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Chrissy Teigen Refuses to be One of Those "Dead-Inside Laughing-with-a-Salad Chicks"
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Chrissy Teigen Refuses to be One of Those "Dead-Inside Laughing-with-a-Salad Chicks"

Read the introduction to Teigen's new cookbook, Cravings. And if you have some kind of prejudice against supermodels who love Taco Bell, there's nothing we can do to help you.
The Best American Fruit You've Never Eaten
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The Best American Fruit You've Never Eaten

The pawpaw has been growing wild for generations. Now chefs are finding creative ways to introduce it to diners.
Get to Know Senior Food Editor Rick Martinez
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Get to Know Senior Food Editor Rick Martinez

Here's your chance to meet the man who stars in most of our Instagram videos: senior food editor Rick Martinez!
The 10 Commandments of Taking Instagram Food Pics
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The 10 Commandments of Taking Instagram Food Pics

When every taco is just a pic waiting to happen, what you eat really matters. We polled Insta-stars for advice proven to blow up your feed.
Bring These Gorgeous Restaurant Tiles Into Your Home Kitchen
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Bring These Gorgeous Restaurant Tiles Into Your Home Kitchen

We're floored by all the beautiful tile we're spotting at restaurants. Read our tips for taking the trend home.
Watch Chef Jacques Pépin Demonstrate 7 Mesmerizing Knife Techniques
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Watch Chef Jacques Pépin Demonstrate 7 Mesmerizing Knife Techniques

Chef Jacques Pépin is a culinary legend. Take his master class in knife skills with this collection of how-to videos.
We've Officially Reached Peak Fried Chicken Sandwich Mania
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We've Officially Reached Peak Fried Chicken Sandwich Mania

Chefs across the country are racing to see who will rule the crunchy, juicy, golden age of the fried chicken sandwich. Our entry into the competition: the ultimate make-at-home version.
Why Wood Pulp In Your Parmesan Won’t Kill You
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Why Wood Pulp In Your Parmesan Won’t Kill You

It's called cellulose, and you've eaten it before. A lot.
F#*%, That's Action Bronson
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F#*%, That's Action Bronson

Before he was a rapper, Action Bronson went to culinary school and was a full-time chef. Bronson joins us on today's foodcast to talk rap, Albanian food, and being cooked for by Daniel Boulud.
SNL's Aidy Bryant Teaches an Easy Bake Oven Master Class
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SNL's Aidy Bryant Teaches an Easy Bake Oven Master Class

Aidy Bryant teaches three young gentlemen how to bake a cake in an Easy Bake Oven. Spoiler alert: it doesn't end well.
Tinctures Are the (Totally Legal) Frontier of Herbal Healing
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Tinctures Are the (Totally Legal) Frontier of Herbal Healing

Forget pills: The future of medicine is plant-based, bottled in tiny jars, and sold at natural grocers for upwards of $12. Here's everything you need to know about tinctures.
What Happens When You Buy Wine Based on the Label?
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What Happens When You Buy Wine Based on the Label?

You're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but we know plenty of people choose wine based on the label. Is it really that great a sin?
Why Americans Don't Cook as Much as We Used To
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Why Americans Don't Cook as Much as We Used To

On Michael Pollan's new Netflix show "Cooked," he gets to the bottom of why we're spending less time in the kitchen than ever.
Broad City's Ilana and Abbi on Their Favorite Edibles (Yes, Those Edibles)
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Broad City's Ilana and Abbi on Their Favorite Edibles (Yes, Those Edibles)

As their Comedy Central show begins its third season, beloved Broad City stoners Ilana and Abbi skip the gummies (but leave room for the munchies).
Meet Yuzu Kosho, the Secret Weapon Condiment Chefs Are Putting On Everything
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Meet Yuzu Kosho, the Secret Weapon Condiment Chefs Are Putting On Everything

Chefs confess their undying love (and ways to use) the acidic and spicy all-purpose condiment, yuzu kosho.
Just How Food-Obsessed Is the Typical Millennial?
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Just How Food-Obsessed Is the Typical Millennial?

Millennials are forking over $96 billion a year on food. Here, a less-than-scientific look at their purchases.
How Every City Became Brooklyn
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How Every City Became Brooklyn

Artisanal pickles, hand-thrown ceramics, and pour-over coffee helped turn the New York City borough into a name brand. But what happens now that those things exist more or less everywhere? A visit to Indianapolis (yes, Indianapolis) to learn what "locally made" means for the locals.
Watch Broad City's Ilana and Abbi Blind Taste Test Jellyfish Noodles, Herring, and More
We Shot Our March Magazine Issue with iPhones
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We Shot Our March Magazine Issue with iPhones

Professional photographers sound off on what it was like to shoot for the magazine entirely on iPhones.
A Brief History of White House China
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A Brief History of White House China

Yup, we totally care about the plates that the President eats on.
Cook Korean Food at Home (Without Smoke/Fire/Kimchi Everywhere)
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Cook Korean Food at Home (Without Smoke/Fire/Kimchi Everywhere)

The best way to keep your fridge from smelling like a kimchi factory, and more tips from the wise authors of Koreatown: A Cookbook.
Get to Know Special Projects Associate Lilli Sherman
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Get to Know Special Projects Associate Lilli Sherman

Meet special projects associate Lilli Sherman, the lady behind all of our kickass parties. If she really likes you, she might just read your tarot cards.
The Problem with Your Almond Milk Obsession
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The Problem with Your Almond Milk Obsession

In the wake of the country's almond milk obsession, what do we do with all the leftover pulp?
How to Stay Zen in a Busy Kitchen: Tips From the Chillest Cook Ever
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How to Stay Zen in a Busy Kitchen: Tips From the Chillest Cook Ever

Ryoji Kajikawa is the lead yakitori and tempura cook at San Francisco's Rintaro. He's a zen machine in the kitchen, and he's ready to teach you what he knows.
Why the World Needs More Crowlers—Wait, What’s a Crowler?
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Why the World Needs More Crowlers—Wait, What’s a Crowler?

What is a Crowler? For those who love beer, it's about to change the game.
It's Not Valentine's Day Without Molten Chocolate Cake
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It's Not Valentine's Day Without Molten Chocolate Cake

When love is in the air, chocolate will be on our plates—preferably in molten cake form. We talk BA's Best Molten Chocolate Cake and more on this week's Valentine's Day-themed foodcast episode.
How to Make a Stunning Bouquet with Supermarket Flowers
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How to Make a Stunning Bouquet with Supermarket Flowers

All you need is $20 and some scissors.
How Pastry Chefs Hide Engagement Rings in Desserts
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How Pastry Chefs Hide Engagement Rings in Desserts

When dessert comes with an unexpected sparkling garnish.
These Chocolate Covered Potato Chips Say 'I Love You, But I Also Love Chips'
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These Chocolate Covered Potato Chips Say 'I Love You, But I Also Love Chips'

Salty, crunchy, sweet, and a little fattening, because that's what love is, right?