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What You Should Always Keep In Your Pantry (and Fridge, and Freezer)

From quinoa to eggs, here's what you actually need in your pantry, fridge, and freezer at all times

How to Make Your Own Spice Blends at Home (Or at Least, How I Tried)

Making spice blends at home is easy and comes with a huge payoff. So why aren't you doing it?

La Boîte's Lior Lev Sercarz Is a Spice Wizard (and You Can Be One, Too)

La Boîte's Lior Lev Sercarz creates beautiful, intricate spice blends used in some of America's best restaurants. Here's how he works his magic

Back to School Recipes, Tested on Our Own Kids

So do kids actually like our back to school recipes? We ask to some of the harshest critics out there—our own children.

Does Crumbs Closing Mean Americans Are (Sorta) Developing a Refined Palate?

Crumbs' closing doesn't mean the cupcake craze is over. But it may mark the moment we Americans decide we sort of care about what we put into our mouths

Why You Should Hug Your Customers (or at Least Treat Them Well)

The first-annual Welcome Conference offered a intense day of speeches all about the hospitality industry.

The Kitchen Tools You Actually Need on Your Wedding Registry

Don't fill your wedding registry with stuff you'll never use—here's what you actually need

Why Should Anyone Care About Food Trends?

Why care about food trends? Author David Sax explains why these things actually do matter

Dominique Ansel Suffers from Cronut Fatigue, Sprouting Garlic is Good For You

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on February 27, 2014.

Licking to the Music, Artistic Dessert

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on February 26, 2014.

Our Peanut Butter Toast Just Got Spicy

Our new favorite snack: PB & S (That "s" stands for Sriracha)