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This Doctor-Turned-Chef Finds Medical Wisdom in Her Spice Cabinet
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This Doctor-Turned-Chef Finds Medical Wisdom in Her Spice Cabinet

In her new cookbook, ‘Spicebox Kitchen,’ Linda Shiue, MD swaps her stethoscope for cinnamon.
I Thought Beef Stroganoff Was For Fancy People, Until I Made It My Own
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I Thought Beef Stroganoff Was For Fancy People, Until I Made It My Own

As a Vietnamese refugee growing up in the Midwest, Beth Nguyen spent a lot of time trying to figure out what American was supposed to mean. Turns out she already knew.
I’m Still Wearing Sweaters, But Current Cassis Is My First Taste of Spring
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I’m Still Wearing Sweaters, But Current Cassis Is My First Taste of Spring

The herbaceous, ripe black currant liqueur is like liquid Daylight Savings.
How I’m Redefining What “Healthy Eating” Means to Me
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How I’m Redefining What “Healthy Eating” Means to Me

After decades of swinging between extremes, I’m starting to seek balance. 
8 Black Food Pros on How Their HBCU Prepped Them for Greatness
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8 Black Food Pros on How Their HBCU Prepped Them for Greatness

College pride runs deep for these chefs, food entrepreneurs, and cookbook writers.
These Sweet Potato Snacks Are My Favorite Fudgy-Chewy Treats
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These Sweet Potato Snacks Are My Favorite Fudgy-Chewy Treats

Dried goguma is Mother Nature's gummy candy.
This Website Lets Me Create the Perfect Bar Ambiance at Home
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This Website Lets Me Create the Perfect Bar Ambiance at Home

Some people listen to waves crashing on beaches to unwind. I prefer a mix of “bartender working” and “people talking.”
My Pandemic Hobby Is Making Natural Wine in My Tiny Apartment
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My Pandemic Hobby Is Making Natural Wine in My Tiny Apartment

Some people got puppies, some got pregnant, and I got grapes.
I’m Never Throwing Out These Upcycled Napkins
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I’m Never Throwing Out These Upcycled Napkins

Meema’s textiles are made from soft denim that was heading for landfills—my napkins are staying far from the trash.
I Ate Like a Boy to Avoid Being a Queer Man
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I Ate Like a Boy to Avoid Being a Queer Man

Prolonging childhood allowed me to exist comfortably stunted in the safe margins of straight life.
This Simple, Soulful Dish Tells the Story of My Ancestors
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This Simple, Soulful Dish Tells the Story of My Ancestors

As a kid, Brigid Washington was skeptical of thick, green callaloo…until her first bite.
Zip Top Bags Are Helping Me Drop Single-Use Plastic for Good
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Zip Top Bags Are Helping Me Drop Single-Use Plastic for Good

These silicone containers are infinitely reusable and superior to plastic bags in every way.
Pistachio Is the Best Nut, and Pistachio Milk Is the Best Nut Milk
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Pistachio Is the Best Nut, and Pistachio Milk Is the Best Nut Milk

Táche is a little bit savory, a little bit sweet, and froths like a dream.
Against the Wave of Anti-Asian Violence and Hate
We Asked a Doctor All Our COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
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We Asked a Doctor All Our COVID-19 Vaccine Questions

Dr. Blackstock's take: People should feel confident about getting the vaccine. Here’s what else she has to say.
This Is the Best Spoon, According to Our Spoon Expert
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This Is the Best Spoon, According to Our Spoon Expert

There’s nothing Chris Morocco would rather use while cooking, tasting, eating—or anything else you can do with a spoon. 
This New Chat Line Lets You Text Your Favorite Chefs For Cooking Advice
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This New Chat Line Lets You Text Your Favorite Chefs For Cooking Advice

As private messaging platforms come up against social media, DEMI brings cooking wisdom out of the DMs and into the group thread.
How Writing a Cookbook Helped Me Break Free From Diet Culture
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How Writing a Cookbook Helped Me Break Free From Diet Culture

It hit me one day like a splash of cold water in the face. I had only ever felt two things in my life: happy or fat.
These Popcorn Bags Are the Best $4 I’ve Spent All Year
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These Popcorn Bags Are the Best $4 I’ve Spent All Year

CHEAP HAPPINESS. That’s all I’m after. And in this package of 100 popcorn bags, I’ve found it.
Any Other Tired Cooks Need Some Serious Lunch Inspiration?
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Any Other Tired Cooks Need Some Serious Lunch Inspiration?

My boxed cracker habit just isn't cutting it anymore.
How One Detroit Chef Is Serving History in a Shoebox
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How One Detroit Chef Is Serving History in a Shoebox

Ederique Goudia noticed there weren’t really any formal celebrations of Black food in Detroit, a majority Black city. So she started Taste the Diaspora.
Trader Joe’s Fried Ravioli Is All I Want From Frozen Food
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Trader Joe’s Fried Ravioli Is All I Want From Frozen Food

Also reviewed this month: New almond butter almonds, limone Alfredo sauce, and chocolate oat milk.
I Can't Stop Munching On This Fluffy, Flavorful Popcorn Dupe
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I Can't Stop Munching On This Fluffy, Flavorful Popcorn Dupe

AshaPops are light, tasty, and made with only a handful of unprocessed ingredients. 
I Thought I Knew Tinned Fish. Then I Tried These Spanish Calamari
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I Thought I Knew Tinned Fish. Then I Tried These Spanish Calamari

Spanish conservas brand Güeyu Mar is finally (!) available in the States. Buy many tins. Serve them with everything. 
I’m Happy to Be Here
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I’m Happy to Be Here

Bon Appétit's new Editor in Chief, Dawn Davis, looks back at her first print issue for March 2021.
As The Plant-Based Movement Grows, Puerto Rican Restaurants Are Veganizing Their Menus
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As The Plant-Based Movement Grows, Puerto Rican Restaurants Are Veganizing Their Menus

From San Juan to Oakland, chefs are breaking new ground with meat-free takes on the classics.
Grown-Up Toaster Waffles Are My New Favorite Lunch
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Grown-Up Toaster Waffles Are My New Favorite Lunch

These frozen, savory, bite-size treats are versatile, made of vegetables, and ready in minutes.
This Founder Wants You to Stop Doomscrolling and Start Drawing Cards
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This Founder Wants You to Stop Doomscrolling and Start Drawing Cards

Taylor Elyse Morrison is all about midday baths, Zoom doodles, and finding a wellness routine that works for you.
This Pita Chip Founder Did Things Differently&-And Clearly It Worked
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This Pita Chip Founder Did Things Differently—And Clearly It Worked

Stacy Madison, the Stacy behind Stacy’s Pita Chips, on the unlikely business decisions that made her a mogul.