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Richard Hell's Morning Routine
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Richard Hell's Morning Routine

The punk author wakes up to Cafe Bustelo, but when it comes to food, he doesn't want any trouble
Appetizer Tuesday
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Appetizer Tuesday

These creamy blue crab beignets are lovely little finger-popping appetizers
What Kind of Food Will IBM's Chef-Computer Cook?
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What Kind of Food Will IBM's Chef-Computer Cook?

IBM is developing an artificial-intelligence chef computer. Here's what you might be served at its restaurant
Italian Cured Meats Heading for the U.S.; World's Best Restaurants List Leaked
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Italian Cured Meats Heading for the U.S.; World's Best Restaurants List Leaked

The FDA's lifting its ban on Italian cured meats. Plus, the "World's 50 Best Restaurants" list is leaked, a letter to an unborn cheeseburger, and more in our daily food news roundup
Shrimp Toast is the Hot New Dish of the Moment in Restaurants
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Shrimp Toast is the Hot New Dish of the Moment in Restaurants

The deep-fried dim sum classic is going big-time, from New York to Texas to California
10 Great Beers Made with Flowers
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10 Great Beers Made with Flowers

From jasmine and dandelion to chamomile and hibiscus, brewers are adding flowers to their springtime ales
A Bon Appetit Reader's Beef Stew Poem
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A Bon Appetit Reader's Beef Stew Poem

A reader was so moved by beef stew, he had to write a poem about it
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists and Start-Ups Are Going Vegan
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Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists and Start-Ups Are Going Vegan

Venture capitalists are pouring big bucks into food start-ups, many of which are focused on plant-based diets
What They Drank on Mad Men, Season 6, Episode 5
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What They Drank on Mad Men, Season 6, Episode 5

The killing of Martin Luther King, and the ensuing violence, upends the lives of the admen on "Mad Men"--including what and how they drink
Grill Pro Adam Perry Lang Fly-Fishing in Idaho
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Grill Pro Adam Perry Lang Fly-Fishing in Idaho

Grillmaster Adam Perry Lang retreats to the wilds of Idaho for a weekend of fly-fishing and epic campfire cooking with friends
Jerry Seinfeld Talks Coffee; Cabbies Talk Lunch; Wine Pairings for Breakups
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Jerry Seinfeld Talks Coffee; Cabbies Talk Lunch; Wine Pairings for Breakups

Jerry Seinfeld knows! Plus, cabbies share their favorite lunches, wine pairings for breakups, and more in our daily roundup of food news
How to Use Edible Flowers in Salads, Cocktails, and More
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How to Use Edible Flowers in Salads, Cocktails, and More

Farmers' markets are glowing with all kinds of edible blossoms, and ABC Kitchen chef Dan Kluger is here to explain how you can eat them at home
Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Tarragon Roasted Halibut with Hazelnut Brown Butter
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Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Tarragon Roasted Halibut with Hazelnut Brown Butter

Our tarragon roasted fish with hazelnut brown butter was a hit with bloggers, who deemed it "Excellent, and all in less than 45 minutes"
Coca-Cola Blames Obesity on Chicken; A 4-Year-Old Reviews Mission Chinese Food
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Coca-Cola Blames Obesity on Chicken; A 4-Year-Old Reviews Mission Chinese Food

A 4-year-old reviews Mission Chinese. Plus, Coke blames obesity on chicken, cutting up a watermelon in 20 seconds, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Is Chocolate Good for You? Or Bad?
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Is Chocolate Good for You? Or Bad?

Good luck asking science: For decades, studies have gone back and forth. So we sifted through the research in search of a final answer
Mario Batali Talks About Travel and Food
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Mario Batali Talks About Travel and Food

Mario Batali is a man constantly on the move. Here's how the restaurateur and co-host of ABC's 'The Chew' rolls on the road
'Mad Men' Thinks Le Cirque Is Older; Ben Affleck Eating on $1.50 a Day
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'Mad Men' Thinks Le Cirque Is Older; Ben Affleck Eating on $1.50 a Day

Le Cirque isn't as old as "Mad Men" thinks. Plus, Ben Affleck eats on $1.50 a day, a review of the "Top Chef" cruise, and more in our daily roundup of food news
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Interview with Tony Abou-Ganim, Author of 'Vodka Distilled'

It will if Tony Abou-Ganim has any say. The mixologist's new book is an ambitious attempt to redeem the spirit that people love but bartenders hate
Lake Austin Resort's Healthy Spa Food Menu
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Lake Austin Resort's Healthy Spa Food Menu

At Lake Austin resort in Texas, "spa food" means satisfaction, not sacrifice
April Bloomfield Cooks Fresh Ingredients Simply, From Artichokes to Snap Peas
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April Bloomfield Cooks Fresh Ingredients Simply, From Artichokes to Snap Peas

The season's freshest ingredients--from artichokes to rhubarb--don't need much to be delicious, especially in the hands of chef April Bloomfield
A 14-Year-Old McDonald's Burger Looks Like New; What $5 Buys You Around the World
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A 14-Year-Old McDonald's Burger Looks Like New; What $5 Buys You Around the World

A 14-year-old McDonald's burger looks brand new. Plus, how many bananas $5 buys you around the world, and more in our daily roundup of food news
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Chicken Cock Flavored Whiskey, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist

The flavored whiskey called Chicken Cock, says the Foodist, is the booze equivalent of "Fast & Furious 6." (He tries it anyway.)
Are All the Top French Chefs Freemasons?
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Are All the Top French Chefs Freemasons?

At the heart of the French food world lies a mystery: Are all the top chefs members of the Freemasons? BA opens a "forbidden" door on this secret society
Interview with Kelsey Timmerman, Author of 'Where Am I Eating?'
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Interview with Kelsey Timmerman, Author of 'Where Am I Eating?'

For Kelsey Timmerman, it's not a simple question. His new book looks at the overseas farms (and farmers) that grow the foods we eat every day
What Supermodel Karlie Kloss Eats for Breakfast
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What Supermodel Karlie Kloss Eats for Breakfast

Supermodel Karlie Kloss on almond-milk cappuccinos, granola bars, and "worldwide domination, one cookie at a time"
A Devilishly Easy, Cheesy Tuesday Appetizer
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A Devilishly Easy, Cheesy Tuesday Appetizer

These easy, spicy, pickle-larded cheese toasts aren't evil--but they will tempt you
'Gangnam Style' Rapper Psy Seeks Personal Chef; SodaStream Is Over 100 Years Old
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'Gangnam Style' Rapper Psy Seeks Personal Chef; SodaStream Is Over 100 Years Old

Korean rapper Psy seeks $40,000/month personal chef. Plus, the cinnamon challenge is bad, a filter can siphon water from Coke, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Earth Day Desserts, from Cake Pops to Ice Cream
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Earth Day Desserts, from Cake Pops to Ice Cream

These 6 globe-themed desserts are a sweet way to celebrate our one and only home
Interview with Karen Brooks, Author of 'The Mighty Gastropolis
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Interview with Karen Brooks, Author of 'The Mighty Gastropolis

Portland, OR, is a small city in an out-of-the-way corner of America. So how did it come to determine what we all eat?
Prune Chef Gabrielle Hamilton Road Trips the South
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Prune Chef Gabrielle Hamilton Road Trips the South

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton road-trips across the South, getting herself invited into people's kitchens in her search for the soul of the home cook