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America Abandons Egg Yolks, Embraces Homemade Pet Food
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America Abandons Egg Yolks, Embraces Homemade Pet Food

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on May 27, 2014.
What They Drank on 'Mad Men' Season 7 Episode 7
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What They Drank on 'Mad Men' Season 7 Episode 7

As the final season of Mad Men hits the halfway mark, a look at the driest episodes in recent memory—and what they suggest for the future of the show
Your House Cocktail Is the Most Important Recipe You'll Ever Invent
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Your House Cocktail Is the Most Important Recipe You'll Ever Invent

How (and why) to create your own house cocktail, with tips and advice from PDT bartender Jim Meehan
Why Should Anyone Care About Food Trends?
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Why Should Anyone Care About Food Trends?

Why care about food trends? Author David Sax explains why these things actually do matter
Airplane Food Remains Terrible; at Least We Can Hyper-Age Our Booze
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Airplane Food Remains Terrible; at Least We Can Hyper-Age Our Booze

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on May 20, 2014.
Patrick Stewart Is All About Marmite and His Wife's Brownies
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Patrick Stewart Is All About Marmite and His Wife's Brownies

Theater legend Patrick Stewart, the 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' star, discusses backstage potlucks, quiet-time white wine and his ideal dinner party guests
The Foodist's Ideal Father's Day: Biscuits, Legos, HBO
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The Foodist's Ideal Father's Day: Biscuits, Legos, HBO

There’s one day the Foodist, Andrew Knowlton, gets to do exactly what he wants. Here’s how it should go down
What They Drank on 'Mad Men,' Season 7 Episode 6
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What They Drank on 'Mad Men,' Season 7 Episode 6

Why yes, it is in fact possible for Don Draper to drink responsibly.
Why Do Americans Name Babies After Kale and Other Foods?
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Why Do Americans Name Babies After Kale and Other Foods?

Kale isn't just a leafy green—it's a popular baby name: More than 250 Kales were born in 2013! And Kale's not alone—come, meet Apple, Chai, Tamari, and more
Bad News for Breakfast: Nobody Likes Cereal, and Bananas are in Danger
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Bad News for Breakfast: Nobody Likes Cereal, and Bananas are in Danger

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on May 15, 2014.
Lamb is the Best Thing, Ever; It's a Great Day to Be a Kale Farmer
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Lamb is the Best Thing, Ever; It's a Great Day to Be a Kale Farmer

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on May 14, 2014.
When It Comes to Taste, What Matters More: Our Mouths or Our Minds?
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When It Comes to Taste, What Matters More: Our Mouths or Our Minds?

We know we love to eat—what we don't know is why and how. So we rounded up cultural and scientific observations about the psychology—and physiology—of taste
What Does Chef Michael Symon Eat for Breakfast?
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What Does Chef Michael Symon Eat for Breakfast?

Chef Michael Symon shares his secret to the perfect Bloody Mary, his feelings on yoga, and what to eat for breakfast before eating 6,000 calories in 5 hours
9 News Stories That Have Nothing to Do with Food
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9 News Stories That Have Nothing to Do with Food

We're always searching for a "food angle" when it comes to news and pop culture—but we just couldn't find one for these 9 stories.
Ice Cubes Get a Makeover, Craft Beer Gets Too Big for its Barrels
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Ice Cubes Get a Makeover, Craft Beer Gets Too Big for its Barrels

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on May 12, 2014.
Mother Knows Best: Wise Food Advice from Our Moms
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Mother Knows Best: Wise Food Advice from Our Moms

Mom's told us plenty of things over the years. Here are the good ones.
Hornet Vomit Makes Us Strong; Beaujolais Makes Us Happy
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Hornet Vomit Makes Us Strong; Beaujolais Makes Us Happy

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on May 8, 2014.
What Does Katie Couric Have for Breakfast?
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What Does Katie Couric Have for Breakfast?

Sparkling orange juice and foamed milk top Katie Couric's list of A.M. beverages—here's what else she eats, drinks, and does each morning.
Save Money on Booze, Waste it on Extra Food
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Save Money on Booze, Waste it on Extra Food

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on May 7, 2014.