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7 Common Mistakes When Ordering Wine
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7 Common Mistakes When Ordering Wine

Did you just order wine before you even looked at the menu? C'mon now.
A Veggie-Loaded Pizza You Can Actually Make on a Weeknight
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A Veggie-Loaded Pizza You Can Actually Make on a Weeknight

What better way to sneak a few more veggies into the day than on top of a super-quick pizza?
How to Serve Melted Cheese That's Like Baked Brie, But Better
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How to Serve Melted Cheese That's Like Baked Brie, But Better

Heaven is a place in a deep well of melted cheese (that you're totally going to serve at your next dinner party).
Keep It Simple Tonight with These Crispy Sausages and Greens
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Keep It Simple Tonight with These Crispy Sausages and Greens

Sausage and greens are a match made in weeknight dinner heaven.
Should Restaurants Get Rid of Tipping? Depends Who You Ask
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Should Restaurants Get Rid of Tipping? Depends Who You Ask

The no-tipping movement is gaining steam—and it's not without controversy. We explain how it started, whether it'll stick, and why dropping the check will never be the same.
The Menu Mistake Novak Djokovic Made on His First Date with His Wife
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The Menu Mistake Novak Djokovic Made on His First Date with His Wife

The world's number one tennis player on what he eats, and how mis-ordering a restaurant dish almost blew his chance to woo his wife.
Turn Instant Ramen Into a Crunchy, Addictive Salad
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Turn Instant Ramen Into a Crunchy, Addictive Salad

Turn that package of instant ramen noodles in your pantry into a healthy-ish dinner.
Costco's Kirkland Signature Is the Best Store Brand There Ever Was
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Costco's Kirkland Signature Is the Best Store Brand There Ever Was

If you don't have a Costco membership, you're missing out on the best store brand food products you can get.
Holy Bento Box! These Kids Have the Best Lunches
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Holy Bento Box! These Kids Have the Best Lunches

Bento boxes with dried mango, arugula-ham wraps, salami snacks, and Moroccan meatballs—Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow's kids have school lunches we'd gladly trade our cubicle salads for.
IPAs for People Who *Think* They Hate Them
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IPAs for People Who *Think* They Hate Them

Think you really hate IPAs? We guarantee we've got one you'll actually like.
The Mysteries of School Cafeteria Pizza, Sort of Solved
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The Mysteries of School Cafeteria Pizza, Sort of Solved

How did this exact pizza make its way into all of our lives? And how did it achieve its, let’s say, *distinct* flavor and texture? Huh. Good questions.
One Cook’s 'Exotic' Is Another Cook’s Everyday
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One Cook’s 'Exotic' Is Another Cook’s Everyday

One cook’s “exotic” is another cook’s pantry staple. Yotam Ottolenghi, the chef who introduced za’atar and pomegranate molasses to countless kitchens around the world, on not sweating the specialty ingredient.
Meet the Winemakers Behind California's (Finally!) Cool Wines
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Meet the Winemakers Behind California's (Finally!) Cool Wines

Holy chardonnay! California wine is finally fun. And so are the people who make it.
A Nutritionist Ranks Your Favorite School Lunch Snacks
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A Nutritionist Ranks Your Favorite School Lunch Snacks

Fruit leathers, Goldfish, string cheese—how many of our favorite school snacks are actually good for you?
The Best Food at Ikea, According to a Toddler
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The Best Food at Ikea, According to a Toddler

The food at Ikea is a treasure trove for kids' snacks with unpronounceable names. And then there's the cloudberry jam...
Singer JoJo Knows the Awesome Food That Can Save Your Voice
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Singer JoJo Knows the Awesome Food That Can Save Your Voice

The best excuse to eat potato chips we've ever heard.
How Do You Pack a Lunch for the Pickiest Eaters?
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How Do You Pack a Lunch for the Pickiest Eaters?

A food editor is put to the test: Pack a week of lunches for his extremely picky eater 3-year-old who would much prefer marshmallow fluff.
These Olympian Cheat Day Meals Are as Big as Olympian Dreams
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These Olympian Cheat Day Meals Are as Big as Olympian Dreams

Olympians tell us what foods they crave when training to win the gold.
5 Chefs on How They'd Doctor Up Frozen Pizza
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5 Chefs on How They'd Doctor Up Frozen Pizza

Frozen pizza is there for you when you need it, but next time, add these toppings and you'll take it to a whole new level.
The Refried Beans Recipe That Deserves to Be Passed Down for Generations
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The Refried Beans Recipe That Deserves to Be Passed Down for Generations

Here's the history behind senior food editor Rick Martinez's dad's famous refried pinto beans.
All the Things the 'Great British Baking Show' Can Teach You (About Baking)
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All the Things the 'Great British Baking Show' Can Teach You (About Baking)

There's a lot to learn from watching The Great British Baking Show on PBS! These are the best baking tips we picked up from watching the addictive series.
9 of the Most Beautiful Beers You've Ever Seen
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9 of the Most Beautiful Beers You've Ever Seen

These stunning beer label designs belong in your cooler, STAT.
5 Questions to Ask When You're Buying Wine (And Know Nothing About Wine)
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5 Questions to Ask When You're Buying Wine (And Know Nothing About Wine)

Don't just grab the coolest looking label—here's how to buy wine even if you know NOTHING about wine.
Seth Rogen Is Trying to Eat Healthier…But Nachos
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Seth Rogen Is Trying to Eat Healthier…But Nachos

The Sausage Party actor on edibles, nachos, and the utter sadness of salads.
YouTube Star Connor Franta Knows Starbucks’ Best Off-Menu Drink
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YouTube Star Connor Franta Knows Starbucks’ Best Off-Menu Drink

Whatever you do, do not stand between YouTube star Connor Franta and an Oreo donut.
13 Obscure and Amazing Food Products We Buy on Amazon
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13 Obscure and Amazing Food Products We Buy on Amazon

These are the obscure and amazing foods the Bon Appétit staff buys on Amazon. You're welcome.
Des Linden Wants a Huge Burger with Fries at Olympic Marathon Finish Line
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Des Linden Wants a Huge Burger with Fries at Olympic Marathon Finish Line

Desiree Linden is proof that athletes should be sponsored by beer, not sports drinks.
Lemonade Hacks That'd Make You Millions at a Stand
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Lemonade Hacks That'd Make You Millions at a Stand

Strawberry-basil, tea-infused simple syrup, a dash of sumac, and more genius ways to make lemonade even better.
The Caffeine-Fueled Chocolate Milk of Our Dreams
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The Caffeine-Fueled Chocolate Milk of Our Dreams

The off-menu beverage is half-cold brew coffee, half-chocolate milk, and 100% what we want right now.