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I'll Never Make a Salad the Same Way Again
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I'll Never Make a Salad the Same Way Again

Chef Ignacio Mattos taught Bon Appétit editor Adam Rapoport how to make a salad. Finally.
What Makes a Wine Worth $30,000?
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What Makes a Wine Worth $30,000?

Inside the wild world of wine auctions.
9 Authors on What They Eat While Writing
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9 Authors on What They Eat While Writing

Ariel Levy, Sherman Alexie, and more authors reveal what fuels them through a day of writing.
This Funny-Looking Product Will Clean the Microwave for You
How to Eat Like the Happiest People in the World
Lifestyle

How to Eat Like the Happiest People in the World

People from Nordic countries are reportedly happier than anyone else. Could diet have something to do with their blissed-out moods?
Joy the Baker's Grocery List: 3 Pounds of Butter, Rosé, and "Cat Lady Supplies"
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Joy the Baker's Grocery List: 3 Pounds of Butter, Rosé, and "Cat Lady Supplies"

Blogger and author Joy Wilson ate a lot of jambalaya while recipe-testing in New Orleans—even on top of a breakfast taco!
These 10 Great Online Specialty Food Stores Have Everything
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These 10 Great Online Specialty Food Stores Have Everything

From saffron to heirloom corn tortillas and really, really good grits—we've got just the place.
Could a Belly Massage Make You Healthier?
Lifestyle

Could a Belly Massage Make You Healthier?

Massage therapists are targeting the torso more than ever, but are there real benefits to getting your stomach rubbed?
Amazon Is Buying Whole Foods for 3,925,501,432 Bunches of Kale ($13.7 Billion)
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Amazon Is Buying Whole Foods for 3,925,501,432 Bunches of Kale ($13.7 Billion)

You could buy Whole Foods, or 830,806,549 pounds of Manchego.
Why You Should Really Be Cooking with Anaheim Peppers
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Why You Should Really Be Cooking with Anaheim Peppers

This mild pepper adds major flavor without melting your face off.
How the Midwest Shaped My Vegetarian Diet
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How the Midwest Shaped My Vegetarian Diet

The west coast can have its mushroom lattes; I'll keep my bowls of bean chili and mac and cheese.
Classic Food Flops Find a Home at Museum of Failure
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Classic Food Flops Find a Home at Museum of Failure

It's full of inspirational commercial flops.
7 Questions You Should Be Asking at the Farmers' Market
Lifestyle

7 Questions You Should Be Asking at the Farmers' Market

One Gun Ranch's Alice Bamford on how to get the most out of your next greenmarket run.
Momofuku’s Latest Release Has a Serious Kick
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Momofuku’s Latest Release Has a Serious Kick

Chef David Chang collaborated with Nike on a special pair of dunks.
7 Savory-Delicious Ice Creams Made of CHEESE
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7 Savory-Delicious Ice Creams Made of CHEESE

Mascarpone-blackberry, burrata soft serve, chèvre and apricots, and more.
Do You Really Need $60 Wine Glasses?
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Do You Really Need $60 Wine Glasses?

Zalto wine glasses are delicate globes of glass. But do they really make wine taste better?
Hey, Being Left-Handed in the Kitchen Kind of Stinks
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Hey, Being Left-Handed in the Kitchen Kind of Stinks

Our senior food editor on her perseverance in a world full of righties.
Here's Why You’re Seeing Purple Produce Everywhere
Lifestyle

Here's Why You’re Seeing Purple Produce Everywhere

It may be trendy, but purple produce isn't as new as you think.
If You Really Love Salt, You Need This Salt Box
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If You Really Love Salt, You Need This Salt Box

Why this salt box is the best thing for your kitchen table
People Used to Be So Scared of Coffee That Bach Wrote a Cantata About It
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People Used to Be So Scared of Coffee That Bach Wrote a Cantata About It

Coffee was once thought to be a devilish drink unfit for children, women, and men concerned about their virility (seriously!).
23 Frozen Foods We Keep on Hand for "Emergencies"
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23 Frozen Foods We Keep on Hand for "Emergencies"

Even serious food people need fish sticks sometimes.
So, Who Cooks? 5 Couples Reveal How They Divvy Up Kitchen Duties
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So, Who Cooks? 5 Couples Reveal How They Divvy Up Kitchen Duties

Five couples dish on why cooking dinner is never just cooking dinner
People Wait All Year for This Beer
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People Wait All Year for This Beer

Every year, the day after Thanksgiving means beer lovers are waiting in line for these limited edition stouts. Here's why.
How to Give Restaurant Gift Certificates as Wedding Presents without Causing Divorce
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How to Give Restaurant Gift Certificates as Wedding Presents without Causing Divorce

Another set of spatulas? Yawn. Why you should skip the wedding registry and give your newlywed friends the gift of really good food (and surprise Champagne). Here's how to pull it off.
This Common Weed Is Secretly Super Healthy
Lifestyle

This Common Weed Is Secretly Super Healthy

Read before you weed wack.
Why Kate Mara Can't Live Without Vegan Cheese
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Why Kate Mara Can't Live Without Vegan Cheese

The Megan Leavey actress on loving pizza, cheeseburgers, and being vegan.