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Seth Rogen Is a Blindfolded Taste Test Genius
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Seth Rogen Is a Blindfolded Taste Test Genius

Seth Rogen did a blind taste-test at the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Things got weird. There is video.
Ryan Lochte’s Gargantuan Olympic Training Diet
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Ryan Lochte’s Gargantuan Olympic Training Diet

Ryan Lochte's Olympic training diet is something to behold. 7,000 calorie days packed with protein, French vanilla coffee, water "with drops in it," and the occasional flavor twist Frito. This is Ryan Lochte we're talking about.
Get on the Gose Bandwagon: The Beer That Magically Goes with Everything
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Get on the Gose Bandwagon: The Beer That Magically Goes with Everything

Step away from the heavy IPAs. A tart gose is the refreshing beer that goes with everything you grill this summer.
USA Beach Volleyball’s April Ross on the Foods That Fuel All Those Crazy Dives
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USA Beach Volleyball’s April Ross on the Foods That Fuel All Those Crazy Dives

Ross also has a thing for a snack you might expect more in a second grader's lunch box than an Olympian's gym bag.
Jessica Biel on Her Son's Favorite Menu Item at Au Fudge, Her Kid-Friendly Restaurant
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Jessica Biel on Her Son's Favorite Menu Item at Au Fudge, Her Kid-Friendly Restaurant

The actress on how she turned her penchant for baking ugly cakes into a business opportunity.
5 Iced Coffee Combinations We Didn't See Coming
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5 Iced Coffee Combinations We Didn't See Coming

A cold brew with lemonade, a creamy condensed milk "bon bon", and more crazy new iced coffee creations that the world needed.
Inside the Museum of Ice Cream, Where Dreams Really Do Come True
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Inside the Museum of Ice Cream, Where Dreams Really Do Come True

There's a pool of sprinkles. Enough said.
Olympic Rower Seth Weil Eats Whatever the Hell He Wants
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Olympic Rower Seth Weil Eats Whatever the Hell He Wants

Seth Weil is living proof that you can achieve athletic success thanks to tacos.
Gabby Douglas Can’t Wait to Have Pizza After the Olympics Are Over
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Gabby Douglas Can’t Wait to Have Pizza After the Olympics Are Over

Gabby Douglas tells us about the good luck dinner she has every night before a big event, and her favorite training snacks for the Rio Olympics.
Stranger Things’ Eleven on the Show's Behind-the-Scenes Food Secrets
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Stranger Things’ Eleven on the Show's Behind-the-Scenes Food Secrets

We talked with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown about eating lots and lots of Eggos on set.
What Even Is Blue Raspberry Anyway?
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What Even Is Blue Raspberry Anyway?

Blue raspberry definitely isn't found in nature. So... what is it? We look at its very bizarre history.
Nobody Can Resist Camila Alves's Signature Dish
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Nobody Can Resist Camila Alves's Signature Dish

Even Matthew McConaughey can't resist Camila Alves simple signature dish.
So Much Yogurt: What Athletes in the Olympic Village Will Be Eating
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So Much Yogurt: What Athletes in the Olympic Village Will Be Eating

10 yogurt options and a steady supply of pizza and pasta are crucial for hungry athletes in the Olympic Village.
Chardonnay, the Most Misunderstood White Wine
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Chardonnay, the Most Misunderstood White Wine

Don't judge a wine by stereotypes: Not all Chardonnay is "oaky" and "buttery."
Cucumber and Peach: So Weird It Works
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Cucumber and Peach: So Weird It Works

Cucumbers and peaches: So weird, it totally works.
7 Fail-Proof Elements for the Perfect Smoothie, According to Experts
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7 Fail-Proof Elements for the Perfect Smoothie, According to Experts

Ever had a smoothie that turned out too bitter, too sweet, or sort of salty? It'll never happen again if you follow this formula.
Chefs Can't Escape Their Famous Viral Dishes (Even When They Want To)
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Chefs Can't Escape Their Famous Viral Dishes (Even When They Want To)

The (mis)fortune of creating a dish that's a runaway viral hit.
This Roasted Eggplant Dip Deserves All the Pita
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This Roasted Eggplant Dip Deserves All the Pita

A revelatory technique turns blah eggplant into something fancy enough for company.
Ditch the Cold Cuts for These Glorious Vegetarian Sandwiches
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Ditch the Cold Cuts for These Glorious Vegetarian Sandwiches

We're about to convince you that veggie sandwiches are the best sandwiches. For real.
Take Us to This Non-Stop Lakeside Eating Fest
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Take Us to This Non-Stop Lakeside Eating Fest

When two talented chefs bunk up with their pals in Maine, the weekend passes blissfully between lunchtime lamb gyros and late-night blondie sundaes.
Think of This Corn Salad as a Vehicle for Eating Lots of Avocado
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Think of This Corn Salad as a Vehicle for Eating Lots of Avocado

A salad so easy you can actually have the kind of Summer 2016 people (okay, Drake) write songs about.
No Snooze Zone: The Insanely Early Morning Routines of America's Favorite Newscasters
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No Snooze Zone: The Insanely Early Morning Routines of America's Favorite Newscasters

Gayle King takes a 3:00 a.m. bubble bath, Robin Meade has a protein mug cake, and more morning routines of the news anchors who have the early shift.
How Rio's Bars and Restaurants Are Preparing for Olympic-Sized Crowds
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How Rio's Bars and Restaurants Are Preparing for Olympic-Sized Crowds

Get ready for a lot of cachaça consumption.
Did Someone Say Spiked-Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes?
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Did Someone Say Spiked-Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes?

Up your summertime dessert game with ripe stone fruits, amaretto, and cold vanilla ice cream.
You *Do* Win Friends with This Grilled Beet Salad
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You *Do* Win Friends with This Grilled Beet Salad

You'll be going back for seconds of this caramelized citrus-beet salad.
What's the Deal with the Food at T.J. Maxx?
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What's the Deal with the Food at T.J. Maxx?

A look inside the sourcing of America's messiest (and most eccentric) discount pantry.
Alcatraz Prison Was Apparently an Excellent Place to Eat
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Alcatraz Prison Was Apparently an Excellent Place to Eat

Fried Pork Chops? Banana Pudding? Chili Dogs? Being locked up on this island didn't sound so bad.
5 Ice Tricks That Will Elevate Your Cocktails Immediately
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5 Ice Tricks That Will Elevate Your Cocktails Immediately

Five insider tips and tricks to get your cocktail ice up to the professional par.
1 Coffee Shared 4 Ways: The Tyranny of Road Trip Dad
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1 Coffee Shared 4 Ways: The Tyranny of Road Trip Dad

Taco Bell and Dunkin' Donuts forever.
It's Hot Out. Make Ice Pops.
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It's Hot Out. Make Ice Pops.

We cool down just about the only way we know how: making frozen desserts.