Krista Simmons

The world might not have ended this year, but we sure did have some close calls in the food land -- what with all the product recalls and industry mishaps. Here are some of the high- and low-lights from 2012's LAist Food coverage.

The nearly 100 year-old market in Downtown L.A. is about to go a major makeover courtesy of the folks who spruced up San Francisco's famous Ferry Building.

The involvement in such investments are so high, in fact, that there are now agricultural investment groups that specifically cater to those looking to finance farmland purchases.

Pizza Hut launched a new set of two-layered pizzas with all sorts of whacky toppings, including scallops and clam meat. They also are offering gift cards to those who got lame gifts this holiday.

If you're looking to get your British eats on in honor of Boxing Day after you knock off, here are some great restaurants serving up fare fit for the Queen.

Take a look at some of El Coyote's hilarious set-ups, like their Graceland/Candyland hybrid and their Henry's tacos look-alike.

Remember those two lovely ladies named the Beer Chicks? Well, they're fermenting some holiday cheer in the Hungry Channel's kitchen, whipping up some mulled beer.

If you're looking for a last minute treat to take to your holiday festivities, this is it.

Cookies and cocktails on the cheap. Need we say more?

So, the Maya may not have delivered on the apocalypse thing, but they sure have given us a lot when it comes too food culture. Here are 7 agricultural goods that wouldn't be on our plates without the pre-Columbian society.