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The Deep, Winding History of Rice Across the African Atlantic Diaspora
Culture

The Deep, Winding History of Rice Across the African Atlantic Diaspora

For many, rice is the staff of life. But the simplicity of this globally beloved staple is deceptive.
These Simple Dietary Changes Eased My Fibroid Pain
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These Simple Dietary Changes Eased My Fibroid Pain

With expert guidance, I tried a fibroids diet. The results were life changing.
Diet Foods of the ’80s Are Out. But Has Anything Really Changed?
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Diet Foods of the ’80s Are Out. But Has Anything Really Changed?

Americans continue to expect that food will make us healthier, more virtuous, and thinner.
5 “Really Dope” Winter Wines, According to This Sommelier
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5 “Really Dope” Winter Wines, According to This Sommelier

At his Chicago wine shop, Juice@1340, Derrick C. Westbrook is focusing on the bottles that make him happy.
This Lunch Bag Is So Cute That I Sometimes Wear It As a Purse
Shopping

This Lunch Bag Is So Cute That I Sometimes Wear It As a Purse

Who says you can’t have form AND function?
Over Fried Fish, I Said Goodbye to My Wife&-And to a Version of Myself
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Over Fried Fish, I Said Goodbye to My Wife—And to a Version of Myself

I thought I could save my marriage by repressing my transness. I couldn’t.
Help! I’m Pretty Sure All This Booze Is Giving Me Acne
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Help! I’m Pretty Sure All This Booze Is Giving Me Acne

Does alcohol cause acne??? An investigation.
A Skeptic Tries: Vegemite Pizza
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A Skeptic Tries: Vegemite Pizza

As an Australian, I am hence qualified to be the judge of this salty Brooklyn slice.
We Made a Not-on-TikTok BA Editor Review the App’s Unhinged Food Trends
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We Made a Not-on-TikTok BA Editor Review the App’s Unhinged Food Trends

These are the top FoodToks of 2021, according to an elder Millennial who has no idea what’s going on.
It’s Supersized-Everything Season at Trader Joe’s Right Now
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It’s Supersized-Everything Season at Trader Joe’s Right Now

Large fusilli and foot-long chocolate bars are making the case for more is more.
The Best Wellness Products of 2021, According to You
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The Best Wellness Products of 2021, According to You

A silky-rich green latte, comfy kitchen footwear, and the LED light that saved everyone’s plants.
In My Search for Khiar Shoor, I Found My Dad Again
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In My Search for Khiar Shoor, I Found My Dad Again

We loved eating Persian pickles together. After he died, I looked everywhere for the right one.
How Eating Hawai‘i’s Invasive Deer Saves Its Ecosystems
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How Eating Hawai‘i’s Invasive Deer Saves Its Ecosystems

Axis deer crowd the island of Maui. For population control, this company hunts them to sell as venison.
How to Throw the Perfect Dinner Party for Your Astrological Sign
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How to Throw the Perfect Dinner Party for Your Astrological Sign

Cheese board? Sumptuous stew? It’s written in the stars, baby.
Where Does Mutual Aid Go From Here?
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Where Does Mutual Aid Go From Here?

Twenty months into the pandemic, mutual aid networks are tackling a decline in funding and interest.
A Skeptic Tries: Swedish Fish
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A Skeptic Tries: Swedish Fish

I’d dodged red candy all my life. Until, in a late night delirium, a handful of sweet little fish swam right into my mouth.
How Is Buttered Toast So Good Every Time?
Lifestyle

How Is Buttered Toast So Good Every Time?

This is literally 600 words on the perfection of buttered toast. Read while toasting.
The Best Cannabis Gifts, According to BA’s Own Herbal Enthusiasts
This Was the Year of the Korean Corn Dog
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This Was the Year of the Korean Corn Dog

On TikTok, #koreancorndog blew up. Now stores are opening all over the U.S.
How Drew Barrymore and Chef Pilar Valdes’s Friendship Culminated in a Cookbook
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How Drew Barrymore and Chef Pilar Valdes’s Friendship Culminated in a Cookbook

The pair discuss their friendship, kitchen preferences, and their new book, Rebel Homemaker.
A Skeptic Tries: Quitting Coffee
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A Skeptic Tries: Quitting Coffee

In an era that glorifies hustling, keeping calm and caffeine-free is my small act of resistance.
Is It Time for Holiday Cookies Yet?
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Is It Time for Holiday Cookies Yet?

Our December issue is off the sweet end—and I couldn't be happier.
I Tried the Instagram-Famous Granola With a 17,000-Person Waiting List
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I Tried the Instagram-Famous Granola With a 17,000-Person Waiting List

Every month a mystery flavor of granola arrives on your doorstep. So novel! So delicious! So crunchy!
Gossip Grill Isn’t a Lesbian Bar
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Gossip Grill Isn’t a Lesbian Bar

But the venue is one of the last of its kind for queer women, according to its community members.
The Very Fancy Tea Party of Jimmy Fallon's Dreams
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The Very Fancy Tea Party of Jimmy Fallon's Dreams

The actor, comedian, and host of The Tonight Show would invite one guest and one guest only. (Hint: 👑.)
What‘s a Road Soda? A State of Mind, Really
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What‘s a Road Soda? A State of Mind, Really

Catching a buzz in the back seat showed me life is about the bumps, the detours, the journey.
Trader Joe’s Green Bean Casserole Bites and Other New Stuff, Reviewed
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Trader Joe’s Green Bean Casserole Bites and Other New Stuff, Reviewed

Like “Everything but the Leftovers” seasoning, which tastes like dehydrated Thanksgiving. Yum!
Can Urban Farming Keep Indigenous Food Practices Alive?
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Can Urban Farming Keep Indigenous Food Practices Alive?

The Tlingit food activist Kirsten Kirby-Shoote tends to Native crops in the pursuit of food sovereignty.
Jessica Seinfeld Eats Vegan Most of the Time
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Jessica Seinfeld Eats Vegan Most of the Time

In her new cookbook, Vegan, at Times, the home cook advocates that plant-based diets don’t need to be perfect.
Clyde’s on Broadway Is a Comedic Feast With a Serious Point
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Clyde’s on Broadway Is a Comedic Feast With a Serious Point

Sandwiches—and a critique of the American prison system—take center stage in this play from two-time Pulitzer Prize–winner Lynn Nottage.