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This Cab Franc Pairs Well with Party Subs and Basically Everything Else
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This Cab Franc Pairs Well with Party Subs and Basically Everything Else

Les Vignes de Babass’ “Roc Cab” is the rare Cab Franc that's both interesting and well-balanced.
Big Bean Mood
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Big Bean Mood

I like big beans and I cannot lie.
Stretching While High Is My New Favorite Activity
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Stretching While High Is My New Favorite Activity

Letting my body and mind safely unwind has let me access physical comfort more in my sober life, too.
Why We Can't Get Enough of this New Addition to the Yogurt Aisle
Creamy Vegan Pasta…and 9 Other Ways to Turn a Can of Beans Into Dinner
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Creamy Vegan Pasta…and 9 Other Ways to Turn a Can of Beans Into Dinner

It’s creamy, it’s beany, and you don't even have to break out a blender.
The Back Massager That My Coworkers Always Steal
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The Back Massager That My Coworkers Always Steal

“Feel better and save money” is Thera Cane’s slogan, and now it's my slogan too. 
So You Want to Be a Climate Activist? Start Here.
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So You Want to Be a Climate Activist? Start Here. 

Because we can’t stop climate change with tote bags and reusable straws alone.
No More Free (Kale) Massages
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No More Free (Kale) Massages

Save your time for more important things, like scrolling through Westminster Dog Show photos.
How a Queer-Run Sauna Brought Me Back to My Russian Roots
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How a Queer-Run Sauna Brought Me Back to My Russian Roots

When I came out as non-binary, I wasn't sure I'd ever go to a sauna again. 
You’ll Swear This Cinnamon is Spiked with Sugar (It’s Not)
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You’ll Swear This Cinnamon is Spiked with Sugar (It’s Not)

One shake of Burlap & Barrel's Royal Cinnamon will transform your oatmeal, cakes, and applesauce for good.
‘Miss Americana’ and the Most Buttery Rice
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‘Miss Americana’ and the Most Buttery Rice

When I was supposed to be writing this piece, I was watching Miss Americana.
In a House of Picky Eaters, These Jarred Sauces Are Always a Win
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In a House of Picky Eaters, These Jarred Sauces Are Always a Win

My four-year-old loves Maya Kaimal's tikka masala….and so do I. 
As Coronavirus Panic Spreads, I Went in Search of Wuhan’s Defining Dish
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As Coronavirus Panic Spreads, I Went in Search of Wuhan’s Defining Dish

A bowl of re gan mian is economical, tasty, and filling, and if I’d tried them any other week, that would have been it.
How to Turn a Vegetable Into a Meal
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How to Turn a Vegetable Into a Meal

What's wilting in your fridge today?
For The Circus Host Alex Wagner, There’s No Such Thing as Food Without Politics
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For The Circus Host Alex Wagner, There’s No Such Thing as Food Without Politics

The cohost of Showtime’s hit documentary series talks identity, eating on camera, and that time she breathed Sriracha beef bites on Joe Biden.
The Cookbook That Makes Healthy Eating Look Amazing
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The Cookbook That Makes Healthy Eating Look Amazing

As someone who lives for an exciting, somewhat “out-there” condiment or snack, I can’t get enough.
Is Natural Wine Better for the Planet?
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Is Natural Wine Better for the Planet?

The answer is, you guessed it, complicated.
Hating Goop Is Not a Personality
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Hating Goop Is Not a Personality

Notes on The Goop Lab and other thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Can Zero-Waste Restaurants Succeed in New York?
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Can Zero-Waste Restaurants Succeed in New York? 

Some restaurants are taking radical steps to be climate-friendly, whether or not their patrons are ready. 
How an Ex-Pat Bake Sale Raised $24K For Australia
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How an Ex-Pat Bake Sale Raised $24K For Australia

Watching as fires burned across her home country, Hetty McKinnon felt a crushing sense of helplessness. So she started cooking.
A Week of Desperation Cooking
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A Week of Desperation Cooking

Recipe recommendations and other thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
At These Restaurants, Staff Runs Are Replacing Staff Bar Nights
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At These Restaurants, Staff Runs Are Replacing Staff Bar Nights

Restaurants across the country are forming running clubs as an alternative to late-night, bar-fueled kitchen culture.
Make Homemade Ginger Shots and Kick Your Winter Cold to the Curb
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Make Homemade Ginger Shots and Kick Your Winter Cold to the Curb

Break up with the juice shop and never look back. 
A Better Plastic Cutting Board
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A Better Plastic Cutting Board

These colorful, BPA-free boards are made from recycled plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane
I'm Feeling Better This Year
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I'm Feeling Better This Year

Catch up in the new year with Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
A Brief History of My Wildly Unsuccessful, Non-Alcoholic Dating Life
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A Brief History of My Wildly Unsuccessful, Non-Alcoholic Dating Life

Wellness culture tells us to drink less. The apps tell us to date more. But can you do both at once?
How Samin Nosrat Learned to be Kinder to Herself
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How Samin Nosrat Learned to be Kinder to Herself

How do you learn to love who you are after a lifetime of feeling uncomfortable in your own skin?
I Escaped My Problems By Buying Clothes Until It Became My Biggest Problem of All
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I Escaped My Problems By Buying Clothes Until It Became My Biggest Problem of All

I dealt with stress by compulsively buying clothes. Here’s how I broke the habit. 
The ‘Freestyle Fermentation’ Chef Who Dreams of Her Own Pickle Shop
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The ‘Freestyle Fermentation’ Chef Who Dreams of Her Own Pickle Shop

Until then, she's slinging butter mochi and teaching earthquake-preparedness cooking classes. 
This Is the Best Way to Use Up Buttermilk
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This Is the Best Way to Use Up Buttermilk

All you need is a tall glass. 
Before I Could Get Over My Anxiety, I Had to Admit It Was Real
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Before I Could Get Over My Anxiety, I Had to Admit It Was Real

The tricks I’d developed to maintain my facade just weren’t cutting it anymore.
What You Need to Know About the 2020 Feel Good Food Plan
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What You Need to Know About the 2020 Feel Good Food Plan

An introduction to this year's Feel Good Food Plan from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
6 Last-Minute Gifts That Go to a Good Cause
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6 Last-Minute Gifts That Go to a Good Cause

Forget rush shipping and donate to one of these excellent organizations.
How Rockette Maile Makaafi Gets Through the Kicks, Costume Changes, and Four Shows in a Day
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How Rockette Maile Makaafi Gets Through the Kicks, Costume Changes, and Four Shows in a Day

The dancing queen relies on supplements and ten-minute power naps. 
I Think About These a Lot
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I Think About These a Lot

End-of-year reading recommendations from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Ginger Tea and Intention-Setting Get Brooklyn Chef Tara Thomas to Sleep
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Ginger Tea and Intention-Setting Get Brooklyn Chef Tara Thomas to Sleep

The executive chef of Che in Brooklyn has a personal altar and a commitment to natural products. 
How to Make Even the Most Stubborn Winter Vegetables Taste Like Luxury
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How to Make Even the Most Stubborn Winter Vegetables Taste Like Luxury

We asked the folks at Brooklyn's new pizza joint Leo, where long-cooked and olive-oil-soaked vegetables are stealing the show. 
Everything We Love About Mina Stone's New Greek-ish Cafe
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Everything We Love About Mina Stone's New Greek-ish Cafe

Inside MoMA PS1, Mina's is the latest museum restaurant that's a destination all its own.
10 of My Best Holiday Gift Ideas Because We’re All STRESSED About It
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10 of My Best Holiday Gift Ideas Because We’re All STRESSED About It

Coffee subscriptions, winter-appropriate white sneakers, and more from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
The Recipes We Need Most This Time of Year
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The Recipes We Need Most This Time of Year

Holiday season recipe recommendations and more from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
How to Stop Making Excuses and Start Composting Already
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How to Stop Making Excuses and Start Composting Already

Tiny kitchen? No backyard? Fear of smells? We got you.
This Storebought Seasoning Is My Secret Flavor Weapon
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This Storebought Seasoning Is My Secret Flavor Weapon

Instant dashi adds max flavor to any dish, fast. 
[*whispers*] I Don’t Like Thanksgiving
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[*whispers*] I Don’t Like Thanksgiving

Subversive Thanksgiving thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Real Talk: No Workout Is Going to Undo Your Thanksgiving Dinner
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Real Talk: No Workout Is Going to Undo Your Thanksgiving Dinner

Enough with the turkey burns already. 
3 Indigenous Chefs Explain What Thanksgiving Means to Them
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3 Indigenous Chefs Explain What Thanksgiving Means to Them

We asked these members of I-Collective, an organization of indigenous chefs and activists, how they're spending Thanksgiving.
The 5 Types of Wine to Bring to Thanksgiving
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The 5 Types of Wine to Bring to Thanksgiving

Whether you're trying to impress new in-laws or crashing a friend's dinner, these bottles have you covered. 
You're Not Going to Believe I'm Saying This, But Merlot Is Back
These Are My Favorite Healthyish Thanksgiving Recipes
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These Are My Favorite Healthyish Thanksgiving Recipes

Twice-roasted sweet potatoes, bejeweled rice, and more recommendations from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Artist Nadia Gohar Calms Her “Studio Brain” with Fennel Tea and Soft PJs
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Artist Nadia Gohar Calms Her “Studio Brain” with Fennel Tea and Soft PJs

The Egyptian-Canadian artist blends her own face oils and sprinkles black seeds on everything.
This French Moisturizer Keeps My Skin Soft All Winter Long
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This French Moisturizer Keeps My Skin Soft All Winter Long 

It's the ideal cold weather moisturizer, shielding against the blistering wind and overheated office buildings.
How to Make Your Vegetarian Loved Ones Happy on Thanksgiving
11 Things to Do Right Now
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11 Things to Do Right Now

Recipe recommendations and more from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Learning to Eat for My Endometriosis When Answers Are Scarce
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Learning to Eat for My Endometriosis When Answers Are Scarce

I was prepared to face the reality of cutting out anything—alcohol, sugars, dairy, pasta—to stop the pain. 
The Problem Isn’t Drinking Culture, It’s Just Culture.
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The Problem Isn’t Drinking Culture, It’s Just Culture.

Thoughts on where the wine industry should go from here, and more from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
I Thought Taking Pictures on Vacation Was a Waste of Time Until I Saw This Photo of Me
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I Thought Taking Pictures on Vacation Was a Waste of Time Until I Saw This Photo of Me

This impulse to take my own pictures is not unrelated to the impulse to write: to insist that things be remembered not just beautifully, but particularly as I saw them and wanted them seen.