Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links

Michelle Obama: Her goal is to eliminate food deserts in seven years. [WHBlog]
Japa Dog: A special Kobe beef sausage in honor of Japan's figure skater Mao Asada, sprinkled with dried tofu skin in maple leaf shapes. [Independent]
Charcuterie: Sausage, prosciutto, foie gras, pâté, beef jerky, lox... [Austin 360]
No Knife Sharpener? Use a coffee mug instead. [Lifehacker]
Case of the Mondays: An Ethiopian restaurant in New Zealand that's only open on Mondays. [Marginal Revolution]
Chicken Oyster: The best part of the chicken you're probably ignoring. [PC]

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