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Powdered Water Exists; Obama's 'Favorite' Food Is Broccoli; Skim Milk Makes You Fat
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Powdered Water Exists; Obama's 'Favorite' Food Is Broccoli; Skim Milk Makes You Fat

Powdered water exists! Plus, Obama "loves" broccoli, every mention of coffee and pie on Twin Peaks, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Interview with Melissa Cookston, Two-Time World Barbecue Champion
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Interview with Melissa Cookston, Two-Time World Barbecue Champion

Two-time World Barbecue Champion Melissa Cookston talks about cooking for judges, Joe Q. Public's palate, and how she doesn't even LIKE eating barbecue
At Kenzo's Spring 2014 Menswear Show in Paris, Fruit Took the Front Row
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At Kenzo's Spring 2014 Menswear Show in Paris, Fruit Took the Front Row

Kenzo rolled out a giant carpet of fruit for its 2014 menswear show in Paris, free for guests to pick
Chef Shortage in New York City; Mexico Takes 'Fattest Country' Title from U.S.
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Chef Shortage in New York City; Mexico Takes 'Fattest Country' Title from U.S.

There's a chef shortage in NYC's elite kitchens. Plus, Mexico is fatter than the USA, France may label homemade restaurant foods, and more in our daily roundup of food news
What Barcelona Chef Albert Adria Eats for Breakfast
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What Barcelona Chef Albert Adria Eats for Breakfast

Chef Albert Adria--Ferran's brother and owner of Barcelona's hottest restaurants--has late nights, late mornings, and an addiction to fruit
Miller High Life, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist
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Miller High Life, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist

When it's 95 degrees out (and he should be drinking water), the Foodist turns to his favorite summer beer: Miller High Life
11 Epic Grill Explosion Videos; Hangovers Cost Americans $1.90 Per Drink
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11 Epic Grill Explosion Videos; Hangovers Cost Americans $1.90 Per Drink

Er, in the grill, in a roundup of the 11 most epic grill explosions. Plus, hangovers are costing America a fortune, drug lords smuggle hashish in sardines, and more in our daily roundup of food news
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The Best July 4th Photos on Instagram by BA Staffers

BA staffers really showed their stuff over the 4th of July holiday weekend, making everything from chicken under a brick to full-on lobster dinners
Author Stephen King Interviewed About the Foods He Loves and Hates
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Author Stephen King Interviewed About the Foods He Loves and Hates

Stephen King reveals the foods he swears by--and the "horrible" creatures he absolutely won't eat
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How Bloggers Cooked Bon Appetit's Many Recipes for Strawberries

We've got a ton of recipes here that use strawberries, and bloggers have been cooking (and shooting) them all
Is the Corn ACTUALLY Knee-High by the 4th of July?
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Is the Corn ACTUALLY Knee-High by the 4th of July?

We check in with six American corn farmers to find out: is the corn actually "knee-high by the Fourth of July"?
Was the American Revolution Fought for Food Freedom?
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Was the American Revolution Fought for Food Freedom?

For the Founding Fathers, food and farming were matters of extreme importance--and helped define, and even trigger, the American Revolution
Bon Appetit's Ultimate Backyard Barbecue Playlist
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Bon Appetit's Ultimate Backyard Barbecue Playlist

All of the Bon Appetit staff's favorite tunes for summer cookouts, in one playlist
6 Great Rose Wines to Drink This Summer
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6 Great Rose Wines to Drink This Summer

Whether you call it rose, rosado, or rosado, it's our favorite summer wine, and we've got 6 great bottles to try (plus 2 rules for drinking them)
Best Drunk Food Abroad; How to Make an Instant Soda Slushie; A Burger Map of America
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Best Drunk Food Abroad; How to Make an Instant Soda Slushie; A Burger Map of America

Here's a map of burgers that represent each state. Plus, how to make instant soda slushies, drunk munchies from abroad, and more in our daily roundup of food news
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Sundance NOW Is Streaming 9 Cool Food Documentaries in July

All month long, Sundance NOW is streaming some of the best food docs from the past five years--there's El Bulli, Danny Meyer, and more!
How to Decorate Your Outdoor Living Space
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How to Decorate Your Outdoor Living Space

When life moves outside, don't leave style behind. Deck out your lawn or, um, deck with our picks and you may never go back in
Rose Magnums for Summer, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist
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Rose Magnums for Summer, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist

Why magnums (and jeroboams!) of rose are the Foodist's favorite summertime wine
Entertaining Tips and Recipes from the Smile Chef Melia Marden
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Entertaining Tips and Recipes from the Smile Chef Melia Marden

Behold our new video series, "It's My Party"! Up first, a family-style meal at the bright, kooky home of Smile chef Melia Marden
Why Tea Is Better Than Coffee; 5 Reasons You'll See Sheep in Paris
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Why Tea Is Better Than Coffee; 5 Reasons You'll See Sheep in Paris

BuzzFeed says yes! (But what do they know?) Plus, protesters "flock" the Eiffel Tower, a food museum needs funding, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Patriotic Cooking Tools for the Fourth of July
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Patriotic Cooking Tools for the Fourth of July

Six patriotic cooking tools for your July 4th cookout
Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Little Apricot Cakes at Home
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Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Little Apricot Cakes at Home

Bloggers loved our Little Apricot Cakes, calling them "the perfect size for a light summer treat" (and we agree)
Junk Food Banned From US Public Schools; What Climate Change Means for Farmers
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Junk Food Banned From US Public Schools; What Climate Change Means for Farmers

Junk food is getting kicked out of schools in 2014. Plus: what climate change means for your grocery bill and more, in our daily roundup of food news
3 Essential Summer Pantry Items that Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin Keeps in His Kitchen
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3 Essential Summer Pantry Items that Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin Keeps in His Kitchen

Eric Ripert dishes on the three pantry items he can't live without in the summertime
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The 'Saving the Season' Dinner, a Party for Kevin West Thrown by Bon Appetit

Kevin West's awesome book, "Saving the Season," just came out, and BA and Band of Outsiders threw a party for him in L.A. Check out what went down!
Spotting Fish Imposters; The Rock Eats 7 Meals a Day; Downton Abbey's New Wine Brand; Restaurants Embrace Instagram
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Spotting Fish Imposters; The Rock Eats 7 Meals a Day; Downton Abbey's New Wine Brand; Restaurants Embrace Instagram

It's really hard to spot seafood imposters. Plus, "Downton Abbey" sells its own wine, the Rock eats seven meals a day, and more in our daily roundup of food news
The 10 Best New Imported Beers to Know Right Now
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The 10 Best New Imported Beers to Know Right Now

From Germany and Belgium to Norway, Catalonia, and Quebec, these 10 awesome breweries have just started selling in America
What Music Would Chef Sean Brock Play?
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What Music Would Chef Sean Brock Play?

What did the Husk chef play during last weekend's Grub Crawl in Charleston, SC? We've got the playlist (and here's a hint: think beards--big ones)
Does Food Have to Be Regional to Be Authentic? The Foodist Says No
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Does Food Have to Be Regional to Be Authentic? The Foodist Says No

Regional-cuisine zealots are tiresome, says the Foodist: There's no reason you can't have great lobster rolls in Atlanta or serious fried chicken in Portland
How to Know If a Starbucks Barista Is Hitting On You; Your Life in Jelly Beans
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How to Know If a Starbucks Barista Is Hitting On You; Your Life in Jelly Beans

Starbucks baristas are flirting via coffee cups. Plus, Colonel Sanders's white suit sells for thousands, and more in our daily roundup of food news