The word innovation is cropping up everywhere these days. Car companies, beauty products, government programs, technology - the word is all over the place. Everywhere, that is, except for in food circles. And do you know why? Food lovers don't need a buzz word to get creative, they've been innovating for years. The kitchen is all about Research & Development and here are just a few of the great ideas popping up this week: Flourless Almond Ginger Cookies are perfect for vegans, vegetarians and meativores alike. Ingenious!  via Vegan Culinary Crusade This zany new French food magazine blog offers up the cutest drink boxes all kinds of cool stuff.  via le sauce Existing in that perfect place between sweet and savoury, the Batata (Sweet Potato) Tatin is so versatile, it can be served as a side to dinner or a dessert after the fact.  via Kitchen Scraps The answer to all of  your lettuce problems, Jan Scott shares her tips for keeping your greens leafy all week long. No more miscellaneous green sludge at the bottom of the vegetable drawer. Thank goodness.  via family bites And finally, it's what you've all been waiting for - drum roll please - smoked duck meat in a can! Hooray!  via Foodies Emporium