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The Best Chocolate to Buy Online Right Now
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The Best Chocolate to Buy Online Right Now

Whether for a special occasion or any old Tuesday, these are the milks, darks, and even whites you need.
13 Fall Reads for Food-Loving Bookworms
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13 Fall Reads for Food-Loving Bookworms

Bon Appétit and Epicurious editors recommend the novels and nonfiction we've been loving this fall.
I Was Prepared for Blending Cultures. I Was Not Prepared for Jell-O Salad
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I Was Prepared for Blending Cultures. I Was Not Prepared for Jell-O Salad

After marrying into a Mormon family, my Thanksgiving table got a bit more…wobbly.
The Mac and Cheese Recipe We Can’t Run in Bon Appétit&-Yet
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The Mac and Cheese Recipe We Can’t Run in Bon Appétit—Yet

In her November 2023 letter, our editor-in-chief attempts to recreate her aunt’s masterpiece side dish.
Don’t Worry About Costco Rotisserie Chicken’s 2-Hour Shelf Life
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Don’t Worry About Costco Rotisserie Chicken’s 2-Hour Shelf Life

Plus, Bad Bunny’s latest music video is set at Carbone and some California restaurants are charging a fee for vomiting at bottomless brunch.
The Texas Cattle Ranchers Who Went Vegan
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The Texas Cattle Ranchers Who Went Vegan

In the heart of Texan cattle country, Renee King-Sonnen and Tommy Sonnen turned their ranch into an animal sanctuary. It changed everything for them.
Cher’s New Gelato Brand (Cherlato) Actually Sounds Delicious
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Cher’s New Gelato Brand (Cherlato) Actually Sounds Delicious

Plus, Costco is selling a 157-piece Le Creuset set and someone on TikTok sliced raw salmon onto a bagel thinking it was lox.
How a 41-Year-Old Elementary School Teacher Eats on $76K in Eugene, OR
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How a 41-Year-Old Elementary School Teacher Eats on $76K in Eugene, OR

She gets a weekly box of fresh veggies from her local CSA and bakes buttery, crunchy apple shortbread bars for her fellow teachers.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Seemingly Ranch’ Might Not Be Ranch at All
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Seemingly Ranch’ Might Not Be Ranch at All

Plus, a TikToker is eating three carrots a day to get tan and McDonald’s is adding two new flavors to its dipping sauce lineup.
With a New Season, Can ‘Great British Bake Off’ Save Itself?
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With a New Season, Can ‘Great British Bake Off’ Save Itself?

With a new host, a return to fan-favorite tropes and challenges, and no more internationally themed weeks, the revamped GBBO seems promising—but it still has a ways to go.
How Plant-Based Cuisine Challenges the Authenticity Trap
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How Plant-Based Cuisine Challenges the Authenticity Trap

In her new book No Meat Required, writer Alicia Kennedy discusses how some non-white vegans struggle with criticism over the “authenticity” of their food.
Why Can Nobody Order the Right Number of Bananas on Instacart?
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Why Can Nobody Order the Right Number of Bananas on Instacart?

If you order four bananas, you just might get four bunches. In a very serious investigation, Bon Appétit asked banana buyers, an Instacart shopper, an app designer, and even a "banana weirdo" to peel back the popular mystery.
Lana Del Rey’s Waffle House Mystery Is Finally Solved
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Lana Del Rey’s Waffle House Mystery Is Finally Solved

Plus, someone sued Starbucks because its fruity drinks don't have enough fruit, and NYT columnist David Brooks complained about his $78 airport meal (which was mostly booze).
How a 20-Year-Old College Student Eats on $15/Hour in Providence, RI
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How a 20-Year-Old College Student Eats on $15/Hour in Providence, RI

As a student newspaper editor, he eats pizza and fries while working late nights, endures dining hall salads, and makes penne alla vodka for his friends.
The Unofficial 2023 ‘Great British Bake Off’ Bingo
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The Unofficial 2023 ‘Great British Bake Off’ Bingo

Season 14 of the Great British Bake Off premiers this month. Bon Appétit's biggest Bake Off fans have created a bingo card featuring the moments that we love every season.
15,000 Pounds of Sausage Were Recalled for Possibly Containing, Uh, Bones
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15,000 Pounds of Sausage Were Recalled for Possibly Containing, Uh, Bones

Plus, Dunkin’s new Ice Spice Munchkins drink requires 26 steps to make and McDonald’s ends self-serve soda fountains.
Her Style Was Legendary. So Was Her Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
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Her Style Was Legendary. So Was Her Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Anna Barbara Mitchell’s husband was one of the most prominent producers in the music world—and one of the most generous cooks in Memphis.
I Didn’t Bring Food to Burning Man. Here’s How I Survived the Week
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I Didn’t Bring Food to Burning Man. Here’s How I Survived the Week

Bon Appetit sent a photographer to document what Burning Man attendees ate. Then a historic storm blew in, our photographer got stuck, and Burners started conserving food and water.
‘Great British Baking Show’ Ends Unfunny National-Themed Weeks
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‘Great British Baking Show’ Ends Unfunny National-Themed Weeks

Plus, US Open spectators get drunk and Cup Noodles releases a caffeinated edition.
What I Eat as a 50-Year-Old Carpenter Living on $815K in Eugene, OR
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What I Eat as a 50-Year-Old Carpenter Living on $815K in Eugene, OR

I buy corn from a beloved produce stand, make “no-peekies” sandwiches, and eat McDonald’s after a long travel day.
For Many Native Americans, Fry Bread Is Tasty, Nostalgic&-and Complicated
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For Many Native Americans, Fry Bread Is Tasty, Nostalgic—and Complicated

Indigenous chefs and authors discuss the beloved and thorny legacy of the food. 
Zooey Deschanel’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Star-Studded, Old Hollywood Banquet
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Zooey Deschanel’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Star-Studded, Old Hollywood Banquet

The star of “What Am I Eating?” and “New Girl” wants everyone to have access to fresh, healthy food.
“Swicy” Is TikTok's New Favorite Flavor (But It's Just Sweet and Spicy)
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“Swicy” Is TikTok's New Favorite Flavor (But It's Just Sweet and Spicy)

Plus, the pumpkin spice latte is back for its 20th year and Ed Sheeran works as a Starbucks barista.
Trader Joe’s Just Recalled Its Fifth Product and We’re Concerned
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Trader Joe’s Just Recalled Its Fifth Product and We’re Concerned

Plus, Fyre Festival returns and the Illinois State Fair’s butter cow isn’t fully butter.
What I Eat as a 25-Year-Old Baker Making $34,000 in Astoria, Oregon
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What I Eat as a 25-Year-Old Baker Making $34,000 in Astoria, Oregon

I bake gluten-free cookies and figgy flatbread, visit breweries and food trucks, and feed leftovers to my cat.
Welcome to Grocery Girl Summer
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Welcome to Grocery Girl Summer

According to TikTok, it’s the summer of Tomato Girls, Lemon Girls, and Vanilla Girls. And Cherry Girls. And Strawberry Girls.
Dear Lord, Dunkin’ Donuts Is Launching Spiked Coffees and Teas
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Dear Lord, Dunkin’ Donuts Is Launching Spiked Coffees and Teas

Plus, debates over a restaurant’s cake-cutting fee and Al Roker’s donut breakfast sandwich.
Impossible’s Indulgent Burger Is Its Beefiest, Juiciest Patty Yet. But Is It Good?
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Impossible’s Indulgent Burger Is Its Beefiest, Juiciest Patty Yet. But Is It Good?

The thick, salami-pink puck is “juicier, meatier, and all-around more indulgent.” That might be its problem.
What Kitchen Appliances Will Look Like in 50 Years
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What Kitchen Appliances Will Look Like in 50 Years

We asked scientists, designers, and engineers to invent appliances based on today’s tech and design trends that could hit shelves in the future.
'Chugging Influencers,' Who Slam Full Glasses Within 10 Seconds, Are Really Real
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'Chugging Influencers,' Who Slam Full Glasses Within 10 Seconds, Are Really Real

Plus, nearly 10,000 sandwich lovers have offered to change their first name to “Subway” to receive free subs for life.