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Sam Dean

Sam Dean is a former staff writer for BonAppetit.com. He lives in Brooklyn.

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Dine Out Irene

Dine Out Irene is organizing one night where NYC restaurants donate a percentage of proceeds to help farmers struggling with the impact of Hurricane Irene.
Culture

US flooding leads to higher pasta prices; how the art world eats

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Lifestyle

Having A Sandwich with The Earl of Sandwich

At the new New York location of his restaurant, The Earl of Sandwich. Confusing, right?
Culture

Watch the World's Largest Tomato Fight

20,000 people in Bunol, Spain, got together to throw tomatoes at each other.
Lifestyle

PSA

Some people still don't seem to get the message! Cannibalism is morally wrong and just not cool.
Lifestyle

Study Says Sleeping Right After Dinner May Raise Stroke Risk

But Greek scientists can't really say why this is.
Lifestyle

How You Can Help Flooded Farmers in NY and VT

We've found a few charities that can help farmers who have been hit hardest by the post-Irene floods.
Culture

Gordon Ramsay's Australian nightmare; the kitchen table of the future

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Culture

Watch Willie Nelson Sing a Coldplay Song for Chipotle (and Sustainable Agriculture?)

Let's just hope real-life Chipotle can live up to it!
Lifestyle

Science Says Chocolate Smells Like Meat, Peaches, Cabbage, Sweat, Honey, and More, All Mixed Together

Researchers have unraveled the complicated chemistry behind chocolate's mouthwatering aroma, and it's got some surprising components thrown into the mix.
Culture

Profiles in Food Blogging

A look at the historical food blog and an interview with Christine Baumgarthuber, its creator.
Restaurants

Traveling with Kids in Tow

BA contributing editor Jenny Rosentrach has some great advice from her recent trip to Paris with her husband and two girls.
Lifestyle

Raphael Nadal Likes to Cook But Is a Picky Eater

Great: the tennis pro takes time out to actually make his own food. Less great: He doesn't like ham, cheese, or tomatoes?!
Culture

Chocolate cuts risk of heart disease; Twining's is messing with Earl Grey

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Lifestyle

Food Safety Tips for a Power Outage

With hurricane panic mounting on the East Coast, we ask dietitian Joy Post the important questions, like, will we really die from eating spoiled cheese?
techniques

10 Things to Cook When a Hurricane's a-Comin'

Our list of ideas for what to buy and cook tonight to ensure you eat well this weekend