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Diana Kennedy Died at 99. Her Cookbooks Leave a Legacy
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Diana Kennedy Died at 99. Her Cookbooks Leave a Legacy

She exposed generations of new audiences to regional Mexican cooking.
5 Types of Tequila and How to Enjoy Each One to Its Fullest
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5 Types of Tequila and How to Enjoy Each One to Its Fullest

It's tequila vs. mezcal and you win either way.
TikTok's Pink Sauce Is a Gooey, Pepto-Colored Mystery
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TikTok's Pink Sauce Is a Gooey, Pepto-Colored Mystery

A deep dive into the molten, bubblegum-toned condiment and the controversy surrounding it.
How a 24-Year-Old Waitress Eats on $18K/Year in Durham, North Carolina
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How a 24-Year-Old Waitress Eats on $18K/Year in Durham, North Carolina

And how much she spent in a week of eating (mostly) vegetarian and sipping Silly Little Beverages.
Everyone's Horny for the ‘Sexually Competent Dirtbag Line Cook’
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Everyone's Horny for the ‘Sexually Competent Dirtbag Line Cook’

And it's all thanks to FX’s TV series ‘The Bear.'
The Hotel Breakfast Buffet Is an Underrated Way To Get To Know a City
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The Hotel Breakfast Buffet Is an Underrated Way To Get To Know a City

While a hotel breakfast is not the first image that comes to mind when traveling, it’s a legitimate and delicious avenue to explore local food culture.
No Hardboiled Eggs on the Road, and Other Highly Subjective Car-Eating Advice
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No Hardboiled Eggs on the Road, and Other Highly Subjective Car-Eating Advice

All the cherry pit-spitting, burger munching questions you've been chewing on.
Eggs Are in Everything and Everywhere, All at Once
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Eggs Are in Everything and Everywhere, All at Once

There’s no knowing an egg until you’ve broken it.
The ‘Bobafication’ of American Chain Drinks Is Here
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The ‘Bobafication’ of American Chain Drinks Is Here

The boba shop is a place of constant innovation and endless customization. Of course chains like Peet’s and Starbucks are taking cues.
I Worked in Michelin-Starred Kitchens. The Bear’s Depiction of Trauma Is Painfully Real
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I Worked in Michelin-Starred Kitchens. The Bear’s Depiction of Trauma Is Painfully Real

The FX show portrays toxic fine dining culture so well that it was triggering to watch.
Amy Schumer’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Pasta-Packed Soiree at Grand Central Station
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Amy Schumer’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Pasta-Packed Soiree at Grand Central Station

And she wouldn’t want to be the funniest at her party.
Perfume for Ice Cream, Please Explain Yourself
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Perfume for Ice Cream, Please Explain Yourself

Salt & Straw’s $65 edible perfume for ice cream is fun, but not worth it. 
A History of My Exes&-As Bowls of Risotto
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A History of My Exes—As Bowls of Risotto

When a person dates for 20 years, is it so surprising that many people will come to know her signature dish?
How Dinner Parties Became the Fuzzy Blanket of Adulthood
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How Dinner Parties Became the Fuzzy Blanket of Adulthood

They used to be all about class flexing. Now we gather for comfort.
When Brain Surgery Stole My Ability to Speak, I Cooked to Recover
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When Brain Surgery Stole My Ability to Speak, I Cooked to Recover

After I couldn’t do it anymore, I realized how much I really needed to cook to feel like myself.
That Viral 'Jennifer Aniston Salad' Is an Attack on Salads Everywhere
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That Viral 'Jennifer Aniston Salad' Is an Attack on Salads Everywhere

You can do better than a salad the ‘Friends’ star doesn't even eat.
Trader Joe's Sweet, Earthy Ube Spread Is My New Frosting
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Trader Joe's Sweet, Earthy Ube Spread Is My New Frosting

Also new this month: pickle-flavored seasoning, limoncello cheese, and lots of truffle junk.
For These Couples, the Best Engagement Ring Is a Lump of Caramelized Sugar
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For These Couples, the Best Engagement Ring Is a Lump of Caramelized Sugar

Diamonds are out. Millennial couples are saying "screw tradition" and proposing with Ring Pops now.
Union Workers Claim Starbucks Is Using Abortion Access as a Bargaining Chip
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Union Workers Claim Starbucks Is Using Abortion Access as a Bargaining Chip

“It makes me feel disgusted that they’d dangle abortion over people’s heads as if it’s a cat toy.”
Everything You Need to Know About the Daily Harvest Lentil Crumbles Scandal
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Everything You Need to Know About the Daily Harvest Lentil Crumbles Scandal

What happened to sick customers, what legal action is happening, and what to do if you've eaten them too.
Starbucks' Bleak New Chicken Sandwich Proves We Don't Need More Chicken Sandwiches
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Starbucks' Bleak New Chicken Sandwich Proves We Don't Need More Chicken Sandwiches

The latest brand to jump on the chicken sandwich wars leaves us feeling sweet and empty
The Intentionally Scandalous 1932 Cookbook That Stands the Test of Time
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The Intentionally Scandalous 1932 Cookbook That Stands the Test of Time

The Futurist Cookbook from Filippo Tommaso Marinetti presaged today’s dystopian, food-as-fuel eating trends.
Food Is Queer
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Food Is Queer

The LGBTQ+ community has always played a role in shaping how we eat and cook. But after generations of being siloed or forced to “tone it down,” queer chefs today are claiming their power like never before.
‘We Need To Bring Joy, Power, and Queerness Back to Agriculture’
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‘We Need To Bring Joy, Power, and Queerness Back to Agriculture’

Historically, BIPOC and queer folks have been pushed out of agriculture. At Rise & Root Farm, co-owner Michaela Hayes-Hodge is working hard to change that.
For Asexual Folks Like Me, Cake Is Actually Better Than Sex
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For Asexual Folks Like Me, Cake Is Actually Better Than Sex

How dessert became a symbol for asexual pride.
A Home for Queer Domestic Life, Every Sunday on Zoom
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A Home for Queer Domestic Life, Every Sunday on Zoom

How my online cooking classes have helped create a safe, welcoming space for queer families.
Goodbye to the Gay Bar. Hello to the Queer Bar
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Goodbye to the Gay Bar. Hello to the Queer Bar

It’s a new world where butches, femmes, bears, and twinks all share the dance floor.
‘Trans POC Always Eat Free’ Is More Than a Good Deed&-It’s a Movement
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‘Trans POC Always Eat Free’ Is More Than a Good Deed—It’s a Movement

“Gender neutral bathrooms are awesome, but actions always speak louder than words.”
Long-Distance Queer Love Helped Me Eat Without Fear
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Long-Distance Queer Love Helped Me Eat Without Fear

“I used bribe myself to go on dates with the promise of In-N-Out after if it went badly, never stopping to question why the possibility of food lured me more than the possibility of sex.”
Why I Avoided Drag Brunch&-And How I Changed My Mind
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Why I Avoided Drag Brunch—And How I Changed My Mind

For someone who struggles with dysphoria, an event dedicated to queer visibility can be scary—and inspiring.