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White Claw for Wine Lovers
Lifestyle

White Claw for Wine Lovers

Sparkling, low ABV piquette is made for lazy summer sipping
This Apple Cider Vinegar Has Changed My Salad Game for Good
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This Apple Cider Vinegar Has Changed My Salad Game for Good

Pineapple Collaborative’s ACV is the first I’ve tried that actually tastes like apples.
How I Get My Smoothies So Good
Lifestyle

How I Get My Smoothies So Good

A dispatch from Christina Chaey's summer of beverages.
I’m Cooking and Doing Dishes Nonstop, and This Bamboo Pot Scraper Keeps Me Going
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I’m Cooking and Doing Dishes Nonstop, and This Bamboo Pot Scraper Keeps Me Going

The Bambu pot scraper has been a longtime favorite in my kitchen, but recently I’ve gained a new appreciation for it.
How I’m Prioritizing Black Joy in Our Fight for Justice
Lifestyle

How I’m Prioritizing Black Joy in Our Fight for Justice

These are some of the people and things that bring me joy, from a month-long walking meditation to vegan chef Tabitha Brown.
This Little Tool Takes the Stress Out of Scoring My Homemade Bread
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This Little Tool Takes the Stress Out of Scoring My Homemade Bread

Let’s be real: Scoring is still scary, but it’s infinitely easier with this double-sided lame from Baker of Seville.
How a Historic Hot Spot of the Civil Rights Era Remains a Refuge for the Resistance
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How a Historic Hot Spot of the Civil Rights Era Remains a Refuge for the Resistance

Washington D.C.’s Ben’s Chili Bowl didn’t close during the 1968 riots, and they’re certainly not about to now.
Will Plant-Based Protein Save the World?
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Will Plant-Based Protein Save the World?

One butcher left her home on a farm in upstate New York and traveled to the heart of Silicon Valley to find out.
A Summery Grain Bowl That Doesn’t Bore Me
Lifestyle

A Summery Grain Bowl That Doesn’t Bore Me

So I bought too much at the market. This is the lunch that makes it okay.
There Is No Wellness Without Anti-Racism
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There Is No Wellness Without Anti-Racism

Pursuing anti-racism means practicing for the world in which we can all live well. It starts with reflecting on our choices every day.
Dear Future People
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Dear Future People

On January 1st, I set out to write more, cook more, and eat better. But I never could’ve predicted...this.
How to Grow Your Own Food, Even If You Don't Have a Garden
The Asian-American Tea Brands Creating a More Transparent Industry
Lifestyle

The Asian-American Tea Brands Creating a More Transparent Industry

The founders of Three Gems, Us Two, and Alaya find themselves uniquely positioned to do business differently.
How to Pitch Healthyish
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How to Pitch Healthyish

Got a great story idea? We'd love to hear from you.
Instead of Asking “How Are You,” I Ask “What’re You Eating?”
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Instead of Asking “How Are You,” I Ask “What’re You Eating?”

I can't join my far-flung community at their dinner tables, but I can send a picture of the mana’eesh I’m making.
Black-Owned Businesses Are Finally Getting Widespread Support&-Here’s How to Keep the Torch Ablaze.
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Black-Owned Businesses Are Finally Getting Widespread Support—Here’s How to Keep the Torch Ablaze.

The time is now to gather all of your resources to propel Black businesses forward.
What Does It Mean to Be a ‘BA Restaurant’?
Culture

What Does It Mean to Be a ‘BA Restaurant’?

How we’re covering the food industry moving forward.
What We Lost When We Lost David McAtee
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What We Lost When We Lost David McAtee

I’ve spent the past six years of my life trying to prevent Black barbecue stories from ending up in the cemetery. But I missed my opportunity with YaYa’s.
Making Our Recipes Better
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Making Our Recipes Better

We vet them for deliciousness, but that’s not enough.
I’ll Never Be Able to Cook the Bad News Away. But I Try Anyway
Coronavirus

I’ll Never Be Able to Cook the Bad News Away. But I Try Anyway

For Roxane Gay, the victories of a quarantine kitchen are bittersweet.
For Three Philly-Born Chefs, This Juneteenth Is About Looking Back&-and Pushing Forward
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For Three Philly-Born Chefs, This Juneteenth Is About Looking Back—and Pushing Forward

“As long as there’s Black joy, it’s already a legit celebration.”
This Rocket Scientist is Tracing Black Ingenuity Through Barbecue
Culture

This Rocket Scientist is Tracing Black Ingenuity Through Barbecue

From Clarendon County, South Carolina, to the Southside of Chicago, Howard Conyers, Ph.D, proves that cooking over fire is a roadmap to the past.
Keeping Ourselves Accountable
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Keeping Ourselves Accountable

Three things we started doing right away to address racism and biases at Bon Appétit and Epicurious.
A Long-Overdue Apology, and Where We Go From Here
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A Long-Overdue Apology, and Where We Go From Here

We, the staffs of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, want to address our readers, contributors, and peers 
How to Check In With Your Black Friends Right Now
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How to Check In With Your Black Friends Right Now

There’s a better way to reach out to your friends than sending another “How are you?” text.
It Hasn't Been Enough
Lifestyle

It Hasn't Been Enough

I love this community, and I want to do better for you.
One Month Into a Reopened Economy, Georgia’s Restaurants Are Still Making Tough Choices
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One Month Into a Reopened Economy, Georgia’s Restaurants Are Still Making Tough Choices

When it comes to the future of dining out, the first state to lift lockdown is a canary in a coal mine.
A 4-Step Breathing Exercise to Cope With Difficult Emotions
Lifestyle

A 4-Step Breathing Exercise to Cope With Difficult Emotions

Relax so you can recharge with breathwork healer Regina Rocke’s seven-minute routine
5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries Around News and Social Media
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5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries Around News and Social Media

Staying informed right now is crucial, but it can also be triggering—especially for those in the Black community. Here’s how to manage your media diet right now.
If the Building Burns, Well, We’ll Figure It Out
Culture

If the Building Burns, Well, We’ll Figure It Out

Amid the protests in Minneapolis, Tomme Beevas has turned his restaurant into a hub for protection and supplies.