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A Complete History of Oprah's Truffle Obsession
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A Complete History of Oprah's Truffle Obsession

Oprah has truffle zest in her purse at all times, and asks hotels to stock it in her room. When did this obsession begin?
The Vegan Cheesecakes That Are (Almost) Too Gorgeous to Eat
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The Vegan Cheesecakes That Are (Almost) Too Gorgeous to Eat

Stephen McCarty wanted to climb mountains and stare at trees, but vegan cheesecake made him famous instead.
Put Tocos In Your Coffee, and Drink to Better Skin
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Put Tocos In Your Coffee, and Drink to Better Skin

Everything you need to know about tocos, the non-dairy creamer your skin will love.
We Found the Vitamix of Fermentation Jars
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We Found the Vitamix of Fermentation Jars

You'll want to leave this fermentation crock on the counter, that's how beautiful (and odor-proof) it is.
These Espresso-Free Lattes Will Make You Cheat On Your Morning Coffee
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These Espresso-Free Lattes Will Make You Cheat On Your Morning Coffee

Here's how to make that Golden Milk, and two more no-caf drinks, at home.
From Arare to Ogo: Know Your Poke Add-Ins
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From Arare to Ogo: Know Your Poke Add-Ins

An incomplete primer on everything beyond rice and fish.
How Steph Curry Learned That Tomatoes and Red Peppers Are Not the Same Thing
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How Steph Curry Learned That Tomatoes and Red Peppers Are Not the Same Thing

Ayesha and Steph talk produce-aisle confusion and healthyish chicken parm.
This Drink Is the Only Reason to Work Out
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This Drink Is the Only Reason to Work Out

For Adam Rapoport, exercise always seemed pretty pointless. Then he tried this protein shake, and everything changed.
7 Chinese New Year Foods That (Hopefully) Bring $$$$
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7 Chinese New Year Foods That (Hopefully) Bring $$$$

And if they don't bring you wealth, at least you'll have dumplings.
The Best Thing About This Year So Far Is Tim Tams
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The Best Thing About This Year So Far Is Tim Tams

The beloved Australian candy-cookie has finally landed in the U.S.
Why Your Next Cocktail Might Taste Like Weed
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Why Your Next Cocktail Might Taste Like Weed

These cannabis-laced drinks are legal, delicious, and possibly good for your brain.
This Brooklyn Shopkeeper Is Totally Reading Our Minds
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This Brooklyn Shopkeeper Is Totally Reading Our Minds

We'll take one of everything at Kai Avent-deLeon's coffee-shop-meets-boutique.
The Beer Accessory You Didn’t Know You Desperately Needed
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The Beer Accessory You Didn’t Know You Desperately Needed

It's basically a keg you can stash in a backpack.
How to Eat for a Longer Life (There's Still Alcohol)
The Ingredient That Makes Us Want a Pile of Greens Every Night
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The Ingredient That Makes Us Want a Pile of Greens Every Night

Dinner game-changer: start cooking your greens in coconut milk.
Welcome to Healthyish!
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Welcome to Healthyish!

Because healthy should still be delicious.
Everyone Should Have a House Meal
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Everyone Should Have a House Meal

In a world filled with aspirational recipes and preciously staged photos, one cook finds that true comfort comes from replaying the same simple dinner...over and over and over again.
Samantha Bee Tells Us What Trump Wants for Dinner
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Samantha Bee Tells Us What Trump Wants for Dinner

The Full Frontal host on muffins, lunches, and the White House dinner invite she'll probably never get
Learning to Make Lasagna in Kyrgyzstan
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Learning to Make Lasagna in Kyrgyzstan

In the Peace Corps, cooking gave Jia Tolentino a sense of purpose. Or did it just distract me from the purpose that had brought me halfway across the world?
Body Scrubs, Feather Robes, and Other Failed Experiments in Self-Care
Weed-Infused Olive Oil Means Vinaigrettes Will Be a Lot More Exciting
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Weed-Infused Olive Oil Means Vinaigrettes Will Be a Lot More Exciting

How one company made dosage-specific marijuana-infused olive oil, and yes, we have some recipe ideas for it.
What We Mix Into Our Movie Theater Popcorn
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What We Mix Into Our Movie Theater Popcorn

BA staffers reveal what they mix into their bags of artificially-buttered popcorn.
Now Is the Time to Cook for Others
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Now Is the Time to Cook for Others

Reflections on what "comfort food" really means.
Sorry, Braises—We're Slow Roasting Now
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Sorry, Braises—We're Slow Roasting Now

Take it low and slow and you'll have the creamiest salmon, or melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, or insanely tender chicken. Here's how to slow roast.
The 14 Most Popular Trader Joe's Products of 2016
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The 14 Most Popular Trader Joe's Products of 2016

Find out who dethroned Cookie Butter.
How to Buy the Best Possible Wine at the Grocery Store
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How to Buy the Best Possible Wine at the Grocery Store

Avoid anything vaguely from the region of "France" and other tips to buying wine at the grocery store.
The Man Who Holds the Top Secret Recipe for Butterbeer
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The Man Who Holds the Top Secret Recipe for Butterbeer

Meet the chef who invented the recipe for Butterbeer, which is a closely guarded secret.
Series of Unfortunate Events Cast Shares Their Most Unfortunate Cooking Disasters
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Series of Unfortunate Events Cast Shares Their Most Unfortunate Cooking Disasters

Including how Neil Patrick Harris almost ruined Christmas.