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How a 36-Year-Old Restaurant Chef Eats on $70K in Portland, Maine
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How a 36-Year-Old Restaurant Chef Eats on $70K in Portland, Maine

Between quick family meals with his staff and midnight dinners, here's how he eats.
A Main Ingredient in Chrissy Teigen's New Baking Mixes: Drama
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A Main Ingredient in Chrissy Teigen's New Baking Mixes: Drama

Plus, Ben Affleck initiates Jennifer Lopez into the cult of Dunkin', and is cooking a privilege?
I Was Estranged From My Husband’s Mother. Then He Got Sick—And She Came to Cook
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I Was Estranged From My Husband’s Mother. Then He Got Sick—And She Came to Cook

Author Tembi Locke, whose memoir From Scratch inspired the hit Netflix series, shares the untold story of some very special Sicilian cookies.
These Food Brands Are Actually Raising Prices Higher Than Inflation Rates Call For
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These Food Brands Are Actually Raising Prices Higher Than Inflation Rates Call For

Critics claim food companies and restaurants are taking advantage of inflation to raise prices higher and higher.
The Unexpected Gratitude of Eating Roast Chicken After Taking LSD
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The Unexpected Gratitude of Eating Roast Chicken After Taking LSD

In a new essay book edited by Zosia Mamet, writer Jia Tolentino recalls the cosmic joy of roasting a chicken after tripping.
Julia Knows Best: What I Learned From Cooking Julia Child's Recipes For a Year
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Julia Knows Best: What I Learned From Cooking Julia Child's Recipes For a Year

Everything Julie Powell learned from cooking through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
How Liquid Death Became Gen Z’s La Croix
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How Liquid Death Became Gen Z’s La Croix

Thanks to social media and a sustainable ethos, Liquid Death has become the new drink of a generation.
Inside the Fantastical, Vivid World of New York's Mushroom Festival
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Inside the Fantastical, Vivid World of New York's Mushroom Festival

Over a thousand people attended the New York City Fungus Festival, where delightfully odd mushrooms were on display. Here’s a look at them.
Trader Joe's Cookies & Creme Granola Is Wow, Just Wow
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Trader Joe's Cookies & Creme Granola Is Wow, Just Wow

Plus more October winners (and some losers) from Trader Joe's, reviewed.
At Restoration Hardware’s Restaurants, the CEO Once Banned Black Pepper for Being “Too Spicy”
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At Restoration Hardware’s Restaurants, the CEO Once Banned Black Pepper for Being “Too Spicy”

Plus, mashed potatoes attack a Monet painting and a woman slices butter with her teeth.
6 Common Kitchen Renovation Mistakes to Avoid for Effortless Cooking
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6 Common Kitchen Renovation Mistakes to Avoid for Effortless Cooking

You might not need that kitchen island, a big fridge isn't always better, and make sure your sink and stove aren't too far apart.
What Is a Pork Chop Sandwich? In Montana, It’s the Best Road Meal to Stop For
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What Is a Pork Chop Sandwich? In Montana, It’s the Best Road Meal to Stop For

Invented in the 1920s, the battered, deep-fried pork loin burger is a cult-favorite dish.
The James Corden-Balthazar Drama Is Somehow Still Going
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The James Corden-Balthazar Drama Is Somehow Still Going

Plus, could Kit Kats be filled with... other Kit Kats?
How a 34-Year-Old Paramedic Eats on $80K in Avon, CO
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How a 34-Year-Old Paramedic Eats on $80K in Avon, CO

Between 48-hour shifts and weekend camping trips, here's how he eats.
They Made a ‘Great British Bake Off Musical,’ And We Suggested Some Songs
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They Made a ‘Great British Bake Off Musical,’ And We Suggested Some Songs

Our musical theater nerds offered up a few unsolicited song suggestions: "Into the Tent," "It's a Ruff Puff Life (For Us)," and more.
Guy Fieri’s Nonstop, All-Day Dream Dinner Party
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Guy Fieri’s Nonstop, All-Day Dream Dinner Party

The chef, TV host, and mayor of Flavortown loves courses, chili crisp, and putting anchovies on ice cream.
Is Natural Wine Losing Its Cool Factor?
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Is Natural Wine Losing Its Cool Factor?

Natural wine is all over restaurant and bar menus these days. What happens when something so avant-garde goes mainstream?
The Internet Is Way Too Obsessed With What Celebrities Eat
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The Internet Is Way Too Obsessed With What Celebrities Eat

Olivia Wilde’s special salad dressing. James Corden’s yolk-only omelet at Balthazar. If you’re familiar with these words, I am sorry.
A Waffle Maker Seemed Unnecessary—Until I Shared It With Others
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A Waffle Maker Seemed Unnecessary—Until I Shared It With Others

For author Hua Hsu, a single-use appliance brought along a beloved weekend ritual.
Activists Arrested After Throwing Tomato Soup at Van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" Painting
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Activists Arrested After Throwing Tomato Soup at Van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" Painting

Two Just Stop Oil protestors threw a can of tomato soup on Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting in London’s National Gallery. Here’s why.
Why You Want to Pet the Food Delivery Robot
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Why You Want to Pet the Food Delivery Robot

They're just nuts and bolts. Why do people find them so cute?
Why Are Dunkin’ Fans So Angry Right Now?
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Why Are Dunkin’ Fans So Angry Right Now?

Plus, Martha Stewart and Liquid Death launch a creepy candle and sbagliato continues its viral reign.
The BA Staff Picks the Best Food TV Shows and Movies to Watch This October
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The BA Staff Picks the Best Food TV Shows and Movies to Watch This October

Grab that hot cocoa and kettle corn and indulge in cozy food shows.
Late Chef Fatima Ali’s Legacy Lives on in a New Posthumous Memoir
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Late Chef Fatima Ali’s Legacy Lives on in a New Posthumous Memoir

In an excerpt from Savor: A Chef’s Hunger for More, the former Top Chef contestant shares the story of her first time cooking in a New York City kitchen.
Are Drugs in Halloween Candy Really a Risk?
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Are Drugs in Halloween Candy Really a Risk?

This year, people are worried over rainbow fentanyl in Halloween candy. Experts say the risk is unlikely.
GBBO’s ‘Mexico Week’ Shows the UK Doesn’t Understand Mexican Food Quite Yet
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GBBO’s ‘Mexico Week’ Shows the UK Doesn’t Understand Mexican Food Quite Yet

Clichés and butchered Spanish aside, the episode feels like a missed opportunity.
How a 56-Year-Old Chronically Ill Cookbook Writer Eats on $128K in San Diego, CA
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How a 56-Year-Old Chronically Ill Cookbook Writer Eats on $128K in San Diego, CA

Because of her illness, she’s mostly housebound and can’t dine out. She and her husband live on a single income.
This Is Officially the Worst Way to Eat a Pizza
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This Is Officially the Worst Way to Eat a Pizza

Also, Emma Chamberlain shows off her corn-shaped stools and Balenciaga makes a clutch shaped like a bag of Lay’s chips. 
Wait, King Charles’s Biscuits Company Is a Thing?
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Wait, King Charles’s Biscuits Company Is a Thing?

At the foundation of Waitrose Duchy Organic is the humble oaten biscuit.
Are Vegetarians Twice as Depressed as Meat Eaters?
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Are Vegetarians Twice as Depressed as Meat Eaters?

A new study says yes, but some dietitians have a beef with the findings.