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Fruit-pocalypse! Our Bananas are Under Attack!
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Fruit-pocalypse! Our Bananas are Under Attack!

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 15, 2014.
Flavored Envelope Glue: Its Short Life, Unheralded Death, and Potential Return
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Flavored Envelope Glue: Its Short Life, Unheralded Death, and Potential Return

As the tax deadline looms, we take a look back at the brief and unheralded rise and fall of tasty envelope sealants.
What They Drank on 'Mad Men,' Season 7 Episode 1
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What They Drank on 'Mad Men,' Season 7 Episode 1

A catalog of almost everything Don Draper and friends drank on "Mad Men" season 7 episode 1, and what it all might mean
While the French Cut Back on Wine, We Go Mad for Greens
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While the French Cut Back on Wine, We Go Mad for Greens

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 11, 2014.
So, What Happened During Readers' Choice Week?
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So, What Happened During Readers' Choice Week?

As we reach the finish line of our first Reader's Choice Week, we're taking a fond look back at some of the highlights.
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, Reviewed by Andrew Knowlton
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Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, Reviewed by Andrew Knowlton

Does the look of a bottle matter? Well, no and yes, says Andrew Knowlton, who's happy that Tanqueray No. Ten now has a design as good as the gin inside
We Asked Readers for Their Dream Cocktail—and Then We Made It!
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We Asked Readers for Their Dream Cocktail—and Then We Made It!

For the final day of Reader's Choice Week, the Bon Appétit test kitchen created two totally brand-new cocktails based on readers' suggestions
Is Butter Good for You? Or Bad? What Does Science Say?
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Is Butter Good for You? Or Bad? What Does Science Say?

Is our favorite fat good for us—or is it going to kill us all? We combed through 150 years of scientific studies to find out The Truth!
How I Learned to Love Vegetables—by Following the Grateful Dead
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How I Learned to Love Vegetables—by Following the Grateful Dead

As a teenager, Rosie Schaap never knew how great vegetables could be—until she started following the Grateful Dead and experienced the joys of salad
You Wanted a Thai-Inspired Quick Main Dish? You Got It
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You Wanted a Thai-Inspired Quick Main Dish? You Got It

Our readers asked us for a Thai-inspired recipe—so we made a quick and simple dish adapted from classic larb
Sriracha's in Hot Water & Virgin Cocktails Get Fancy
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Sriracha's in Hot Water & Virgin Cocktails Get Fancy

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 10, 2014.
Everything Chunk Eats in 'The Goonies,' from Pepsi to Pizza
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Everything Chunk Eats in 'The Goonies,' from Pepsi to Pizza

With rumors of a Goonies sequel swirling, we watched the 1985 classic movie and cataloged everything Chunk (Jeff Cohen) consumes, from Pepsi to pizza
Our Readers Asked Us for a Tart—and Tada! Here It Is
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Our Readers Asked Us for a Tart—and Tada! Here It Is

Our readers asked for a tart recipe: We made a sweet, nutty one with cherry jam and almonds.
Kimchi Is the New Everything & Ukrainian Chocolate is 'Not Bad at All'
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Kimchi Is the New Everything & Ukrainian Chocolate is 'Not Bad at All'

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 9, 2014.
Yes, You Should Drink Manischewitz at Passover—in a Cocktail
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Yes, You Should Drink Manischewitz at Passover—in a Cocktail

Brooklyn restaurant Shalom Japan has created a riff on the Kir Royale by using Manischewitz wine.
Goat Meat Gets Weird & We Learn About the 'Perfect Bacon Bowl'
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Goat Meat Gets Weird & We Learn About the 'Perfect Bacon Bowl'

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 8, 2014.
Our Readers Asked for a Fish Dish; Behold: Here It Is!
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Our Readers Asked for a Fish Dish; Behold: Here It Is!

Our readers asked us to whip up a healthy fish dish—and here's what our test kitchen whipped up
Lunch With Friends: Q&A with Peter Miller of Lunch at the Shop
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Lunch With Friends: Q&A with Peter Miller of Lunch at the Shop

In his new book, Peter Miller makes a compelling case for the communal lunch table—no matter where you work
The Richest, Most Powerful Families in the Food Business
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The Richest, Most Powerful Families in the Food Business

Some of the most powerful family-owned businesses are in food—here's a roundup.
You Asked Us to Invent a Mushroom Dish—So We Did!
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You Asked Us to Invent a Mushroom Dish—So We Did!

You requested a mushroom main dish: We delivered.
Yelp Goes Emoji-Crazy and Chefs (Possibly) Embrace the Art of the Microwave
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Yelp Goes Emoji-Crazy and Chefs (Possibly) Embrace the Art of the Microwave

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 7, 2014.
Get Ready for Reader's Choice Week!
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Get Ready for Reader's Choice Week!

Get ready for Reader's Choice Week, in which you'll direct our test kitchen, quiz our staff, and run this site like it's your very own
The Rat Café Is Real & Vietnam Does Farm-to-Table
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The Rat Café Is Real & Vietnam Does Farm-to-Table

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 4, 2014.