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A Chef and Her Cooking School Knit Together a Seaside Town
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A Chef and Her Cooking School Knit Together a Seaside Town

How Annemarie Ahearn built a small food empire on the coast of Maine
Welcome to the Age of the Hipsteader
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Welcome to the Age of the Hipsteader

The new generation of back-to-the-landers want to go back to a "simpler" time. What are they trying to leave behind?
Trader Joe's $4 4-Pack of Canned Wine Is a Midsummer Night's Dream
A Close-Read of Katy Perry's Bon Appétit Lyrics... by Bon Appétit
The New Picklebacks: 7 Shot Combos That Go Beyond the Brine
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The New Picklebacks: 7 Shot Combos That Go Beyond the Brine

A shot of whiskey...and a shot of dumpling sauce?
The 7 Foods That Are Nearly Impossible to Pair with Wine
9 Stunning Cakes That Belong in a Museum
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9 Stunning Cakes That Belong in a Museum

Wedding cake designer Maggie Austin's new book is like IRL Pinterest.
Growing Up In a New-Age California Community Totally Messed with My Diet
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Growing Up In a New-Age California Community Totally Messed with My Diet

You can leave the homestead, but sometimes the homestead follows you.
How Hunting Taught Me to Be a Responsible Eater
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How Hunting Taught Me to Be a Responsible Eater

Test kitchen manager Brad Leone on a childhood spent standing motionless in the woods.
Tampopo Has My Favorite Food Scene of All Time
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Tampopo Has My Favorite Food Scene of All Time

Editor-in-Chief Adam Rapoport shares his vivid memories of omurice in honor of the film's re-release.
George Clooney Drinks Four Cups of Coffee a Day
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George Clooney Drinks Four Cups of Coffee a Day

We asked the actor all about his coffee habits ahead of his new Nespresso ad.
My Beautiful, Obnoxious, Fridge-Free Fantasy
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My Beautiful, Obnoxious, Fridge-Free Fantasy

Amiel Stanek has a dream kitchen, and it's at room temperature.
My Love For the Freezer Knows No Bounds
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My Love For the Freezer Knows No Bounds

Urban homesteading is: living in NYC for seven years and never once ordering takeout.
Learning to Make Food From Scraps and Weeds
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Learning to Make Food From Scraps and Weeds

Where most of us see food waste, Mads Refslund sees the makings of a meal.
Jeremiah Tower Is Done With These Gimmicky Food Trends
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Jeremiah Tower Is Done With These Gimmicky Food Trends

The renowned chef reveals the foods he can't stand—and the one dish he eats every day.
How to Grow Your Own Food Even If You Live In a Tiny Apartment
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How to Grow Your Own Food Even If You Live In a Tiny Apartment

We asked the urban gardening pros.
You Can Totally Dye Your Clothes With Food
Lifestyle

You Can Totally Dye Your Clothes With Food

This isn't your childhood tie-dye.
In Case You Were Wondering, This Is Katy Perry's Cherry Pie Recipe
Why the 'I Hate to Cook Book' Stands the Test of Time
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Why the 'I Hate to Cook Book' Stands the Test of Time

Because sometimes you just want a dry martini a lot more than you want to prepare dinner.
What to Expect From Every Homesteading Hotspot in America
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What to Expect From Every Homesteading Hotspot in America

A very smart-ass, slightly jealous guide.
The Lettuce That Chefs Go Crazy For
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The Lettuce That Chefs Go Crazy For

Chris Field and Jessi Okamoto's radicchio brings all the chefs to the greenmarket.
Why Is French Wine so Inexplicably Great?
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Why Is French Wine so Inexplicably Great?

Our wine editor travels to France in search of French wine secrets.
How to Throw a Slammin' Caribbean Summer Party
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How to Throw a Slammin' Caribbean Summer Party

Here’s how to borrow the secrets of boldly-spiced Caribbean jerk chicken for your next summer grill-out.
Queen Elizabeth Turns 91, Still Loves Cake
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Queen Elizabeth Turns 91, Still Loves Cake

Don't stand between a queen and her cake.
5 Protein Bars That Are Healthy and Taste Good
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5 Protein Bars That Are Healthy and Taste Good

We tried So. Many. Protein bars. These were the five that fit the bill.
I’d Like to Thank Fun Dip for Getting Me Where I Am Today
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I’d Like to Thank Fun Dip for Getting Me Where I Am Today

A professional candy maker's ode to the all-around total treat experience known as Fun Dip.
Why I Skip Kombucha and Make Rejuvelac Instead
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Why I Skip Kombucha and Make Rejuvelac Instead

For people trying to avoid yeast, kombucha may not be your best bet. Here's an alternative you can make at home.