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The Cookbook that Will Make You Actually Crave Healthy Food
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The Cookbook that Will Make You Actually Crave Healthy Food

Exciting news: Our annual Food Lover's Cleanse is now a book!
This Cocktail Is Made with Dirt
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This Cocktail Is Made with Dirt

But, yes, you want to drink it.
The Secret Remedies Opera Singers Use to Avoid Getting a Cold
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The Secret Remedies Opera Singers Use to Avoid Getting a Cold

The second you feel a tickle in your throat—try these methods.
Where to Order Your Christmas Dinner Online
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Where to Order Your Christmas Dinner Online

Beat the holiday grocery shopping stress by ordering your Christmas bird online.
Get to Know Senior Editor Julia Kramer
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Get to Know Senior Editor Julia Kramer

Senior editor Julia Kramer loves her Chicago-style hot dogs and couldn't live without her kitchen step-stool.
Forget Takeout: Your Jewish Christmas Needs This Deli Meat Fried Rice
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Forget Takeout: Your Jewish Christmas Needs This Deli Meat Fried Rice

Nothing says Christmas like Chinese food.
The Concierge: 6 Gifts for Impossible Foodies
Dita Von Teese Is Powerless Around Tacos and In-N-Out Burgers
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Dita Von Teese Is Powerless Around Tacos and In-N-Out Burgers

The "advanced lipstick-wearer" also has a thing for artisanal mustard.
The Totally Untraditional Dish Your Holiday Table Needs
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The Totally Untraditional Dish Your Holiday Table Needs

For Israeli-born Yotam Ottolenghi, Christmas in London definitely took some getting used to. Two decades later he’s come to love the bustle and fuss (and endless meals).
Keep It Clean. Solve Problems. Get Sh*t Done in the Kitchen
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Keep It Clean. Solve Problems. Get Sh*t Done in the Kitchen

They don't call professional cook Morgan Angelone "The Wolf" for nothin'. Here's what the Austin, TX cook has to share about being better, smarter, and more efficient in the kitchen.
7 Bottles of Sparkling Wine to Drink Year Round
The White House's Pastry Chef on How She Built That 475 Lb. Gingerbread House
Episode 39: Magnus Nilsson, Nordic Genius
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Episode 39: Magnus Nilsson, Nordic Genius

Chef Magnus Nilsson runs the kitchen at the Michelin-starred Fäviken, one of the world's most isolated restaurants, in Järpen, Sweden. Tickets to Nilsson's dinners sell out constantly, but now anyone can experience the pleasures of Nordic cooking, thanks to his 768-page new book, "The Nordic Cookbook." He joins deputy editor Andrew Knowlton to talk about how Nordic food got its street cred.
Gwen Stefani Eats Christmas Lasagna, Makes Marshmallow Wreaths
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Gwen Stefani Eats Christmas Lasagna, Makes Marshmallow Wreaths

For the perma-cool lead singer of No Doubt and coach on NBC’s "The Voice," Christmas has always been sacred. It’s also been a nonstop stuff-your-face affair.
Into the Woods
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Into the Woods

W Magazine beauty director Jane Larkworthy (a.k.a. The Fraudulent Chef) regularly hosts 20-person dinner parties—and keeps it real—in the Berkshires.
Frank Sinatra Lyrics Paired with Plenty of Lasagna
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Frank Sinatra Lyrics Paired with Plenty of Lasagna

Happy 100th birthday, Frank. Now it's time to eat.
Inside a Star-Studded Dinner Party with Haim
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Inside a Star-Studded Dinner Party with Haim

Fresh from touring with Taylor Swift, the sister supergroup Haim rings in the new year L.A.-style. Chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo fire up a Cal-Med feast.
Stock Up on Truffles and Magnums of Champagne: How to Serve VIPs at Art Basel
Jane Lynch's Favorite Thing About Christmas Is McDonald's
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Jane Lynch's Favorite Thing About Christmas Is McDonald's

The coffee obsessive—and star of "Angel from Hell"—shares her surprising Christmas Eve ritual.
Why Every Great Bartender Is Obsessed with this 2-Ingredient Syrup
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Why Every Great Bartender Is Obsessed with this 2-Ingredient Syrup

The complex-tasting, easy-to-make elixir behind great high-end cocktails.
15 Wacky Star Wars Foods We Want to Eat Before the Movie Comes Out
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15 Wacky Star Wars Foods We Want to Eat Before the Movie Comes Out

The force is strong with these foods.
Get to Know Designer Alex Tatusian
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Get to Know Designer Alex Tatusian

Designer Alex Tatusian is convinced the best toast is made on the stove.
What It's Like to Be a Professional Chocolate Taster
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What It's Like to Be a Professional Chocolate Taster

What's it like to be a professional chocolate tester? Pretty darn sweet.
Yes, You Should Do Karaoke at Your Office Holiday Party
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Yes, You Should Do Karaoke at Your Office Holiday Party

Wait, you're not excited about the prospect of a boozy evening with your colleagues? Allow us to give you a few pointers.
Dominique Ansel Reinvents the Rainbow Cake
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Dominique Ansel Reinvents the Rainbow Cake

We asked pastry chef Dominique Ansel to give us his version of the rainbow cake. You're welcome.
Episode 38: Marc Maron Is a Really Good Cook
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Episode 38: Marc Maron Is a Really Good Cook

Comedian Marc Maron has interviewed everyone from Keith Richards to President Barack Obama on his hugely popular podcast, "WTF." Today, he joins us in our own podcast studio—this time, in the guest seat—and we find out the man can cook.
Your 30-Second Etiquette Guide to Gifting
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Your 30-Second Etiquette Guide to Gifting

Am I allowed to regift? Do I have to bring my host(ess) a gift? Columnist Ben Schott answers all your etiquette questions.
Life Will Never Be as Perfect as These Éclairs
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Life Will Never Be as Perfect as These Éclairs

See the Mona Lisa, painted in icing.