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Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong Will Let You Eat Off Her Plate
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Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong Will Let You Eat Off Her Plate

Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" co-anchor loves garlic, hates beets, and will happily let you eat off her plate
Why the Foodist Loves Little Gem Lettuce
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Why the Foodist Loves Little Gem Lettuce

Little Gem—the sweet, compact lettuce that resembles romaine after you strip away the outer leaves—is great for salads
Why the Ultimate Italian Sandwich Took 2 Years to Create
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Why the Ultimate Italian Sandwich Took 2 Years to Create

Why did it take 2 years to create the perfect Italian sandwich? We spoke with its inventors—Court Street Grocers' Eric Finkelstein and Matt Ross—to find out
The Bloody Mary Jumps the Shark; Kiwis Are Getting a Makeover
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The Bloody Mary Jumps the Shark; Kiwis Are Getting a Makeover

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 24, 2014.
Today's Most Important Question: What Do Millennials Eat and Drink?
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Today's Most Important Question: What Do Millennials Eat and Drink?

What do millennials like to eat and drink? It's the most important question of our era, and both marketers and social scientists think they have the answer
Here's What You Told Us This Week on Facebook, Twitter, and BonAppetit.com
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Here's What You Told Us This Week on Facebook, Twitter, and BonAppetit.com

From praise of our scientific-research prowess to messages of condemnation, here's what you told us on Twitter, Facebook, and BonAppetit.com this week
The Exciting History and Origin of the Cocktail Umbrella
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The Exciting History and Origin of the Cocktail Umbrella

A deep(ish) investigation into the history and origins of the world's most important tiki cocktail topper: the paper umbrella
Ranch On Pizza is a No-No, But Wine at Coffee Shops is Cool
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Ranch On Pizza is a No-No, But Wine at Coffee Shops is Cool

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 21, 2014.
It's Spring! Contemplate Asparagus & Mix Up a Sweet Pea Cocktail
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It's Spring! Contemplate Asparagus & Mix Up a Sweet Pea Cocktail

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 20, 2014.
Whisky, Schmisky: Scotland's Distilleries Are Making Serious Craft Gin
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Whisky, Schmisky: Scotland's Distilleries Are Making Serious Craft Gin

There's a revolution happening in Scotland—but it's not the spirit you expect. Sarah Doyle explores the new craft gins emerging from the heather-clad hills
Is Soy Good for You? Bad for You? What Does Science Say?
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Is Soy Good for You? Bad for You? What Does Science Say?

Are soy foods good for you? Or will they kill you? We combed through over 4,500 scientific studies to find out—the results will shock you (or maybe won't)
20% Is the New 15%: Tipping in the Age of Digital Payment
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20% Is the New 15%: Tipping in the Age of Digital Payment

New digital payment services like Square and Starbucks's updated mobile app are fundamentally changing the ways we reward good service with tips
Lunch Is the New Brunch, Plus We Can Quit Coffee Anytime We Want (Right?)
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Lunch Is the New Brunch, Plus We Can Quit Coffee Anytime We Want (Right?)

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 19, 2014.
Lattes Get Lemony & Kale Gets Even More Delicious
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Lattes Get Lemony & Kale Gets Even More Delicious

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 18, 2014.
Pat LaFrieda Thinks Like a Butcher, Cooks Like a Boss
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Pat LaFrieda Thinks Like a Butcher, Cooks Like a Boss

Butcher Pat LaFrieda gives us some great tips for how to cook restaurant-quality meat at home
Cheers! A Toast to Our 2014 James Beard Award Finalists
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Cheers! A Toast to Our 2014 James Beard Award Finalists

A celebration of Bon Appétit's 2014 James Beard Award nominees: Gabrielle Hamilton, Adam Sachs, Nick Paumgarten, and Christine Muhlke
Irish Folks Don't Love Corned Beef & Guy Fieri Likes His Apple Juice Cloudy
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Irish Folks Don't Love Corned Beef & Guy Fieri Likes His Apple Juice Cloudy

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 17, 2014.
A History of Protest Foods, from Eggs and Tomatoes to Cream Pies
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A History of Protest Foods, from Eggs and Tomatoes to Cream Pies

We take a look at some of history's protests that featured food
Interview with Vi Hart, Math-Food Artist, Because Pi Day
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Interview with Vi Hart, Math-Food Artist, Because Pi Day

Binary turduckens and more examples of math in the food we eat.
The Michelin Guide Expands to Nordic Countries; Taylor Swift & Ina Garten are BFFs
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The Michelin Guide Expands to Nordic Countries; Taylor Swift & Ina Garten are BFFs

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 14, 2014.
Check Out Our Awesome New Recipe of the Day Newsletters!
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Check Out Our Awesome New Recipe of the Day Newsletters!

Our new daily recipe newsletters will get you better info on all things food than ever before.
How Our Sense of Taste Changes as We Age
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How Our Sense of Taste Changes as We Age

Our taste buds age as we do, so what does that mean for the food we choose to eat?
France Won't Let Us Eat Parmesan & Dessert's Basically Not a Thing Anymore (What?!)
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France Won't Let Us Eat Parmesan & Dessert's Basically Not a Thing Anymore (What?!)

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 13, 2014.