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The Pandemic May Close Our Restaurants. We’re Donating to Anti-Racist Groups Anyway.
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The Pandemic May Close Our Restaurants. We’re Donating to Anti-Racist Groups Anyway.

Jeremiah Stone isn’t sure if his NYC restaurants will survive COVID-19. But he’s going to support the people protesting for George Floyd for as long as he can.
Food Has Always Been Political
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Food Has Always Been Political

Bon Appétit’s editor in chief Adam Rapoport on how we’re covering the nationwide uprisings.
7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now
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7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now

We may be socially distant in this traumatic time, but we're not alone. 
Short Weeks Call for Big Enchiladas
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Short Weeks Call for Big Enchiladas

Play pretend restaurant and cook something elaborate. Plus more bits from the week at BA.
I Nearly Went to Prison for Philando Castile. I Closed My Restaurant for George Floyd.
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I Nearly Went to Prison for Philando Castile. I Closed My Restaurant for George Floyd.

Minneapolis restaurant owner Louis Hunter wants justice for the Black community. “We have no peace.”
This Eye Massager Is So Relaxing, I Fall Asleep With It On
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This Eye Massager Is So Relaxing, I Fall Asleep With It On

It makes me look like Robocop but I don't care. 
It Didn't Feel Like Summer Until I Drank This Wine
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It Didn't Feel Like Summer Until I Drank This Wine

The Marto “Weiss” is a bottle for blasting your summer playlist and dancing alone in your yard. 
Burned Out and Burnt
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Burned Out and Burnt

Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro on overcooking oxtails and battling news fatigue
How I Turn One Batch of Lentils Into a Week of Distinct Meals
Brad Leone's Favorite Knife Is Back in Production
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Brad Leone's Favorite Knife Is Back in Production

And lots more new “It’s Alive” merch drops today in our shop!
There's No Better Time to… Save Every Last Drop of Wine
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There's No Better Time to… Save Every Last Drop of Wine

I always have a baggie of wine cubes in the freezer.
There's No Better Time to… Make a Big Batch
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There's No Better Time to… Make a Big Batch

My days of cooking a half-cup of rice are over.
The Chicken Salad I’m Eating on My Porch All Summer
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The Chicken Salad I’m Eating on My Porch All Summer

I can eat a big plate of this chicken salad in 80-degree weather and still feel great afterward.
All ‘Gussed Up and Nowhere To Go
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All ‘Gussed Up and Nowhere To Go

As in, asparagus. A quick and easy stir fry recipe was the highlight of Alex Beggs’s week, plus more from her Friday newsletter.
There's No Better Time to… Add Brown Butter to Your Oatmeal
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There's No Better Time to… Add Brown Butter to Your Oatmeal

The one thing to change about your morning routine (and it’s not “wake up earlier”).
I Tried to Perfect My Mother’s Pullao and Learned to Love My Flaws Instead
This Indian Philosophy Made Me a Better, More Resourceful Cook
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This Indian Philosophy Made Me a Better, More Resourceful Cook

I live a low-waste lifestyle almost by accident, and I’m a better cook for it. 
All the Ways Daily Harvest Makes My Life Easier, From Morning to Night
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All the Ways Daily Harvest Makes My Life Easier, From Morning to Night

I really care about eating well. I also really care about bringing 100% to my job every day getting exercise, staying in touch with my friends and family, and getting a good night's sleep. That’s where Daily Harvest comes in.
What You Eat Matters. Where It Comes From Matters More.
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What You Eat Matters. Where It Comes From Matters More.

Food is only as healthy as the land it comes from and the people who grow it. Daily Harvest lets me practice what I preach without having to think twice.
The Perfect Jet’s Pizza Order Includes the $4 Squeeze Bottle of Ranch
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The Perfect Jet’s Pizza Order Includes the $4 Squeeze Bottle of Ranch

Look at that happy man jetting off into space! You could be that happy!
I Let My Husband Cut My Bangs, But I Still Tip My Hairdresser
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I Let My Husband Cut My Bangs, But I Still Tip My Hairdresser

I miss my monthly ritual with Ming, but I'm keeping one part of it alive. 
This Cutting Board Has Made My Cooking Life So Much Better
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This Cutting Board Has Made My Cooking Life So Much Better

The Five Two Bamboo Cutting Board is large, lightweight, and perfect for FaceTiming.
My Pantry Spreadsheet Is Bringing Me So Much Joy Right Now
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My Pantry Spreadsheet Is Bringing Me So Much Joy Right Now

It's become one of my most invaluable tools for cooking in quarantine.
Cynar Is an Amaro for All Seasons, Including this Hellish Spring
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Cynar Is an Amaro for All Seasons, Including this Hellish Spring

Mixed into spritzes. Stirred into cocktails. Poured into beers. Cynar does it all.
Kabocha Squash Flour Is My New Go-To for Gluten-Free Baking
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Kabocha Squash Flour Is My New Go-To for Gluten-Free Baking

It blends with other flours like a dream without making things too craggy, stodgy, or crumbly. 
This Korean Cooking Facebook Group Makes Me Feel Less Alone
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This Korean Cooking Facebook Group Makes Me Feel Less Alone

It's an online utopia of eager-to-learn kimchi lovers.
If You Care About Wellness
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If You Care About Wellness

I hope you’ll also pay attention to the lack thereof.