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The 2 Best Cookbooks of the Year
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The 2 Best Cookbooks of the Year

2016 brought us some greats, but these really stand out.
The Most Popular Beer in 2016 Was...
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The Most Popular Beer in 2016 Was...

Presenting: the year in beer.
Have Yourself a Very '70s Christmas Dinner
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Have Yourself a Very '70s Christmas Dinner

Tasteful and understated: two things that Christmas should never be.
Mulling Spice Isn't Just For Wine—Try These 6 New Takes
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Mulling Spice Isn't Just For Wine—Try These 6 New Takes

People of the world: mulling spice up your life.
8 TV Shows That Are Secretly About Food
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8 TV Shows That Are Secretly About Food

These TV shows love food as much as you do.
How to Decorate Cookies When you Have No Artistic Skills Whatsoever
'Moonlight' Has One of the Best Food Scenes of the Year
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'Moonlight' Has One of the Best Food Scenes of the Year

A look at how the pivotal diner scene came to be.
How to Serve a Killer Cheese Plate with Only ONE Cheese
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How to Serve a Killer Cheese Plate with Only ONE Cheese

Consider these cheese-cracker duos the mic drops of the cheese plate world.
What On-Duty Pilots, EMTs, and Firefighters Are Having for Christmas Dinner
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What On-Duty Pilots, EMTs, and Firefighters Are Having for Christmas Dinner

Not everyone gets the day off on Christmas—here's how a pilot, EMT, and firefighter celebrate while on duty.
5 Pastry Chefs on How to Doctor Up Boxed Brownie Mix
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5 Pastry Chefs on How to Doctor Up Boxed Brownie Mix

Swap the water with coffee, and more genius ways to one-up Betty Crocker. Sorry, Betty. Still love ya.
Food Trends We Hope Disappear in 2017
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Food Trends We Hope Disappear in 2017

Shishito peppers, smoothie bowls, La Croix, and more food trends Andrew Knowlton never wants to see again.
Staying In for New Year's Eve Is What It's All About
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Staying In for New Year's Eve Is What It's All About

If you've got a tenderloin in the oven and Champagne flowing freely, your place is probably the best party on the planet.
Hot Whiskey Is the Only Acceptable Warm Cocktail. Period.
The Holiday Party Menu That Won't Make You Regret Throwing a Party
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The Holiday Party Menu That Won't Make You Regret Throwing a Party

There's bacon butter and grilled cheese involved so... yeah.
The Rent Week Special Is the Greatest Cheap Dinner Ever
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The Rent Week Special Is the Greatest Cheap Dinner Ever

A delicious budget-conscious meal that's able to be cooked in a candlelit apartment.
Don't Panic, But the Avocado Emoji Is Finally Here
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Don't Panic, But the Avocado Emoji Is Finally Here

Avocado + baguette = emoji avocado toast.
The Queen of Gingerbread Tells Us Her Gingerbread Secrets
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The Queen of Gingerbread Tells Us Her Gingerbread Secrets

This is what it takes to win a gingerbread house competition—and then some.
The Holiday Gift Guide That's Just 4 Popcorn Tins
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The Holiday Gift Guide That's Just 4 Popcorn Tins

Forget fruit on sticks, cheese baskets, and crates of fancy pears.
4 Entertaining Tips from Nancy Silverton, Hostess Extraordinaire
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4 Entertaining Tips from Nancy Silverton, Hostess Extraordinaire

Nancy Silverton hosts a minimum of 25 guests at a time. She's the real deal, so listen up!
Black Licorice is Amazing and You Should Reconsider Not Liking It
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Black Licorice is Amazing and You Should Reconsider Not Liking It

What could be better than a superfood in candy form?
Ditch the Milk and Serve Santa Bourbon with His Cookies
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Ditch the Milk and Serve Santa Bourbon with His Cookies

He's not really driving after all, right?
Everything You Need for Last-Minute Mulled Wine
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Everything You Need for Last-Minute Mulled Wine

Let's all make an oath to drink more mulled wine this winter.
Check Back Soon for the Launch of Healthyish!
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Check Back Soon for the Launch of Healthyish!

It's almost time to get Healthyish.
Freeze a Bottle of Liquor, Be the Coolest Host Ever
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Freeze a Bottle of Liquor, Be the Coolest Host Ever

Even if you're pouring cheap vodka, this will still look cool.
What It's Like to Work at Franklin BBQ for 24 Hours Straight
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What It's Like to Work at Franklin BBQ for 24 Hours Straight

After tending to brisket for 24 hours at the country's most popular BBQ, Andrew Knowlton may never get the smell of smoke out of his clothes.
The Guide to Ridiculously Large Bottles of Wine, from Magnums to Nebuchadnezzar
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The Guide to Ridiculously Large Bottles of Wine, from Magnums to Nebuchadnezzar

You know what's better than a bottle of wine? A bigger bottle of wine.
4 Sparkling Holiday Cocktails That Call for Your Cheapest Champagne
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4 Sparkling Holiday Cocktails That Call for Your Cheapest Champagne

This is cheap Champagne's finest moment.
The Ottomatic Has a Great Name, But It Also Makes Great Coffee
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The Ottomatic Has a Great Name, But It Also Makes Great Coffee

Perfect pour-over coffee for those too lazy for pour-over coffee.
4 Things These Awesome Butchers Can Teach You About Buying Meat
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4 Things These Awesome Butchers Can Teach You About Buying Meat

Take these notes with you the next time you're picking up a Sunday roast.
What the Oldest People in the World Eat (and Drink) Every Day
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What the Oldest People in the World Eat (and Drink) Every Day

Raw eggs, Miller High Life, fresh sushi, and bacon. This is diet advice we can get on board with.