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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.
A Nutritionist Ranks Your Favorite School Lunch Snacks
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A Nutritionist Ranks Your Favorite School Lunch Snacks

Fruit leathers, Goldfish, string cheese—how many of our favorite school snacks are actually good for you?
The Best Food at Ikea, According to a Toddler
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The Best Food at Ikea, According to a Toddler

The food at Ikea is a treasure trove for kids' snacks with unpronounceable names. And then there's the cloudberry jam...
Singer JoJo Knows the Awesome Food That Can Save Your Voice
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Singer JoJo Knows the Awesome Food That Can Save Your Voice

The best excuse to eat potato chips we've ever heard.
How Do You Pack a Lunch for the Pickiest Eaters?
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How Do You Pack a Lunch for the Pickiest Eaters?

A food editor is put to the test: Pack a week of lunches for his extremely picky eater 3-year-old who would much prefer marshmallow fluff.
These Olympian Cheat Day Meals Are as Big as Olympian Dreams
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These Olympian Cheat Day Meals Are as Big as Olympian Dreams

Olympians tell us what foods they crave when training to win the gold.
5 Chefs on How They'd Doctor Up Frozen Pizza
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5 Chefs on How They'd Doctor Up Frozen Pizza

Frozen pizza is there for you when you need it, but next time, add these toppings and you'll take it to a whole new level.
The Refried Beans Recipe That Deserves to Be Passed Down for Generations
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The Refried Beans Recipe That Deserves to Be Passed Down for Generations

Here's the history behind senior food editor Rick Martinez's dad's famous refried pinto beans.
All the Things the 'Great British Baking Show' Can Teach You (About Baking)
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All the Things the 'Great British Baking Show' Can Teach You (About Baking)

There's a lot to learn from watching The Great British Baking Show on PBS! These are the best baking tips we picked up from watching the addictive series.
9 of the Most Beautiful Beers You've Ever Seen
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9 of the Most Beautiful Beers You've Ever Seen

These stunning beer label designs belong in your cooler, STAT.
5 Questions to Ask When You're Buying Wine (And Know Nothing About Wine)
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5 Questions to Ask When You're Buying Wine (And Know Nothing About Wine)

Don't just grab the coolest looking label—here's how to buy wine even if you know NOTHING about wine.
Seth Rogen Is Trying to Eat Healthier…But Nachos
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Seth Rogen Is Trying to Eat Healthier…But Nachos

The Sausage Party actor on edibles, nachos, and the utter sadness of salads.
YouTube Star Connor Franta Knows Starbucks’ Best Off-Menu Drink
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YouTube Star Connor Franta Knows Starbucks’ Best Off-Menu Drink

Whatever you do, do not stand between YouTube star Connor Franta and an Oreo donut.
13 Obscure and Amazing Food Products We Buy on Amazon
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13 Obscure and Amazing Food Products We Buy on Amazon

These are the obscure and amazing foods the Bon Appétit staff buys on Amazon. You're welcome.
Des Linden Wants a Huge Burger with Fries at Olympic Marathon Finish Line
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Des Linden Wants a Huge Burger with Fries at Olympic Marathon Finish Line

Desiree Linden is proof that athletes should be sponsored by beer, not sports drinks.
Lemonade Hacks That'd Make You Millions at a Stand
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Lemonade Hacks That'd Make You Millions at a Stand

Strawberry-basil, tea-infused simple syrup, a dash of sumac, and more genius ways to make lemonade even better.
The Caffeine-Fueled Chocolate Milk of Our Dreams
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The Caffeine-Fueled Chocolate Milk of Our Dreams

The off-menu beverage is half-cold brew coffee, half-chocolate milk, and 100% what we want right now.
Seth Rogen Is a Blindfolded Taste Test Genius
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Seth Rogen Is a Blindfolded Taste Test Genius

Seth Rogen did a blind taste-test at the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Things got weird. There is video.
Ryan Lochte’s Gargantuan Olympic Training Diet
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Ryan Lochte’s Gargantuan Olympic Training Diet

Ryan Lochte's Olympic training diet is something to behold. 7,000 calorie days packed with protein, French vanilla coffee, water "with drops in it," and the occasional flavor twist Frito. This is Ryan Lochte we're talking about.
Get on the Gose Bandwagon: The Beer That Magically Goes with Everything
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Get on the Gose Bandwagon: The Beer That Magically Goes with Everything

Step away from the heavy IPAs. A tart gose is the refreshing beer that goes with everything you grill this summer.
USA Beach Volleyball’s April Ross on the Foods That Fuel All Those Crazy Dives
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USA Beach Volleyball’s April Ross on the Foods That Fuel All Those Crazy Dives

Ross also has a thing for a snack you might expect more in a second grader's lunch box than an Olympian's gym bag.
Jessica Biel on Her Son's Favorite Menu Item at Au Fudge, Her Kid-Friendly Restaurant
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Jessica Biel on Her Son's Favorite Menu Item at Au Fudge, Her Kid-Friendly Restaurant

The actress on how she turned her penchant for baking ugly cakes into a business opportunity.
5 Iced Coffee Combinations We Didn't See Coming
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5 Iced Coffee Combinations We Didn't See Coming

A cold brew with lemonade, a creamy condensed milk "bon bon", and more crazy new iced coffee creations that the world needed.
Inside the Museum of Ice Cream, Where Dreams Really Do Come True
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Inside the Museum of Ice Cream, Where Dreams Really Do Come True

There's a pool of sprinkles. Enough said.
Olympic Rower Seth Weil Eats Whatever the Hell He Wants
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Olympic Rower Seth Weil Eats Whatever the Hell He Wants

Seth Weil is living proof that you can achieve athletic success thanks to tacos.
Gabby Douglas Can’t Wait to Have Pizza After the Olympics Are Over
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Gabby Douglas Can’t Wait to Have Pizza After the Olympics Are Over

Gabby Douglas tells us about the good luck dinner she has every night before a big event, and her favorite training snacks for the Rio Olympics.
Stranger Things’ Eleven on the Show's Behind-the-Scenes Food Secrets
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Stranger Things’ Eleven on the Show's Behind-the-Scenes Food Secrets

We talked with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown about eating lots and lots of Eggos on set.
What Even Is Blue Raspberry Anyway?
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What Even Is Blue Raspberry Anyway?

Blue raspberry definitely isn't found in nature. So... what is it? We look at its very bizarre history.