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Are Peeps Canceled Now? They Apparently Contain Carcinogens
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Are Peeps Canceled Now? They Apparently Contain Carcinogens

Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow drinks boring water and Pizza Hut Taiwan launches a “flavorless” pizza.
What I Eat (And Drink) as a 26-Year-Old Bartender Living on $50K in Brooklyn
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What I Eat (And Drink) as a 26-Year-Old Bartender Living on $50K in Brooklyn

He works at two bars, has opinions on drink combos, and cooks chicken tagine and homemade hummus.
Soggy Fries Are Good, Actually
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Soggy Fries Are Good, Actually

They’ve lost their golden sheen, but they don’t need “rescuing”—they’re worthy just as they are.
A TikTok Ban Could Devastate a Whole Generation of Food Creators
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A TikTok Ban Could Devastate a Whole Generation of Food Creators

For budding chefs and food creators, the app has been vital for their career. They’re worried about what would happen if a ban becomes reality.
Let Me Eat the Giant Woolly Mammoth Meatball
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Let Me Eat the Giant Woolly Mammoth Meatball

Plus, Florence Pugh says she’s working on a new cooking show and Kourtney Kardashian eats cake in the bathroom.
You Can Finally Try Starbucks’ New Olive Oil Coffee in the US—But Why Would You?
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You Can Finally Try Starbucks’ New Olive Oil Coffee in the US—But Why Would You?

Starbucks has a lot of messy things going on right now, but it’s still able to drop a brand-new gimmick. Here’s what it tastes like.
Your Dishwashing Style Says a Lot About Who You Are
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Your Dishwashing Style Says a Lot About Who You Are

There are two types of cooks: Those who clean as they go and those who let it all pile up for later.
Inside the Very Real (and Very Complicated) World of Luxury Water Collectors
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Inside the Very Real (and Very Complicated) World of Luxury Water Collectors

Water sommeliers taste and collect expensive bottled water as if they’re fine wines. What does it mean to elevate water to this level of luxury?
This Is What a Stanley Tucci Thirst Trap Looks Like
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This Is What a Stanley Tucci Thirst Trap Looks Like

Plus, Pizza Hut debuts cilantro pizza and Sofia Coppola’s daughter tries to make vodka sauce pasta.
What I Eat as a 36-Year-Old Marketing Manager Living on $500K-$600K/Year in San Francisco, CA
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What I Eat as a 36-Year-Old Marketing Manager Living on $500K-$600K/Year in San Francisco, CA

She cooks dal, barbacoa, and chicken curry for her family. Her salary is $225K, and she lives in dual-income household with her husband and two small children.
The Black Inventors Behind 7 Everyday Kitchen Tools
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The Black Inventors Behind 7 Everyday Kitchen Tools

The origins of ice cream scoops, citrus juicers, and egg beaters can all be traced to 19th century African American inventors.
I Let TikTok Tell Me What to Eat For a Week. The Results Were… Mixed
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I Let TikTok Tell Me What to Eat For a Week. The Results Were… Mixed

Would the famously nosy FYP know exactly what I wanted to cook and eat?
The Liberating Pleasures of Eating Meat With Your Bare Hands
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The Liberating Pleasures of Eating Meat With Your Bare Hands

The best way to eat meat is straight off the bone or out of the shell—with your bare hands, BA’s Serena Dai writes.
‘The Great British Bake Off’'s New Host Could Actually Make the Show Fun Again
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‘The Great British Bake Off’'s New Host Could Actually Make the Show Fun Again

The British comedian, actress, and antithesis of Matt Lucas will co-host the next season.
When Ali Wong Visits NYC, She Has to Eat at These 3 Restaurants
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When Ali Wong Visits NYC, She Has to Eat at These 3 Restaurants

Before or after a comedy show, every single time she's in the city.
Red Flag or Not: He Didn’t Pay $3 Extra for Cheese on His Burger
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Red Flag or Not: He Didn’t Pay $3 Extra for Cheese on His Burger

Plus, people are putting everything in their waffle irons and a “Vanderpump Rules” restaurant feels the latest cheating scandal’s effects.
Why Does Costco’s $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Taste…Soapy? A Hunt for Answers
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Why Does Costco’s $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Taste…Soapy? A Hunt for Answers

Rotisserie chicken lovers say the meat tastes “soapy” and “chemically.” BA jumped down the rabbit (chicken?) hole to find out why.
This Cherokee Chef Grew Up Cooking Appalachian Food—in Oklahoma
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This Cherokee Chef Grew Up Cooking Appalachian Food—in Oklahoma

After the Trail of Tears, Bradley Dry’s family settled in Twin Oaks, Oklahoma. And that is how Appalachian cooking traditions arrived there, too.
Welcome to Appalachia
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Welcome to Appalachia

The essays, travel guides, and recipes in this package are a reflection of the sprawling region's diverse food and culture.
The Secret Lives of Dried Apples, Biscuits, and Other Appalachian Foods
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The Secret Lives of Dried Apples, Biscuits, and Other Appalachian Foods

“The best thing I ever ate came from a creased, brown paper sack, folded over and left to keep warm on the dashboard of a late-model Chevrolet pickup.”
The Sweet Easter Bread That Finally Won Over My Mother's Italian In-Laws
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The Sweet Easter Bread That Finally Won Over My Mother's Italian In-Laws

For my mother, victory meant her in laws' approval—and acceptance.
Stanley Tucci Making Ina Garten Her First Martini Ever Seems Absolutely Right
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Stanley Tucci Making Ina Garten Her First Martini Ever Seems Absolutely Right

Plus, people are selling Girl Scout cookies for $100 on eBay and SunnyD releases a spiked seltzer.
What I Eat as a 46-Year-Old Lunch Lady Living on $317K/Year in Big Sky, Montana
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What I Eat as a 46-Year-Old Lunch Lady Living on $317K/Year in Big Sky, Montana

I make king cake and ravioli for students at a public elementary school. My salary is $17K, and my husband makes $300K.
People Are Ordering Catering Instead of Groceries to Save Money. Is It Really Cheaper?
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People Are Ordering Catering Instead of Groceries to Save Money. Is It Really Cheaper?

The internet is divided over people ordering catering from chains like Chipotle to hack their weekly meal prep. We crunched the numbers.
Coffee Daddy Pedro Pascal Drinks Six Espressos, Black
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Coffee Daddy Pedro Pascal Drinks Six Espressos, Black

Plus, KFC’s Double Down returns and a man gets a single banana as his “vegan” in-flight meal.
I'm Tired of Gordon Ramsay Yelling at People on TV
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I'm Tired of Gordon Ramsay Yelling at People on TV

In his latest show ‘Next Level Chef,’ Gordon Ramsay does the same bit he has for decades. It's time for something new.
Meet Me at the Taco Bell DJ Party
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Meet Me at the Taco Bell DJ Party

Plus, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams debuts a Ted Lasso flavor and Starbucks releases olive oil coffee.
Is Gen Z Binge Drinking More… Responsibly Than I Used to?
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Is Gen Z Binge Drinking More… Responsibly Than I Used to?

Millennials had Edward Fortyhands. College students are mixing alcohol with water and Pedialyte.
What I Eat as a 28-Year-Old Adjunct Professor Making $30K/Year in Austin, Texas
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What I Eat as a 28-Year-Old Adjunct Professor Making $30K/Year in Austin, Texas

She’s plant-based and makes enfrijoladas, jackfruit rendang, and vegetable tempura. And she has opinions on tacos in central Texas.
As a Whole Foods Worker, I See Shoplifting All the Time—And I Don't Stop It
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As a Whole Foods Worker, I See Shoplifting All the Time—And I Don't Stop It

As the shoplifting debate heats up, one Whole Foods worker tells staff writer Ali Francis why she looks the other way when customers steal.