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Amanda Shapiro

Amanda Shapiro is a freelance writer and editor living in New York. She was the founding editor of Healthyish and former editorial director of Bon Appétit. Her writing has appeared in The Cut, VICE, GQ, BuzzFeed, The Oxford American, and more.

Culture

The Holiday Gift Guide That's Just 4 Popcorn Tins

Forget fruit on sticks, cheese baskets, and crates of fancy pears.
Culture

Black Licorice is Amazing and You Should Reconsider Not Liking It

What could be better than a superfood in candy form?
Culture

Inside a Tiny House Kitchen That Can Feed 25 People

The kitchen of your dreams is 100-square feet.
Culture

Meet the Woman Behind The Tate's "T" and Other Food Logos You Love

Dream Job Alert: Louise Fili gets free gelato for life.
Cooking

Here’s an Idea: Put Stuffing On Your Turkey and Fry It

You can thank us on November 24th.
Cooking

Hard Cider Gravy, Because Sometimes Even Gravy Needs a Stiff Drink

Gravy's just having a really hard day.
Restaurants

Steakhouse Sides Are the Greatest Food Group on Earth

Where else can you get a baked potato topped with mashed potatoes, alfredo sauce, and black truffle shavings??
Cooking

Your Butternut Is About to Get Cacio e Pepe'd

Orange (squash) is the new mac
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Butternut Squash Is Shaking Up Your Shakshuka Routine

And it's not just for brunch anymore
Culture

Unlikely Advice from Anthony Bourdain's Appetites

"If you ever need to deliver a baby unexpectedly..."
Culture

Why You Should Let Your Kids Eat All the Halloween Candy They Want

Health police parents, it's time to turn in your badges.
Culture

The Best Candy Is: Mellowcreme Pumpkins, Because This Isn't Even a Contest

Get out of here with your candy corn: Mellowcreme pumpkins are the best Halloween candy of all time.
Restaurants

Meet Clint Yeastwood and More Hilariously Named Sourdough Starters

Clint Yeastwood is just the tip of the loaf.
Culture

This Election, Eat Your Feelings in Sundae Form

Make America Ice Creamy Again
techniques

A Pumpkin Smoothie—Because It's Fall and You're Wearing Shorts

It's too hot for pumpkin spice lattes.
Cooking

CSA Guilt Is Real, You Are Not Alone

CSA guilt is real, but here are five ways to clear your conscience.
Culture

What NFL Players Actually Eat

Also kale, light ranch dressing, and breakfast for dinner.
Cooking

Why Are You Still Reading This Headline? Go Make These 7 Apple Desserts

A deep dish apple pie, an apple and fig custard, apple-gingerbread cake, and more ways to use a bushel of fall's best fruit.
Culture

There Are 5 New Bowl Cookbooks—So Which One Is the Bowliest?

Which cookbook is right for your bowl-food life?