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Martian Terroir, Dumpling History, and Goya's Mysteries
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Martian Terroir, Dumpling History, and Goya's Mysteries

A roundup of food news for August 26, 2013
An On-Trend Twist on the Classic British Pimm's Cup
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An On-Trend Twist on the Classic British Pimm's Cup

Sherry's suddenly hugely popular—and works just right in the classic British Pimm's cup
Friendly's New Strategy; What Marchers on Washington Ate
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Friendly's New Strategy; What Marchers on Washington Ate

A roundup of food news for August 23, 2013
2 Chainz Didn't Come to the BA Kitchen Because He Got Arrested
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2 Chainz Didn't Come to the BA Kitchen Because He Got Arrested

Bon Appetit's listening/dinner party for 2 Chainz's new album was canceled because the rapper got arrested in Oklahoma
The Great Hummus Debate, Cavemen Liked Spices, Who BBQ'd a Swan?
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The Great Hummus Debate, Cavemen Liked Spices, Who BBQ'd a Swan?

A round-up of food news for August 22, 2013
The Zojirushi Is a Thermos Worth Bragging About
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The Zojirushi Is a Thermos Worth Bragging About

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug is great for keeping your liquids hot or cold for an insanely long time.
Why Sherry Is Suddenly Cool
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Why Sherry Is Suddenly Cool

Once relegated to old ladies and British aristocrats, Sherry is now the pour of the moment. Here's all you need to know.
2 Chainz Made a Spotify Playlist for Bon Appétit!
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2 Chainz Made a Spotify Playlist for Bon Appétit!

Here's a Spotify playlist by 2 Chainz, who's coming to Bon Appétit's Test Kitchen for dinner and a listening party for his new album, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time
Our Farms Are Expensive, Our Pigs Are Strong, Our Sake Is So-So
How Science Finds Counterfeit Foods, from Beef to Beer to Coffee
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How Science Finds Counterfeit Foods, from Beef to Beer to Coffee

How scientists create new methods to verify the authenticity of foods like beef, beer, cheese, fish, coffee, and pomegranate juice
Organic-Shaped, Vintage-Inspired Plates Are a Restaurant Trend
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Organic-Shaped, Vintage-Inspired Plates Are a Restaurant Trend

11 organic-shaped, vintage-inspired dishes you'll see at cool restaurants across America
Where Does Sofia Coppola Eat in NYC, LA, & Paris?
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Where Does Sofia Coppola Eat in NYC, LA, & Paris?

Where "The Bling Ring" director Sofia Coppola loves to eat salami, Welsh rarebit, and chopped salad
How to Order Wine on a First Date
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How to Order Wine on a First Date

A guide to choosing the right wine for all kinds of first dates, from Internet blind dates to co-workers to one-night stands
Instant Ramen, French Bull Meat, and Farming Robots
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Instant Ramen, French Bull Meat, and Farming Robots

Plus Finn (from Adventure Time) endlessly eating pizza, foraging for Nordic beer, a rum punch for Elmore Leonard, and more in today's food news roundup
Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, Reviewed by the Foodist
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Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, Reviewed by the Foodist

Andrew Knowlton, the Bon Appétit Foodist, reviews Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, an American-made rival to Bailey's
How to Host a Mini Dinner Party, with Tiny Food, Drinks, Décor
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How to Host a Mini Dinner Party, with Tiny Food, Drinks, Décor

How to throw a miniature dinner party, with advice from chef Courtney Sproule of Din Din, in Portland, Oregon
What Lulu Frost Designer Lisa Salzer Has for Breakfast Every Morning
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What Lulu Frost Designer Lisa Salzer Has for Breakfast Every Morning

A look at how the fabulous founder, owner, and designer of Lulu Frost Jewelry starts her days
The Coffee Cup As Design Icon, MSG As Food-Saver, Climate Change As Apple Ruiner
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The Coffee Cup As Design Icon, MSG As Food-Saver, Climate Change As Apple Ruiner

Artist Jon Feinstein took photos of fast food by putting them directly on his scanner, the history (and future) of MSG, the coffee cup sleeve as design icon, and more in today's roundup of food news
What's the Deal with Fried Green Tomatoes?
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What's the Deal with Fried Green Tomatoes?

The truth about this Southern delicacy's origin
Drive-Thru Daiquiris, Cooking on Mars, Bog Butter, and Big Mead
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Drive-Thru Daiquiris, Cooking on Mars, Bog Butter, and Big Mead

Restaurants are making weird butter (including "bog butter," aged in swamps), mead is back, tortillas taste good on simulated Mars, and more in today's roundup of food news
Friday Happy Hour: The Hey Hey, My My
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Friday Happy Hour: The Hey Hey, My My

This bright, perfectly balanced cocktail from Portland's Ava Gene's is the perfect way to start off your weekend