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Happy New Year! Have Some Manischewitz (and a Burger)
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Happy New Year! Have Some Manischewitz (and a Burger)

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 24, 2014.
How to Be a Dumpster Diver, Why You Should Cook at Home
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How to Be a Dumpster Diver, Why You Should Cook at Home

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 23, 2014.
Hybrid Spirits Are Here, and Some Might Even Be Good
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Hybrid Spirits Are Here, and Some Might Even Be Good

What happens when you combine wine and vodka? What about tequila and cognac? We explore the growing (and slightly bizarre) world of hybrid spirits
Darby Stanchfield of 'Scandal' Won't Share Her Brown Bag Lunch with You
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Darby Stanchfield of 'Scandal' Won't Share Her Brown Bag Lunch with You

Scandal's Darby Stanchfield brown bags lunch at Scandal, and goes Meatless on Mondays—here's what else she likes to eat.
Yes, You Do Need a House Cocktail—Here's One of Our Favorites
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Yes, You Do Need a House Cocktail—Here's One of Our Favorites

Every host should know how to mix a good house cocktail—learn to perfect your own.
How to Kick Off a Dinner Party Right: Cheese Balls, Spiced Nuts, and More
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How to Kick Off a Dinner Party Right: Cheese Balls, Spiced Nuts, and More

Yes, dinner is important. But it's how you coat your cheese balls and ice your drinks that really sets the tone. Here, 15 ideas for kicking the night off right
How to Have a Fancy Dinner Party... Without the Dining Room Table
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How to Have a Fancy Dinner Party... Without the Dining Room Table

Step away from the dining room table. Instead, imagine a party with a lot more friends, food, and boozy conversation. Vanessa Traina Snow and the team behind luxury site The Line create a movable feast
Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein Love Breakfast Tacos, Avoid Tapas Ghettos
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Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein Love Breakfast Tacos, Avoid Tapas Ghettos

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein talk food trends and the "tapas ghetto"
Our Staff Writer Rochelle Bilow Wrote a Book—and Here's an Excerpt!
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Our Staff Writer Rochelle Bilow Wrote a Book—and Here's an Excerpt!

BonAppetit.com staff writer Rochelle Bilow wrote a book—here's an excerpt from 'The Call of the Farm'
Every Day We're Trufflin': The Return of Fall's White Truffles
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Every Day We're Trufflin': The Return of Fall's White Truffles

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 19, 2014.
Daily News Roundup: Brunch Beverages Special Edition
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Daily News Roundup: Brunch Beverages Special Edition

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 18, 2014.
How to Judge a Food Contest—and Live to Tell the Tale
Tacos, Tequila, and Tartine: Why You Should Buy Tickets to Grub Crawl San Francisco, on Sale Now
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Tacos, Tequila, and Tartine: Why You Should Buy Tickets to Grub Crawl San Francisco, on Sale Now

Mexican food, handmade pasta, the best pastries you've ever tried—our Grub Crawl in San Francisco is one you can't miss
Our Hazelnut Supply Is Looking Lean, Central Perk Is Real
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Our Hazelnut Supply Is Looking Lean, Central Perk Is Real

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 17, 2014.
Kale Is the 'Basic Bitch' of the Internet
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Kale Is the 'Basic Bitch' of the Internet

"Kale" has officially become a meme. From quinoa to ancient philosophers, here's a roundup of everything referred to as the kale of its genre.
White House Coffee Preference Is on Lockdown; Jellyfish Are on the Rise
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White House Coffee Preference Is on Lockdown; Jellyfish Are on the Rise

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 16, 2014.
How Much Is Too Much? More on America's Surfeit of Craft Beer
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How Much Is Too Much? More on America's Surfeit of Craft Beer

Joshua M. Bernstein riled up readers when he wondered whether America might have too many craft breweries. Now he's attempting to put out that firestorm
CNN's Jake Tapper Lives on Coffee, Loves Old-School Rap
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CNN's Jake Tapper Lives on Coffee, Loves Old-School Rap

How does CNN's Jake Tapper get through mornings of breaking news, young children, and pets? With scrambled egg whites, turkey bacon, and tons of coffee.
Cooking for One, the Bon Appétit Way (Hint: It's Just Like Regular Cooking)
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Cooking for One, the Bon Appétit Way (Hint: It's Just Like Regular Cooking)

A majority of Americans are single—so how should single people cook? Hint: It's kind of just like the regular cooking everyone does
Canned Beer Is No Longer Just Ironically Cool, Is Breakfast Just a Conspiracy?
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Canned Beer Is No Longer Just Ironically Cool, Is Breakfast Just a Conspiracy?

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 12, 2014.
All Pumpkin, All the Time—Plus, Is This the World's Worst Apple?
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All Pumpkin, All the Time—Plus, Is This the World's Worst Apple?

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 11, 2014.
Opening Ceremony's Carol Lim and Humberto Leon's Fashion Week Diet
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Opening Ceremony's Carol Lim and Humberto Leon's Fashion Week Diet

Where in NYC do Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, co-owners of Opening Ceremony and the designers behind Parisian label Kenzo, like to eat?
What Do the Fug Girls Eat During Fashion Week?
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What Do the Fug Girls Eat During Fashion Week?

The Fug Girls are in New York for Fashion Week. Here's how they survive the shows, from stocking up on Luna Bars to drinking as much Champagne as possible
Chloë Sevigny's New York Fashion Week Diet
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Chloë Sevigny's New York Fashion Week Diet

Chloë Sevigny might be known for her cutting-edge fashion. But when it comes to restaurants, the actress sticks to New York City classics