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I Tried Going Tech-Free on Sundays and Boy Was It Hard
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I Tried Going Tech-Free on Sundays and Boy Was It Hard

What I learned from disconnecting for twelve hours (like, the extent of my phone addiction).
How I Turned Sunday Nights into Something to Look Forward To
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How I Turned Sunday Nights into Something to Look Forward To

The end of the weekend feels a little less dire when you have a bottle of something delicious waiting for you.
The Secret Bakery in Detroit That I Definitely Didn’t Visit
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The Secret Bakery in Detroit That I Definitely Didn’t Visit

Maaaaybe senior staff writer Alex Beggs ate pull-apart bread stuffed with sauerkraut there. Shhhh...
Ina Garten’s Guide to Hosting a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
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Ina Garten’s Guide to Hosting a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Don’t bother with appetizers, don’t expect any help, and more sage advice from the Barefoot Contessa.
This Ina Garten Recipe Changed the Way Christina Tosi Thinks About Pasta Salad
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This Ina Garten Recipe Changed the Way Christina Tosi Thinks About Pasta Salad

The founder of Milk Bar started an Ina Club to celebrate her favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes. This is one of her go-to salads.
Our November Cookbook Club Pick: ‘Almonds, Anchovies, and Pancetta’ by Cal Peternell
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Our November Cookbook Club Pick: ‘Almonds, Anchovies, and Pancetta’ by Cal Peternell

A veg-forward cookbook that puts meat in its place (as a handy way to let vegetables shine).
Nancy Meyers Won’t Throw a Party Without Ina Garten’s Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
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Nancy Meyers Won’t Throw a Party Without Ina Garten’s Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

The director-screenwriter-producer on her decades-long love affair with Ina Garten’s first cookbook.
The Keto Diet, Sweet Potato Season, and the Perks of Voting
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The Keto Diet, Sweet Potato Season, and the Perks of Voting

Recipe recommendations, voting reminders, and other opinions from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Transport Yourself to Mexico with These Five Salsa Pairings
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Transport Yourself to Mexico with These Five Salsa Pairings

This may sound like a bold statement, but we’re pretty sure that everyone loves Mexican food. It’s comforting and flavorful, and when you get a taste of the fresh stuff, it’s clear how this genre of Latin cuisine came to be one of world’s greatest culinary joys.
Chef Angie Mar Learned Everything About Shrimp Scampi from Ina Garten
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Chef Angie Mar Learned Everything About Shrimp Scampi from Ina Garten

The chef-owner of The Beatrice Inn spent her teen years making this her after-school special.
Kitchen Witchery and Simple Spells From Two Italian Grandmothers
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Kitchen Witchery and Simple Spells From Two Italian Grandmothers

Blood-spiked espresso love potions, and plenty of ways to fight the evil eye.
Why Farming Is an Act of Defiance For People of Color
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Why Farming Is an Act of Defiance For People of Color

In her new book, Farming While Black, Leah Penniman offers a guide to reclaiming food systems from white supremacy.
This Vegetarian Cookbook Spotlights Caribbean Food and the Generations of Women Who've Cooked It
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This Vegetarian Cookbook Spotlights Caribbean Food and the Generations of Women Who've Cooked It

Julia Turshen talks with sisters Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau about their new cookbook, Provisions.
Nutrition Goddess Marion Nestle on the One Thing She’d Change About How We Eat
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Nutrition Goddess Marion Nestle on the One Thing She’d Change About How We Eat

We talked to the nutrition goddess about how the American diet got so out of whack.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Built Their Relationship on Ina Garten’s Guacamole
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Built Their Relationship on Ina Garten’s Guacamole

The couple has been together for 14 years. Much of that time has been spent making this guac.
What Abbi Jacobson Learned From Her Most Embarrassing Moment on Set
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What Abbi Jacobson Learned From Her Most Embarrassing Moment on Set

In her new book, ‘I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff,’ the Broad City co-creator recounts the last time she lost all confidence in herself.
A Letter from Our Guest Editor, Ina Garten
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A Letter from Our Guest Editor, Ina Garten

The Barefoot Contessa’s No. 1 rule, and what to expect from her guest editing week on bonappetit.com.
Jennifer Garner Has Been Making Ina Garten’s Beef Bourguignon Since Her Spy Days
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Jennifer Garner Has Been Making Ina Garten’s Beef Bourguignon Since Her Spy Days

The actress and Ina are now friends, but years ago, she was just another fan, testing out this recipe on her ‘Alias’ co-stars.
The Keto Diet Crushed My Soul But Taught Me One Good Thing
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The Keto Diet Crushed My Soul But Taught Me One Good Thing

It was extreme, socially alienating, and challenged a long-held fear of mine: eating fat.
Almond Joy or Almond Despair?
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Almond Joy or Almond Despair?

Senior staff writer Alex Beggs goes into the yearly Halloween candy debate, green bean casserole, and her new favorite food TV show.
The BA Test Kitchen Wants to Help You Clean Up Your Mess
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The BA Test Kitchen Wants to Help You Clean Up Your Mess

Trade secrets on clean kitchens from clean freaks.
The Products That Get Sam Anderson Through Marathon Training
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The Products That Get Sam Anderson Through Marathon Training

The beverage director at some of our favorite NYC spots is gearing up for his fifth consecutive New York City Marathon.
Note from a Boat
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Note from a Boat

Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro sends a dispatch from sea.
The Dishrack That Makes Your Life Look Less Messy Than It Really Is
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The Dishrack That Makes Your Life Look Less Messy Than It Really Is

Because any investment in the illusion is practically priceless.
Angela Dimayuga on Taking Time for Self-Care and Learning to Say No
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Angela Dimayuga on Taking Time for Self-Care and Learning to Say No

The former Mission Chinese chef is making her own space to succeed.
Stop Being Gross and Learn How to Clean Your Kitchen
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Stop Being Gross and Learn How to Clean Your Kitchen

Things are getting pretty gnarly in there.
How Naz Riahi Created Bitten, the New-School Food Conference That Goes Far Beyond Food
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How Naz Riahi Created Bitten, the New-School Food Conference That Goes Far Beyond Food

The bi-coastal event series uses food as an entry point into art, social justice, climate change, and restaurant culture.