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The Rise of Rye, How to Shop Smarter at the Market
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The Rise of Rye, How to Shop Smarter at the Market

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 14, 2014.
From Croatia to Oregon to Namibia, the Truffle Business Is Being Disrupted
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From Croatia to Oregon to Namibia, the Truffle Business Is Being Disrupted

Now that truffles are grown everywhere from Oregon to Namibia, what does it mean for American chefs, not to mention European truffle barons?
The French Have Got Cheese all Figured Out; We're Giving Love to Untrendy Foods
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The French Have Got Cheese all Figured Out; We're Giving Love to Untrendy Foods

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 13, 2014.
The Unlikely Rise of Squid; The Fall of European Lagers
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The Unlikely Rise of Squid; The Fall of European Lagers

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 12, 2014.
Is Red Meat Bad for You? Good for You? What Does Science Say?
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Is Red Meat Bad for You? Good for You? What Does Science Say?

Will eating burgers and steaks kill you in the end? We reviewed decades of research to find an answer to the question: Is red meat good or bad for you?
What the Heck Is Going on at Market Basket? (And Why Should You Care?)
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What the Heck Is Going on at Market Basket? (And Why Should You Care?)

The firing of the CEO of Market Basket, a New England supermarket chain, has sparked a serious employee protest. Here's what to know—and why you should care
How Will Andrew Knowlton Judge Food on Bravo's 'Best New Restaurant'?
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How Will Andrew Knowlton Judge Food on Bravo's 'Best New Restaurant'?

Bon Appétit's Andrew Knowlton talks about being a judge on Bravo's Best New Restaurant—and how his critical style has changed since Iron Chef America
Your Morning Coffee Routine Just Got a Whole Lot Lazier with this Alarm Clock
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Your Morning Coffee Routine Just Got a Whole Lot Lazier with this Alarm Clock

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 11, 2014.
Happy Birthday, Italian Percolator!
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Happy Birthday, Italian Percolator!

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 8, 2014.
Cabbage: Brassica's Black Sheep
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Cabbage: Brassica's Black Sheep

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 7, 2014.
Farmers' Markets: Still Tasty, Not Quite As Popular
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Farmers' Markets: Still Tasty, Not Quite As Popular

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 6, 2014.
Whiskey Coffins: Who Knew?
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Whiskey Coffins: Who Knew?

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 5, 2014.
The Tuxedo Diet: How to Eat for a Living, and Fit into a Wedding Suit
Banana Bread
Honeydew's a Honey-don't; Lava Steaks Are a Thing
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Honeydew's a Honey-don't; Lava Steaks Are a Thing

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 4, 2014.
5 Red Picnic Wines to Serve Chilled
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5 Red Picnic Wines to Serve Chilled

The one red wine to bring to a cookout: Beaujolais
What Yotam Ottolenghi Cooks at Home (Yes, There Is Eggplant)
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What Yotam Ottolenghi Cooks at Home (Yes, There Is Eggplant)

Chef Yotam Ottolenghi made the world love vegetables... and then he made us lunch.
How to Throw a Dinner Party for Total Strangers
A Brief Discussion on Soda Pop, Plus a Pop-Tart Taste-Test
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A Brief Discussion on Soda Pop, Plus a Pop-Tart Taste-Test

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 31, 2014.
Your Culinary To-Do: Downgrade Your Fridge, Eat More Mackerel
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Your Culinary To-Do: Downgrade Your Fridge, Eat More Mackerel

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 30, 2014.
Drink Your Beer in China, Eat Your Peanuts on the Road
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Drink Your Beer in China, Eat Your Peanuts on the Road

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 29, 2014.
What Does Sarah McLachlan Eat for Breakfast on Tour?
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What Does Sarah McLachlan Eat for Breakfast on Tour?

Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan is a healthy eater—homemade granola, oil pulling, communal meals—except when she's on tour. Then it's "Give me the pizza!"
Are the Beauty Standards for Fruits & Vegetables Unfair?
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Are the Beauty Standards for Fruits & Vegetables Unfair?

An in-depth look at the beauty standards used by the USDA and supermarkets to determine which fruits and vegetables should be sold to consumers
We Heart Farm Animals, Pricey Salads
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We Heart Farm Animals, Pricey Salads

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 28, 2014.
America Now Has Over 3,000 Craft Breweries—and That's Not Necessarily Great for Beer Drinkers
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America Now Has Over 3,000 Craft Breweries—and That's Not Necessarily Great for Beer Drinkers

With 3,000+ craft breweries now operating in America, it's tough for makers to stand out in the crowd—and for consumers to decide what craft beer to drink