Hello 2019! We’re back and we’ve got some things to say. We’re talking about gravy candles, tokenism in the food industry, climate change, and gender reveal…lasagna. Danielle is finally vindicated in this robot nonsense, and Sherród whines about organizing his cookbooks. And boy do we have some stunning instacrushes this week along with all the great food we loved, hated and ate — including the stellar TANOSHi dinner by @hashichow and @enjoynfk.

Instacrushes:

* @snukfoods: https://www.instagram.com/snukfoods

* @cheesebynumbers: https://www.instagram.com/cheesebynumbers

Topics:

* 7 Days Out: https://www.netflix.com/title/80207124

* Four Eleven York: http://fourelevenyork.com

* @lipstickandgelato: https://www.instagram.com/lipstickandgelato/

* Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant: https://chwinery.com

* Nomarama: https://www.nomarama.org

* Barrel 17: http://barrel17.com/#home

* Prosperity Kitchen & Pantry: https://prosperitykitchenva.com

* @hashichow: https://www.instagram.com/hashichow/

* @enjoynfk: https://www.instagram.com/enjoynfk/

* Enjoy: https://enjoywith.us

* Mea Culpa Café: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mea-culpa-cafe-norfolk

* Codex: https://www.codexva.com

* Walmart secured a patent to eavesdrop on shoppers and employees: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/21/18151738/walmart-eavesdrop-patent-customer-employee-privacy

* This smart shopping cart is a self-service checkout on wheels: https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/10/18177020/caper-labs-smart-shopping-cart-image-recognition-weight-sensor

* Noatmeal: https://twitter.com/buffblackbabe/status/1080595775422431238?s=21

* How Impossible Foods cooked up Impossible Burger 2.0: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/09/impossible-foods-impossible-burger-2/

* Say What Now? KFC Debuts a Gravy-Scented Candle: https://www.lovebscott.com/say-now-kfc-debuts-gravy-scented-candle-video

* Are there foods you should avoid during the government shutdown? It depends who you ask: https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/15/health/shutdown-fda-food-inspections-risk/index.html

* @kahiauvegancafe: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrJT0QBvdK/

* @butterloveandhardwork: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHJaZ3gXiY/

* @munchies: https://www.instagram.com/munchies/p/BtE4ixFFmJ2/

* @impactivism: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA-HTSg4-q/

* @beyonce: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtSNVwqAmXv/

* @foooodieee: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMQN2Ig-b9/

* @healthyish: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtObxT-gQLM/

* No Sweethearts candy this Valentine's Day after company goes out of business: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/23/sweethearts-candy-missing-from-shelves-this-year-for-valentines-day/2655352002/

* You Can Now Buy 'Gender Reveal Lasagna' Which Contains Either Blue or Pink Dyed Cheese: https://people.com/food/gender-reveal-lasagna-villa-italian-kitchen/