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According to TikTok, it’s the summer of Tomato Girls, Lemon Girls, and Vanilla Girls. And Cherry Girls. And Strawberry Girls.

Plus, debates over a restaurant’s cake-cutting fee and Al Roker’s donut breakfast sandwich.

The thick, salami-pink puck is “juicier, meatier, and all-around more indulgent.” That might be its problem.

We asked scientists, designers, and engineers to invent appliances based on today’s tech and design trends that could hit shelves in the future.

Plus, nearly 10,000 sandwich lovers have offered to change their first name to “Subway” to receive free subs for life.

I celebrate my birthday with steak and martinis, grill gochujang burgers and lamb skewers, and make negronis and carajillos.

“Like an Old Testament Eve, I’d ignored the portents until they caught up with me here," writes poet Rita Dove.

Plus, Taco Bell is being sued for false Crunchwrap Supreme advertising and TikTok is smashing bottles down flights of stairs.

I know, I know—hot coffee in hot weather sounds wild. But there’s a reason it works.

A new court ruling finds intimidation, unpaid overtime, and other allegations of abuse at GT's kombucha factories, according to The Los Angeles Times.

It’s weird. It’s out of touch. It’s Lana Del Rey, Ed Sheeran, and even Prince William “working” at restaurants and grocery stores.

Plus, Trader Joe’s recalls cookies that potentially contain rocks and Popeyes launches a “girl dinner” menu that’s just a bunch of sides.

I eat tuna packets in the field and make spinach-zucchini smoothies and miso-marinated chicken at home.

“You can liken it to a religion,” says one. “It’s a set of values that reflect how we navigate this world.”

The comedian and “longtime occasional vegan” would keep the meal simple and the conversation serious.

Also, In-N-Out bans employees from wearing masks and Burger King launches a Barbie-themed burger.

They’re just snack plates. The online urge to brand everything is why we can’t have nice, normal things.

This summer’s hottest club is your own backyard.

Rejoice, Diet Coke fans. Although the WHO declared the artificial sweetener “possibly carcinogenic,” it probably won’t be the cause of your demise.

Plus, Logan Paul’s energy drinks apparently contain the same amount of caffeine as six Cokes, and TikTok is obsessed with mustard and cottage cheese.

I eat catered lunches while shooting on set and buy both Erewhon bottle shakes and Taco Bell Crunchwraps.

Lakshmi, who hosted the show for 19 seasons, announced her departure in June.

The BA Editors let you know which Barbie Movie food collaborations are worth eating to celebrate the new Margot Robbie film.

Writer Adrienne Brodeur was falling in love. The only issue: His affinity for bland foods.

In other internet news, TikTok is obsessing over “girl dinner” and “tomato girl aesthetic.”

Plus, Pepsi made a condiment and Apple is suing apple farmers.

Although Starbucks has denied it, employees claim management has removed Pride decor from stores—and they’re not staying quiet about it.

I make "clean out the veggie drawer" nachos, chicken galantine with chimichurri, and frozen pizza with hot giardiniera.

New research suggests that your stressed brain literally thinks it isn't full yet.

Plus, Ina Garten gets hacked on Facebook and Van Leeuwen seeks a Lead Ice Cream Tester.