Sampler Platter: The food blogging ethics edition

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In conjunction with today’s food blogging ethics story, here’s a roundup of recent articles related to blogging and food writing.

• When are food bloggers just cadging free meals? Time Out London
• Blogola: The Federal Trade Commision wants bloggers to disclose when they’ve been wooed with cash or freebies from companies they cover. Business Week
• Will you subscribe to the Food Blog Code of Ethics? Eating L.A. fans the flames of debate.
• Bloggers, beware: What you write can get you sued. Wall Street Journal
• If you can chew, swallow and type, you’re ready to join the legion of online restaurant reviewers. Washington Post
• The anonymous restaurant critic: Is it even possible anymore? Bits & Bites

-- Elina Shatkin