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Mimi Thorisson's Picture-Perfect Dinner Party in France
A beautiful woman cooking mouthwatering food in a gorgeous French farmhouse? Don't hate Mimi Thorisson: Just follow her tips for how to throw a dinner party
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How to Throw a Stress-Free Dinner Party
The no-stress, plan-ahead, you-can-do-it, strategic, genius guide to throwing a dinner party, according to Food52's Amanda Hesser
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6 Dinner Party Essentials, Selected by Our Editors
The necessities for entertaining, from coasters to cheese to party games (dominoes!)
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Oyster Pirates Were Real, Pillaged Chesapeake Bay's Beds
A roundup of food news from around the internet for September 30, 2013.
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8 Beautiful, Table-Saving Trivets in All Price Ranges
8 beautiful, essential trivets in prices ranging from $13 to $115
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How Marcella Hazan Taught Us All to Cook with Precision
Hazan introduced America to real Italian cooking, but to our Providers columnist, Jenny Rosenstrach, she was like family—if a little strict
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How a Government Shutdown Would Affect Food in America
A government shutdown could have consequences for how (and where) Americans eat, from national-park concessions to military commissaries
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Questlove's Tips for Throwing a Killer Dinner Party
The Roots drummer, Jimmy Fallon foil, and owner of Hybird restaurant never hosts without for-hire bartenders—and the Golden Girls theme song
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Twitter Responds to Barilla's Homophobic Comments
A roundup of food news around the internet for September 27, 2013.
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Quiz: Nail Polish or Apple Breed?
Apple varieties and Essie nail polishes both have fun, flamboyant names. So which is which? Take our quiz to find out.
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LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy on DJing a Dinner Party
When it comes DJing dinner parties, says LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, a turntable is always better than an iPhone
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How Readers Cooked Recipes from the Best New Restaurants in America
A slideshow of bloggers' renditions of the Hot 10 Best New Restaurants' recipes from Bon Appétit's September 2013 issue
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Like Any Good Jersey Girl, Ali Larter Loves Coors Light
Watch the actress—and proud native of Cherry Hill, N.J.—knock back a shot and a beer with Bon Appétit's own Andrew Knowlton
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Overstocked Pantries Are Food People Problem #1
Bon Appétit staffers have overstocked pantries—beans, canned food, cookie decorations—and it's becoming a Serious Issue. Click through to see what we mean
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A History of the Cake Mix, the Invention That Redefined 'Baking'
From their invention in the Depression to their postwar popularity, cake mixes are an expression of American ingenuity (and marketing)
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Mastering the Art of French Eating, by Ann Mah: Excerpt
In 'Mastering the Art of French Eating,' Ann Mah tries to adapt to life in France by eating the country's iconic foods. But will andouillette—a.k.a. tripe sausage—be her undoing?
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Eggs Without Shells; The Man Who Walks Vegetables
Food news from around the Internet for September 25, 2013
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EMBARGOED: Death of the Cronut, May 2013–TK
The illegitimate child of a croissant and a Krispy Kreme was found half-eaten and discarded in Times Square yesterday [DO NOT PUBLISH W/OUT CONFIRM]
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In Memoriam: The Cronut's Life in Pictures
From its humble origins to the heights of stardom to its ignominious demise, a look at the brief life and times of the Cronut™
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The Complete Guide to Drinking Beer for College Students
From choosing beers to pouring them to avoiding a hangover, our fundamental guide to beer for the brew-minded college student
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Breaking Bad Props Up for Auction; Original Ray's Sold Heroin
Food news from around the Internet for September 24, 2013
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All the Food in Thomas Pynchon's Books (and What It Means, Sorta)
In all of his books, Thomas Pynchon has shown one singular obsession. No, not paranoia—food. With his new book, Bleeding Edge, now out, we've rounded up all the best food moments in his oeuvre
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The Mysteries of French Kale; Worst Restaurant Experiences
Food news from across the Internet for September 23, 2013
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How We Rocked Out at Feast Portland (and So Can You!)
A Spotify playlist of the songs chosen by Bon Appétit deputy editor Scott DeSimon at the Feast Portland after-party
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The Whiskey of 'Breaking Bad,' from Knob Creek to Dimple Pinch
Why does Walter White drink Dimple Pinch blended Scotch? As Breaking Bad nears its end, Jordana Rothman looks into the deeper significance of the show's boozy moments
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Jessica Alba on Organic Food, Dumplings in L.A., Weeknight Dinners
The actress discusses the challenge of finding a balance between eating super-healthy (blueberries!) and indulging in dumplings and wine
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The 12 Best Food Tattoos, from Peanut Butter to Butcher's Diagrams
From butcher's diagrams to Twin Peaks sleeves to a "chip on the shoulder," these are the coolest, funniest, most conceptually brilliant food-themed tats we could find
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3 Do-Ahead Pitcher Cocktails, Perfect for a Dinner Party
Make these 3 cocktails—Sazerac, Autumn Gin Sour, and the Evening in Kingston—by the batch to serve at your next dinner party
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The 10 Kinds of Smell; House Cuts Food Stamps by $39B
Food news from around the Internet for September 20, 2013