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Know-It-All Indie Rock Legend Steve Albini Also a Know-It-All Food Blogger
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Know-It-All Indie Rock Legend Steve Albini Also a Know-It-All Food Blogger

The man who started Big Black (and produced Nirvana and the Pixies) can also make some mean-looking kale, leek, and nut agnolotti
Your Valentine's Day Command Center
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Your Valentine's Day Command Center

If you've been short on ideas for the upcoming semi-holiday, Epicurious has you covered
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KFC Opens First American Fast Food Franchise in the Palestinian Territories

Other recent international franchise locations include Zagreb, Croatia, and Nairobi, Kenya
North Korean Gasoline-Roasted Clams Taste Great
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North Korean Gasoline-Roasted Clams Taste Great

According to a recent visitor to the semi-restricted country, who got video of the gasoline-only cooking method
Kids Choose to Eat Vegetables If Their Plates Have Pictures of Vegetables Printed on Them
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Kids Choose to Eat Vegetables If Their Plates Have Pictures of Vegetables Printed on Them

Will the wonders of slightly creepy science never cease?
Eat Less Meat, More Pizza (Does That Sound So Hard?)
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Eat Less Meat, More Pizza (Does That Sound So Hard?)

It's healthier and more sustainable!
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The Army Invests in Brown Fat Transplants to Keep Soldiers' Weight Down

The recently-discovered subtype of our flub burns calories like crazy
Single Chefs' Ideal Valentine's Day Meals
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Single Chefs' Ideal Valentine's Day Meals

Here's what they'd melt over in two weeks--if they didn't have to work
Mystery Meat
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Mystery Meat

The deli meat company (with revenue estimated at over $1.2 billion a year) is now a staple across the country. But how did it get that way?
Nutritionist Picks from the February Issue
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Nutritionist Picks from the February Issue

After Marissa Lippert cranks out health data (calorie count, fat content, cholesterol, etc) for every recipe in the issue, we ask her to name the best bang for your buck--health wise
Bon Rappetite
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Bon Rappetite

If it did, though, we'd probably order the Lil' Kimchi with the Wu Tang Clams
Man Invents Hot Pocket Dispenser Attached to Video Game Controller
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Man Invents Hot Pocket Dispenser Attached to Video Game Controller

Ben Heck, renowned game system modifier, has finally figured out a way to eat a Hot Pocket without taking your hands away from the game
How Does Your Food Spending Stack Up?
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How Does Your Food Spending Stack Up?

Mother Jones created a handy calculator that lets you see how your food budget and spending habits compare to those in the nation and your own backyard
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Cites "Pork Magazine" In Federal Case
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Cites "Pork Magazine" In Federal Case

An excerpt from the annals of culinary jurisprudence! What could be more exciting?!
David Lynch Loves Coffee (And Is Different from Our Guy David Lynch)
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David Lynch Loves Coffee (And Is Different from Our Guy David Lynch)

For "years," the filmmaker drank 20 cups of instant coffee a day, but now he drinks just "seven large cups" of his own special blend
Very Very Old Popcorn Discovered in Peru
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Very Very Old Popcorn Discovered in Peru

After "6,700 to 3,000" years of hanging out near the Andes, it might be a little more than just stale
Author Finds Saffron Is "Worth Every Penny" by Actually Harvesting It
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Author Finds Saffron Is "Worth Every Penny" by Actually Harvesting It

Claire Cheney spoke to Epicurious about her time working (and eating a lot of feta) in Greece
See the Hautest Possible TV Dinner, Courtesy of Art/Food Magazine White Zinfandel
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See the Hautest Possible TV Dinner, Courtesy of Art/Food Magazine White Zinfandel

Spoiler alert: It's mostly very well-designed and delicious.
Top 8 Healthy Cooking Apps
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Top 8 Healthy Cooking Apps

Keep those new year's resolutions going strong.
White Zinfandel No. 2 Out Next Week, Or "Why We Love It When Art Meets Food"
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White Zinfandel No. 2 Out Next Week, Or "Why We Love It When Art Meets Food"

White Zinfandel mixes contemporary art and contemporary food, and it is awesome.
Dim Sum Advice for the Upcoming Lunar New Year
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Dim Sum Advice for the Upcoming Lunar New Year

Epicurious has compiled some tips to make what can be a confusing, hectic meal into a culinary delight.
"In Caffeine We Trust"
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"In Caffeine We Trust"

Column Five Media's limited-run infographic lets you paint in the details of your coffee consumption with coffee as the ink!
Junk Food Makeover
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Junk Food Makeover

Can healthier buffalo wings hold up to the butter-slathered sports bar classic?
Starbucks' New Blonde Roast Tastes Fine, Isn't Actually A Blonde Roast
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Starbucks' New Blonde Roast Tastes Fine, Isn't Actually A Blonde Roast

Our intrepid blogger gulped down a venti in the name of science, food, and caffeine addiction.
Calling Carrie Bradshaw
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Calling Carrie Bradshaw

We couldn't help but wonder...are we getting cupcakes, or just older?
Josh Ozersky Declares Waffle House the Great American Restaurant, with Andrew Knowlton as His Muse
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Josh Ozersky Declares Waffle House the Great American Restaurant, with Andrew Knowlton as His Muse

Author and food guy Josh Ozersky has written a panegyric to the joys of Waffle House, inspired by our very own Foodist.
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Pizza Prints Make Any Pizza-Eating Occasion Much Better, Weirder

The meltable pizza decals will keep you smiling and slowly recoiling until you have eaten every last bite of the WWE logo.
John Hodgman Reveals the TRUTH About Vegans, Sandwiches, and Cocktails
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John Hodgman Reveals the TRUTH About Vegans, Sandwiches, and Cocktails

The author and Daily Show expert also dismisses the idea of Spam's possible unpopularity.
Sean Brock Knows How to Do Oil Barrel Cooking Right
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Sean Brock Knows How to Do Oil Barrel Cooking Right

The Husk chef kept Hoovervillean traditions alive last week in the parking lot of his Charleston, SC restaurant Husk.
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The Quotable Eddie Huang on His New Show, Cheap Bites

Check out his interview with Food Republic, and check out his new show on the Cooking Channel on Sunday (cheap bites are valuable weapons in any anti-hangover arsenal).
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Maine Restaurants Try Penny-Per-Calorie Pricing

Local restaurants in Portland, ME are offering prices tied to nutritional value for the first work lunch day of the new year.
Food Conquers All, Even Canadian Lists of Goofy 911 Calls for 2011
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Food Conquers All, Even Canadian Lists of Goofy 911 Calls for 2011

Also, who knew that 911 was the emergency number in Canada? Next you'll tell us they use "dollars" for their freaky metric transactions!
10 Foods That Will Bring You Good Luck in the New Year
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10 Foods That Will Bring You Good Luck in the New Year

Get lucky (no, not that way) with these traditions from around the world
Wendy's Japan Offers Foie Gras on a Square Patty
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Wendy's Japan Offers Foie Gras on a Square Patty

Or if you prefer fungus for your haute fast food experience, you can shell out for some truffles (assuming you're in Japan)
Adam Rapoport's 5 Healthy New Year's Resolutions (Pretty Doable, Actually)
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Adam Rapoport's 5 Healthy New Year's Resolutions (Pretty Doable, Actually)

Our Editor in Chief makes some simple changes to his daily eating habits
Junk Food Makeover
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Junk Food Makeover

The ultimate kid food gets a healthy revamp
Top 8 Pantry Staples for Healthier Eating
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Top 8 Pantry Staples for Healthier Eating

Quick, healthy meals are effortless when the right ingredients are within reach
Hennessy, Giant Rabbits, and Mythical Rice
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Hennessy, Giant Rabbits, and Mythical Rice

The late "Dear Leader" of North Korea was an infamously decadent foodie (and a picky eater in the way that only totalitarian dictators can really pull off).
Western and Asian Recipes Are Different Down to the Flavor Chemistry
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Western and Asian Recipes Are Different Down to the Flavor Chemistry

A new study found that Western ingredients tend to overlap in their flavor profiles, while those in East Asian recipes don't really taste alike at all.
Google Zeitgeist's Top Ten Recipes (and Restaurants, and Diets) for 2011
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Google Zeitgeist's Top Ten Recipes (and Restaurants, and Diets) for 2011

Google has taken a year of search data and ranked almost everything imaginable--including food!
How to Survive Holiday Boozing
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How to Survive Holiday Boozing

Both sides of the drunken coin brought to you by Epicurious.
Kevin Garnett's Recipe for Failure (In the NBA and the Kitchen)
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Kevin Garnett's Recipe for Failure (In the NBA and the Kitchen)

The Celtics power forward appealed directly to the cooks of the world to understand why he's unhappy with what's up in the NBA.
Scary Stuff in Soda
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Scary Stuff in Soda

Unsurprisingly, including vegetable oil laced with a chemical proven to be dangerous in your DayGlo soda might not be the best plan.
From Aebleskivers to Wallpaper Paste
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From Aebleskivers to Wallpaper Paste

NPR has collected a bunch of listener- and reporter-submitted recipes from all over the place, and we love it
10 Healthy Alternatives to French Fries
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10 Healthy Alternatives to French Fries

They still satisfy the craving, we promise
10 Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes (Developed by a Nutritionist!)
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10 Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes (Developed by a Nutritionist!)

Kris Kringle's got a lot on his cookie plate. So we're lookin' out for the big guy
Riot Police Are Tired (and Actually Sick) of "Disgusting" Sandwiches
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Riot Police Are Tired (and Actually Sick) of "Disgusting" Sandwiches

British police had to put up with some pretty miserable sandwiches during last summer's riots, and they are not happy about it.
Biotech-Resistant Bugs Becoming a Big Problem for GM Corn
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Biotech-Resistant Bugs Becoming a Big Problem for GM Corn

Fast-adapting insects and weeds are starting to fight back against genetically modified crops. This is not good news.
All in the Family
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All in the Family

Tim Maslow left Momofuku to revamp his dad's sub shop in Watertown, MA--a taller order than either of them had expected.
Anthony Bourdain's Rock Bottom Looks and Smells Like Eggs Benedict
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Anthony Bourdain's Rock Bottom Looks and Smells Like Eggs Benedict

And that's only *one* of the good lines from Bourdain's episode on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast.
Scientists Can Tell You What Country Your Beer Is From
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Scientists Can Tell You What Country Your Beer Is From

No, they don't just read the bottle, wise guy.
Japanese Vending Machines Now Capable of Stereotyping Humans Based on Age, Gender
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Japanese Vending Machines Now Capable of Stereotyping Humans Based on Age, Gender

But what would true A.I. be without poorly-informed snap judgments about people who look a certain way?
A Visual Guide to Nuts
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A Visual Guide to Nuts

Brought to you by the fine folks at Epicurious just in time for the holiday nut season.
Best Gluten-Free and Vegan Blogs for Holiday Cooking
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Best Gluten-Free and Vegan Blogs for Holiday Cooking

Plus, healthy Thanksgiving recipes from all of them
Vegan and Gluten-Free Cooking Tips for Thanksgiving
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Vegan and Gluten-Free Cooking Tips for Thanksgiving

Use these simple tricks to make your recipes get along with everyone
7 Light & Healthy Recipes for a Post-Thanksgiving Detox
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7 Light & Healthy Recipes for a Post-Thanksgiving Detox

A.K.A. seven excuses to stuff your face next week without guilt
Junk Food Makeover
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Junk Food Makeover

You know how this one starts: You're chillin' at the mall when a scent strong enough to lure you out of the sale section at The Gap wafts in.
Because We Need More Holidays in America, #SexySteakNight
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Because We Need More Holidays in America, #SexySteakNight

Ted Loos is trying to add one more festive night to the never-ending slog of gatherings and eating and slush and children that we are about to enter.
Your Kindle and Nook Just Got Better At Feeding You
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Your Kindle and Nook Just Got Better At Feeding You

Bon Appetit is now available in a shiny new tablet version
Bon Appetit for the Kindle Fire and Nook Color