walking on giant slices of salami? Your dreams (or nightmares if you are vegetarian) could become a reality by furnishing your home with these German rugs made to look like salami, mortadella, and other cured meats. Via bb.

Barbecue Shoes

Style: Wear your barbecue obsession on your feet with these special edition "Upper Playground" sneakers from Adidas. Just don't drip any sauce on those bad boys. Via afb.

Chocolate Handbags

Style: Finally, handbags you can eat for dessert. Via bb.

Sushi Pillows

Style: Sushi pillows, from salmon nigiri to tuna rolls. Via afb.

Tripe Art

Style: Brooklyn artist Pinar Yolacan "makes a fashion statement in tripe and chicken skin."

One Slice, Extra Baby

Style: Do you have an aunt or a grandmother who addresses infants with lines like, "She is so delicious," or "I'm going to eat him up"? Keep this person far away from your baby if you decide to dress him/her in this pizza slice costume. Via cp.

Sing Sing Lunch Trays

Style: Sing Sing lunch trays. Via mug.

Chopstick Glasses

Style: Are your glasses "chopstick-integrated"? These nifty specs from German eyeglass-maker ic! berlin have arms that can be detached from the frames and used as chopsticks. Of course, as the article cautions, once the arms are removed, the glasses become unwearable, "making eating for visually impaired diners quite literally a hit-and-miss affair." Via np.

Slice of Ice

Style: "What a unique way to show off your love of the all time favorite American Food...Pizza!" Baubles topped with silver, gold, and rubies, but no pepperoni. [via slice]

Breakfast Ensemble

Style: DIY breakfast ensemble. [via bb]