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The Right Way to Pair Beer and Food
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The Right Way to Pair Beer and Food

There are two drinks we care about on this week's podcast episode: beer and coffee. It's no surprise that our editor in chief has *a lot* of thoughts on the matter.
Low-Cal Halo Top Ice Cream Is *Gasp* Truly Amazing
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Low-Cal Halo Top Ice Cream Is *Gasp* Truly Amazing

We don’t want to know what evil sorcery lies inside this cardboard container of creamy deliciousness.
How Emeril Made a Name for Himself in New Orleans
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How Emeril Made a Name for Himself in New Orleans

Emeril Lagasse was 23 when he became the chef at Commander's Palace in New Orleans. He had a lot to learn.
House Wine: What Is It, Exactly?
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House Wine: What Is It, Exactly?

Affordable, anonymous "house wine" might be the best bang for your buck. Or is it? Here's how to know if you should order it.
The Best Cooking Advice Rochelle Bilow Ever Gave Us
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The Best Cooking Advice Rochelle Bilow Ever Gave Us

Our social media manager's last day is today, but her genius cooking wisdom is forever.
Why Some of Our Recycled Food Containers Aren’t Actually Being Recycled
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Why Some of Our Recycled Food Containers Aren’t Actually Being Recycled

What happens to that greasy pizza box? And the limes in those empty Corona bottles? We have all the answers to your recycling questions.
There's a Giant Grocery List Sitting in Central Park Right Now
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There's a Giant Grocery List Sitting in Central Park Right Now

Imagine if your grocery list was carved into a 17 foot piece of marble. How would you get that to the grocery store?
Step Inside Chef Alex Raij’s Beautiful Home Kitchen
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Step Inside Chef Alex Raij’s Beautiful Home Kitchen

With limited space, this kitchen packs in the essentials: a state of the art wine fridge.
Your Waiter Is the Best-Dressed Person in the Restaurant
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Your Waiter Is the Best-Dressed Person in the Restaurant

Maybe you've noticed that your waiter is the best-dressed person in the restaurant. There's a reason: custom threads.
8 New Nonfiction Food Books to Read this Fall
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8 New Nonfiction Food Books to Read this Fall

Fall: The season best for making apple pie, chai tea, and burrowing under a blanket reading a good food book.
4 Outdated Wine Rules You Never Have to Follow Again
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4 Outdated Wine Rules You Never Have to Follow Again

Intimidated by the wine world’s sniffing and swirling? Marissa A. Ross has a thought: Don’t do it.
J. Crew's Jenna Lyons Eats the Exact Same Lunch Every. Single. Day.
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J. Crew's Jenna Lyons Eats the Exact Same Lunch Every. Single. Day.

The J. Crew president and creative director on the "lunch uniform" that powers her through the workday.
Our Favorite Moments from the MAD Food Symposium (One Involves Guy Fieri)
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Our Favorite Moments from the MAD Food Symposium (One Involves Guy Fieri)

Last weekend, some of the best chefs and food thinkers from around the world gathered under a tent in Copenhagen to think, eat, and drink (not necessarily in that order).
A Speedy Weeknight Fried Rice You Can Make with Leftovers
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A Speedy Weeknight Fried Rice You Can Make with Leftovers

Makes a batch of rice on Sundays and turn it into speedy fried rice any night of the week.
A Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Dinner You Can Make in One Pan
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A Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Dinner You Can Make in One Pan

Quick-cooking shrimp get a flavor boost from cilantro, beer, and lots of fresh lime.
3-Ingredient Party Appetizers That Definitely Don't Say 'I Just Remembered To Do This'
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3-Ingredient Party Appetizers That Definitely Don't Say 'I Just Remembered To Do This'

These appetizers come together fast and easy, but no one has to know that but you.
7 Common Mistakes When Ordering Wine
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7 Common Mistakes When Ordering Wine

Did you just order wine before you even looked at the menu? C'mon now.
A Veggie-Loaded Pizza You Can Actually Make on a Weeknight
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A Veggie-Loaded Pizza You Can Actually Make on a Weeknight

What better way to sneak a few more veggies into the day than on top of a super-quick pizza?
How to Serve Melted Cheese That's Like Baked Brie, But Better
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How to Serve Melted Cheese That's Like Baked Brie, But Better

Heaven is a place in a deep well of melted cheese (that you're totally going to serve at your next dinner party).
Keep It Simple Tonight with These Crispy Sausages and Greens
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Keep It Simple Tonight with These Crispy Sausages and Greens

Sausage and greens are a match made in weeknight dinner heaven.
Should Restaurants Get Rid of Tipping? Depends Who You Ask
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Should Restaurants Get Rid of Tipping? Depends Who You Ask

The no-tipping movement is gaining steam—and it's not without controversy. We explain how it started, whether it'll stick, and why dropping the check will never be the same.
The Menu Mistake Novak Djokovic Made on His First Date with His Wife
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The Menu Mistake Novak Djokovic Made on His First Date with His Wife

The world's number one tennis player on what he eats, and how mis-ordering a restaurant dish almost blew his chance to woo his wife.
Turn Instant Ramen Into a Crunchy, Addictive Salad
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Turn Instant Ramen Into a Crunchy, Addictive Salad

Turn that package of instant ramen noodles in your pantry into a healthy-ish dinner.
Costco's Kirkland Signature Is the Best Store Brand There Ever Was
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Costco's Kirkland Signature Is the Best Store Brand There Ever Was

If you don't have a Costco membership, you're missing out on the best store brand food products you can get.
Holy Bento Box! These Kids Have the Best Lunches
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Holy Bento Box! These Kids Have the Best Lunches

Bento boxes with dried mango, arugula-ham wraps, salami snacks, and Moroccan meatballs—Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow's kids have school lunches we'd gladly trade our cubicle salads for.
IPAs for People Who *Think* They Hate Them
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IPAs for People Who *Think* They Hate Them

Think you really hate IPAs? We guarantee we've got one you'll actually like.
The Mysteries of School Cafeteria Pizza, Sort of Solved
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The Mysteries of School Cafeteria Pizza, Sort of Solved

How did this exact pizza make its way into all of our lives? And how did it achieve its, let’s say, *distinct* flavor and texture? Huh. Good questions.
One Cook’s 'Exotic' Is Another Cook’s Everyday
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One Cook’s 'Exotic' Is Another Cook’s Everyday

One cook’s “exotic” is another cook’s pantry staple. Yotam Ottolenghi, the chef who introduced za’atar and pomegranate molasses to countless kitchens around the world, on not sweating the specialty ingredient.
Meet the Winemakers Behind California's (Finally!) Cool Wines
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Meet the Winemakers Behind California's (Finally!) Cool Wines

Holy chardonnay! California wine is finally fun. And so are the people who make it.