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Rochelle Bilow

Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand and the farm cook. She never met a nut or seed butter she didn’t like. Spirit food: Tahini

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This Year, You Win the Award for Coolest Cookies Ever

We gave traditional rainbow cookies a makeover! Learn how to get the ombré effect on your holiday cookies in this how-to video.
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7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels

Ever made fudge? Caramel? A little patience and some solid intel will make you a bonafide candy man (or woman).
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This Man Ate Only Junk Food for 30 Days and Lost 11 Pounds

Jeff Wilser, the author of The Good News About What's Bad for You, ate only junk food and whiskey for an entire month. The results were… definitely unexpected.
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You Should Be Putting Beer in Your Beer

What's a GinPo? Trust us, you're going to want to try these beer-on-beer mashups during your next trip to the brewery.
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Making Rugelach Is Easier Than it Looks, We Promise

Wait, you *haven't* made these intensely chocolate, Nutella-filled cookies yet? Get on that!
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Even Lazy People Can Make This Fancy Edible Gift

Homemade infused oils are cheaper than store-bought bottles. They also happen to make great gifts.
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3 Essential Tips for the Prettiest, Most Perfect Linzer Cookies Ever

We gave classic Linzer cookies a makeover with spiced brown butter. Learn the technique for making and shaping picture-perfect cookies at home.
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Keep It Clean. Solve Problems. Get Sh*t Done in the Kitchen

They don't call professional cook Morgan Angelone "The Wolf" for nothin'. Here's what the Austin, TX cook has to share about being better, smarter, and more efficient in the kitchen.
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Don't Mess Up Miso Soup. Avoid These Common Mistakes

Make miso soup so good, you'll swear it's from your favorite takeout joint. Just don't make these amateur mistakes.
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How to Buy, Store, and Cook with Kohlrabi, in Season in December

Here's how to buy, store, and cook with kohlrabi, in season in December.
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How to Buy, Store, and Cook with Beets in Season in December

Here's how to buy, store, and cook with beets, in season in December.
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How to Buy, Store, and Cook with Potatoes, in Season in December

Here's how to buy, store, and cook with potatoes, in season in December.
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How to Buy, Store, and Cook with Turnips, in Season in December

Here's how to buy, store, and cook with turnips, in season in December.
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Are You Baking With the Right Chocolate?

Do you know your bittersweet from your semisweet from your dark from your milk from your…? The world of baking chocolate is confusing. Here's how to navigate it.
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How to Buy, Store, and Cook with Rutabaga, in Season in December

Here's how to buy, store, and cook with rutabaga, in season in December.
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How to Buy, Store, and Cook with Cabbage, in Season in December

How to buy, store, and cook with cabbage, in season in December.
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Avoid the Mall and Make These DIY Edible Holiday Gifts Instead

Don't fight the crowds—everyone on your list will go crazy for these homemade edible holiday gifts.
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Yes, You Should Do Karaoke at Your Office Holiday Party

Wait, you're not excited about the prospect of a boozy evening with your colleagues? Allow us to give you a few pointers.
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5 Common Mistakes When Roasting Huge Cuts of Meat

Don't be intimidated by big cuts of meat, like pork shoulder or crown roasts. Just avoid these common mistakes and learn to cook them to perfection.
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A Faster Technique for Rolling Rugelach

Rugelach are a classic holiday cookie, no matter how you slice it. Here's how to get precise, perfect portions, every time.
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