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Dan Barber Wants You to Eat Smarter, Waste Less, and Just Maybe Save the World
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Dan Barber Wants You to Eat Smarter, Waste Less, and Just Maybe Save the World

How Dan Barber is leading the way to the veg-and-grain-heavy dinner plate of the future.
A Caviar-Topped History of Dinner at the Oscars
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A Caviar-Topped History of Dinner at the Oscars

From broiled chicken on toast to vegan, gluten-free, and small plates—food at the Oscars has changed a lot since 1929.
Kids Taste-Test New Ben & Jerry’s Vegan Ice Cream
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Kids Taste-Test New Ben & Jerry’s Vegan Ice Cream

Find out if these professional ice cream eaters (um, children) could tell the difference between the dairy-free Chunky Monkey versus its creamy counterpart,
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We Go to Music Festivals for the Food

We'd rather wait in line for gallons of queso than wait in line to see Elvis... almost.
Dude, These Gummies Taste Amaaaazing
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Dude, These Gummies Taste Amaaaazing

Laugh all you want, but for a lot of people, buying pot-laced edibles has become as pedestrian as picking up a bottle of vino.
“Fusion” Isn’t a Dirty Word Anymore
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“Fusion” Isn’t a Dirty Word Anymore

Call it fusion. Or whatever else you want. But even Donald Trump would endorse a dish this delicious.
That Time When Action Bronson Taught a Vogue Editor How to Cook
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That Time When Action Bronson Taught a Vogue Editor How to Cook

Chef-turned-rapper Action Bronson stopped by the Bon Appétit test kitchen to cook… what else? Lamb kefte and homemade hummus.
Meet Siggi of Siggi's Dairy (He's a Real Person!)
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Meet Siggi of Siggi's Dairy (He's a Real Person!)

You know Siggi's yogurt. Now get to know Siggi, the man behind the brand.
11 Indie Food 'Zines Worth Adding to Your Coffee Table
Chrissy Teigen Refuses to be One of Those "Dead-Inside Laughing-with-a-Salad Chicks"
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Chrissy Teigen Refuses to be One of Those "Dead-Inside Laughing-with-a-Salad Chicks"

Read the introduction to Teigen's new cookbook, Cravings. And if you have some kind of prejudice against supermodels who love Taco Bell, there's nothing we can do to help you.
The Best American Fruit You've Never Eaten
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The Best American Fruit You've Never Eaten

The pawpaw has been growing wild for generations. Now chefs are finding creative ways to introduce it to diners.
Get to Know Senior Food Editor Rick Martinez
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Get to Know Senior Food Editor Rick Martinez

Here's your chance to meet the man who stars in most of our Instagram videos: senior food editor Rick Martinez!
The 10 Commandments of Taking Instagram Food Pics
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The 10 Commandments of Taking Instagram Food Pics

When every taco is just a pic waiting to happen, what you eat really matters. We polled Insta-stars for advice proven to blow up your feed.
Bring These Gorgeous Restaurant Tiles Into Your Home Kitchen
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Bring These Gorgeous Restaurant Tiles Into Your Home Kitchen

We're floored by all the beautiful tile we're spotting at restaurants. Read our tips for taking the trend home.
Watch Chef Jacques Pépin Demonstrate 7 Mesmerizing Knife Techniques
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Watch Chef Jacques Pépin Demonstrate 7 Mesmerizing Knife Techniques

Chef Jacques Pépin is a culinary legend. Take his master class in knife skills with this collection of how-to videos.
We've Officially Reached Peak Fried Chicken Sandwich Mania
Lifestyle

We've Officially Reached Peak Fried Chicken Sandwich Mania

Chefs across the country are racing to see who will rule the crunchy, juicy, golden age of the fried chicken sandwich. Our entry into the competition: the ultimate make-at-home version.
Why Wood Pulp In Your Parmesan Won’t Kill You
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Why Wood Pulp In Your Parmesan Won’t Kill You

It's called cellulose, and you've eaten it before. A lot.
F#*%, That's Action Bronson
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F#*%, That's Action Bronson

Before he was a rapper, Action Bronson went to culinary school and was a full-time chef. Bronson joins us on today's foodcast to talk rap, Albanian food, and being cooked for by Daniel Boulud.
SNL's Aidy Bryant Teaches an Easy Bake Oven Master Class
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SNL's Aidy Bryant Teaches an Easy Bake Oven Master Class

Aidy Bryant teaches three young gentlemen how to bake a cake in an Easy Bake Oven. Spoiler alert: it doesn't end well.
Tinctures Are the (Totally Legal) Frontier of Herbal Healing
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Tinctures Are the (Totally Legal) Frontier of Herbal Healing

Forget pills: The future of medicine is plant-based, bottled in tiny jars, and sold at natural grocers for upwards of $12. Here's everything you need to know about tinctures.
What Happens When You Buy Wine Based on the Label?
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What Happens When You Buy Wine Based on the Label?

You're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but we know plenty of people choose wine based on the label. Is it really that great a sin?
Why Americans Don't Cook as Much as We Used To
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Why Americans Don't Cook as Much as We Used To

On Michael Pollan's new Netflix show "Cooked," he gets to the bottom of why we're spending less time in the kitchen than ever.
Broad City's Ilana and Abbi on Their Favorite Edibles (Yes, Those Edibles)
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Broad City's Ilana and Abbi on Their Favorite Edibles (Yes, Those Edibles)

As their Comedy Central show begins its third season, beloved Broad City stoners Ilana and Abbi skip the gummies (but leave room for the munchies).
Meet Yuzu Kosho, the Secret Weapon Condiment Chefs Are Putting On Everything
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Meet Yuzu Kosho, the Secret Weapon Condiment Chefs Are Putting On Everything

Chefs confess their undying love (and ways to use) the acidic and spicy all-purpose condiment, yuzu kosho.
Just How Food-Obsessed Is the Typical Millennial?
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Just How Food-Obsessed Is the Typical Millennial?

Millennials are forking over $96 billion a year on food. Here, a less-than-scientific look at their purchases.
How Every City Became Brooklyn
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How Every City Became Brooklyn

Artisanal pickles, hand-thrown ceramics, and pour-over coffee helped turn the New York City borough into a name brand. But what happens now that those things exist more or less everywhere? A visit to Indianapolis (yes, Indianapolis) to learn what "locally made" means for the locals.
Watch Broad City's Ilana and Abbi Blind Taste Test Jellyfish Noodles, Herring, and More
We Shot Our March Magazine Issue with iPhones
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We Shot Our March Magazine Issue with iPhones

Professional photographers sound off on what it was like to shoot for the magazine entirely on iPhones.
A Brief History of White House China
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A Brief History of White House China

Yup, we totally care about the plates that the President eats on.