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Don't Panic, But the Avocado Emoji Is Finally Here
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Don't Panic, But the Avocado Emoji Is Finally Here

Avocado + baguette = emoji avocado toast.
The Queen of Gingerbread Tells Us Her Gingerbread Secrets
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The Queen of Gingerbread Tells Us Her Gingerbread Secrets

This is what it takes to win a gingerbread house competition—and then some.
The Holiday Gift Guide That's Just 4 Popcorn Tins
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The Holiday Gift Guide That's Just 4 Popcorn Tins

Forget fruit on sticks, cheese baskets, and crates of fancy pears.
4 Entertaining Tips from Nancy Silverton, Hostess Extraordinaire
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4 Entertaining Tips from Nancy Silverton, Hostess Extraordinaire

Nancy Silverton hosts a minimum of 25 guests at a time. She's the real deal, so listen up!
Black Licorice is Amazing and You Should Reconsider Not Liking It
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Black Licorice is Amazing and You Should Reconsider Not Liking It

What could be better than a superfood in candy form?
Ditch the Milk and Serve Santa Bourbon with His Cookies
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Ditch the Milk and Serve Santa Bourbon with His Cookies

He's not really driving after all, right?
Everything You Need for Last-Minute Mulled Wine
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Everything You Need for Last-Minute Mulled Wine

Let's all make an oath to drink more mulled wine this winter.
Check Back Soon for the Launch of Healthyish!
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Check Back Soon for the Launch of Healthyish!

It's almost time to get Healthyish.
Freeze a Bottle of Liquor, Be the Coolest Host Ever
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Freeze a Bottle of Liquor, Be the Coolest Host Ever

Even if you're pouring cheap vodka, this will still look cool.
What It's Like to Work at Franklin BBQ for 24 Hours Straight
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What It's Like to Work at Franklin BBQ for 24 Hours Straight

After tending to brisket for 24 hours at the country's most popular BBQ, Andrew Knowlton may never get the smell of smoke out of his clothes.
The Guide to Ridiculously Large Bottles of Wine, from Magnums to Nebuchadnezzar
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The Guide to Ridiculously Large Bottles of Wine, from Magnums to Nebuchadnezzar

You know what's better than a bottle of wine? A bigger bottle of wine.
4 Sparkling Holiday Cocktails That Call for Your Cheapest Champagne
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4 Sparkling Holiday Cocktails That Call for Your Cheapest Champagne

This is cheap Champagne's finest moment.
The Ottomatic Has a Great Name, But It Also Makes Great Coffee
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The Ottomatic Has a Great Name, But It Also Makes Great Coffee

Perfect pour-over coffee for those too lazy for pour-over coffee.
4 Things These Awesome Butchers Can Teach You About Buying Meat
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4 Things These Awesome Butchers Can Teach You About Buying Meat

Take these notes with you the next time you're picking up a Sunday roast.
What the Oldest People in the World Eat (and Drink) Every Day
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What the Oldest People in the World Eat (and Drink) Every Day

Raw eggs, Miller High Life, fresh sushi, and bacon. This is diet advice we can get on board with.
The Last European Christmas: On Brexit, Hodgepodge Dinners, and Finding Your Identity
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The Last European Christmas: On Brexit, Hodgepodge Dinners, and Finding Your Identity

If you're a Brit in a post-Brexit era, you can count on food to keep you European.
This Kitchen Tool Is Perfect for Anyone Who Cooks. At All. Even a Little.
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This Kitchen Tool Is Perfect for Anyone Who Cooks. At All. Even a Little.

Oh, you've been sautéing with a spoon? This is awkward.
A 3-Ingredient Cocktail That Tastes Like the Holidays—But Really
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A 3-Ingredient Cocktail That Tastes Like the Holidays—But Really

The recipe is refreshing and cider-y without being hot and stuffed with butter. Amazing.
These Big Reds Are the Wine Equivalents of Comfort Food
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These Big Reds Are the Wine Equivalents of Comfort Food

5 full-bodied reds that are like the wine version of comfort foods, minus the layer of cheese.
The Best Mail-Order Panettone in Existence
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The Best Mail-Order Panettone in Existence

Yes, there is such a thing as delicious delivery cake.
The Induction Burner That's Like Cooking with Magic
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The Induction Burner That's Like Cooking with Magic

Scientifically precise temperature control means everything cooks perfectly on this thing. Literally.
6 Stunning Mail Order Food Gifts That Won’t Reveal You Can’t Cook
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6 Stunning Mail Order Food Gifts That Won’t Reveal You Can’t Cook

You can order a beautiful holiday dinner, and no, we don't mean from the pizza place down the street.
The Cheaper, Smaller Vitamix That's Totally Worth It
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The Cheaper, Smaller Vitamix That's Totally Worth It

Add to wish list: this Vitamix blender, which can do everything—in the smallest apartments.
Why You Should Give a Coffee Grinder as a Gift—Yes, a Coffee Grinder
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Why You Should Give a Coffee Grinder as a Gift—Yes, a Coffee Grinder

Because this one is the absolute best, and they'll never buy it for themselves.
15 Gifts For Foodies Who Have Everything
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15 Gifts For Foodies Who Have Everything

Beautiful ceramics, next-level appliances, and really cool knives—these are the gifts they'd never buy themselves.
Yes, Vegetarian Gravy Is Possible (and Delicious)
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Yes, Vegetarian Gravy Is Possible (and Delicious)

Gravy without meat? Call us crazy, but it CAN be done.
The Sweet, Sticky Search for a Legendary Cinnamon Bun Recipe
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The Sweet, Sticky Search for a Legendary Cinnamon Bun Recipe

Julia Kramer goes in search of her great-grandmother’s lost sticky bun recipe.
Why My Chinese Family Celebrated Thanksgiving with Blueberry Muffins
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Why My Chinese Family Celebrated Thanksgiving with Blueberry Muffins

Because Thanksgiving traditions are whatever you want them to be, and that can mean rice porridge, fried dough, and muffins.
An Airfryer Makes the Best At-Home Fries, FYI
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An Airfryer Makes the Best At-Home Fries, FYI

People are obsessed with these fancy new "airfryers"—but how does it even work?
The Under $50 Gift Guide for People Who Love Food (So, Everyone)
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The Under $50 Gift Guide for People Who Love Food (So, Everyone)

Don't spend arms, legs, or any other limbs this holiday season. Here's our ultra-affordable gift guide.