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The Absolute Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift That Will Save Your A**
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The Absolute Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift That Will Save Your A**

Hello procrastinators, we see you. And this gift is thoughtful *and* super easy to buy ASAP.
Meet Senior Associate Food Editor Claire Saffitz
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Meet Senior Associate Food Editor Claire Saffitz

We want to be in senior associate food editor Claire Saffitz's book club—for the homemade snacks, obviously.
Margot Henderson's Guide to Not Giving a F&@k on Instagram
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Margot Henderson's Guide to Not Giving a F&@k on Instagram

The art of truly not caring how well curated your social media is, because Margot Henderson and her food speak for themselves.
How Well Do You Know These 4 Kinds of Pizza?
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How Well Do You Know These 4 Kinds of Pizza?

Meet the new pies in town.
3 Things You Should Do to Your Poor Neglected Knives Right Now
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3 Things You Should Do to Your Poor Neglected Knives Right Now

A master knife maker offers three quick tips to get a sharper blade.
Star Wars Cakes from a Pinterest Galaxy Far, Far Away
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Star Wars Cakes from a Pinterest Galaxy Far, Far Away

Princess Leia cupcakes for all!
This 'Pie Consultant' Has the Best Job Ever
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This 'Pie Consultant' Has the Best Job Ever

It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it.
The Cocktail Formula That You Need to Memorize Now
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The Cocktail Formula That You Need to Memorize Now

One easy formula, 9 cocktails.
Eric Ripert Says This Pain-in-the-Neck Ingredient Is Worth the Effort
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Eric Ripert Says This Pain-in-the-Neck Ingredient Is Worth the Effort

The legendary chef of Le Bernardin wants you to put in some effort and cook with this underrated ingredient already.
The Perfect Mother’s Day Lunch Menu
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The Perfect Mother’s Day Lunch Menu

There's no better way to tell Mom "I love you" than with these six recipes.
9 Mother's Day Gifts for Moms Who Already Have *All* the Pans
The Gorgeous Japanese Ceramics You Don’t Have to Fly to Japan For
The Only 2 Mexican Beers You Need
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The Only 2 Mexican Beers You Need

Our beer expert ranks the tried-and-true Mexican lagers that are always at your trusty corner store.
The Mother's Day Dinner Your Mom Deserves
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The Mother's Day Dinner Your Mom Deserves

Let your mom sit back and relax while you cook her dinner. She deserves this.
11 Underrated Trader Joe’s Must-Haves
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11 Underrated Trader Joe’s Must-Haves

Let them eat frozen mini tacos! These are the sleeper hits that Bon Appétit staffers always buy.
Thanks to 'Ghostbusters,' a Beloved Childhood Drink Returns From the Dead
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Thanks to 'Ghostbusters,' a Beloved Childhood Drink Returns From the Dead

This week in food news, from anti-aging gin to Tim Burton-themed bar to a case of mistaken identity thanks to Beyoncé's 'Lemonade.'
An Ode to Pilsners, the Underappreciated Water of Beers
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An Ode to Pilsners, the Underappreciated Water of Beers

These new, not-watery pilsners are about to be your summer jam.
See the Reinvented 'TV Dinners' Chefs Made for the James Beard Awards
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See the Reinvented 'TV Dinners' Chefs Made for the James Beard Awards

And see which TV show pairs well with squirrel meat, seriously.
A Breakfast Smoothie the Kids Won't Even Know Is Healthy(!)
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A Breakfast Smoothie the Kids Won't Even Know Is Healthy(!)

Our food director's trick for getting her kids to down fruit smoothies: give 'em a fancy name.
These 5 Margaritas Bring the Party
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These 5 Margaritas Bring the Party

Margaritas are always wearing their party hats.
This Line Cook Got His Job by Tweeting at a Famous Chef
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This Line Cook Got His Job by Tweeting at a Famous Chef

Sam Daigle cooked for the Army before he became the chef de partie at Minneapolis's Spoon and Stable.
Bobby Flay vs. Bon Appétit: Battle of the Onion Rings
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Bobby Flay vs. Bon Appétit: Battle of the Onion Rings

The BA Test Kitchen hasn't seen this much trash talk since, well, the last time Flay visited.
Egg Salad: The True Breakfast of Champions
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Egg Salad: The True Breakfast of Champions

Egg salad toast is the perfect vehicle for your leftover roasted veg.
The Trick to Making Coffee That Tastes Like Pancakes
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The Trick to Making Coffee That Tastes Like Pancakes

Upgrade your morning coffee with these creative add-ins, courtesy of Lem Butler, 2016's US Barista Champion.
Will Travel for Snacks: A Food Lover's Guide to Eating the World
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Will Travel for Snacks: A Food Lover's Guide to Eating the World

On this week's foodcast, we talk to people who would travel to the ends of the Earth for a good meal.
The Fake-Meat Burger So Realistic It Fooled My Entire Family
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The Fake-Meat Burger So Realistic It Fooled My Entire Family

If it looks like a burger, sizzles like a burger, and tastes like a burger, then it probably is a burger. It just might not have any beef in it.
You Don't Have to Be a Vegan to Love this Smoky, Savory Breakfast
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You Don't Have to Be a Vegan to Love this Smoky, Savory Breakfast

You don't have to be a vegan to love this smoky, savory kale-and-tempeh recipe.
You’re Either a Cake Doughnut Person or a Yeast One
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You’re Either a Cake Doughnut Person or a Yeast One

Cake doughnuts are better for dunking, but yeast doughnuts have more chew. Which one are you?
Homemade Carnitas: A Step-by-Step Guide That Ends in Horchata Ice Cream
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Homemade Carnitas: A Step-by-Step Guide That Ends in Horchata Ice Cream

Celebrate the beauty of slow-cooked, crispy-edged, meltingly rich carnitas.
The Japanese Breakfast You Can Actually Make on a Weekday Morning
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The Japanese Breakfast You Can Actually Make on a Weekday Morning

A breakfast bowl worth making every morning, because the Japanese always seem to do it better.