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I Went To Raleigh for Four Days and Ate at Boulted Bread Four Times

Just try and stop me from eating all the grits bread and rye loaves and rutabaga turnovers and...
Cooking

This Green Sauce Is the Most Useful Condiment There Is, End of Story

And it's a righteous excuse to use all those aging herbs in your fridge.
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How to Store Herbs So They Stay Fresher, Longer

Having them prepped and ready to go makes all the difference.
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Do You ACTUALLY Have to Pick Herbs?

Well, that depends. Are they hardy? Are they tender? And how lazy are you?
Culture

It’s Getting Harder to Tell the Difference Between Wine, Beer, and Cider

And we’re totally into it. Welcome to the weird and wonderful culture shift that’s changing the way we drink.
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To Exactly No One's Surprise, Toasting Nuts in Butter Is Awesome

Wait. More fat? And more nuttiness? Yeah, we're interested.
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I Happily Eat This Crunchy Rent Week Veggie Recipe at Least Once a Week

Steamed rice topped with crunchy, gochujang-dressed veggies never leaves the menu.
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So, What Is Ricotta Cheese, Anyway?

Let's learn about the fluffiest cheese in the land.
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All the Types of Vinegar, Decoded (You're Welcome)

Red wine? White wine? Apple cider? Here's what to use when.
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This Is the Best Steak to Cook Without a Meat Thermometer

It's flat. It's quick. And it's perfect for a weeknight celebration.
Restaurants

When I’m Craving Italian Food in Philly, I Go to…an Irish Pub?

Welcome to Murph’s, where the Guinness is plentiful and the Bolognese is perfect.
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The True Measure of a Red Sauce Restaurant? Its Antipasto Platter

Zeppoli in Collingswood, New Jersey, sets the bar.
Cooking

If You're Buying Horse Carrots I Feel Bad for You, Son

You're better off with 99 small carrots than a ginormous one.
Restaurants

You Can Throw the Half-Order Pastas at Res Ipsa on My List of Reasons to Keep Living

I’ll take one of everything, thank you very much.
Cooking

Here’s What Makes BA’s Best Risotto Recipe So Damn Perfect

The fail-proof gold standard has arrived.
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This Rent Week Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla Recipe Is All Grown Up

Forget the dorm room quesadillas of your past. There's a new sheriff in town.
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This Is the Greatest Two-Ingredient Appetizer of All Time

Seriously. Two ingredients. Promise.
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FYI, You Can Make Delicious Homemade Tomato Sauce in a Half Hour

You don't have to cook tomato sauce all afternoon for it to be noodle-worthy. Two methods for getting big flavor in no time.
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Okay, What Is Béchamel Sauce, Anyway?

It's creamy, it's classic, and everyone should know how to make it.