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The 10 Best Super Bowl Food Commercials (Also, the Worst and the Weirdest)
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The 10 Best Super Bowl Food Commercials (Also, the Worst and the Weirdest)

Here are ten of the Super Bowl's best, worst, and weirdest food ads
Valentine's Day Is Not Just for Couples
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Valentine's Day Is Not Just for Couples

Romance, schmomance. For Valentine's Day, these #ladieswhofeast made a date with deliciousness. Join them for a white negroni...and stay awhile
Today's Food News
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Today's Food News

A study blames obesity on the recession, a taste test picks the best $1 burger, a Super Bowl soda kerfuffle, and more in our daily roundup of food news
The Evolution of Chips from Potato to Pringles to Pita to Kale
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The Evolution of Chips from Potato to Pringles to Pita to Kale

The evolution of the beloved American snack, from potatos and Pringles to taro, pita, and kale. What might the future bring?
Chips and Dip Etiquette, According to the Foodist
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Chips and Dip Etiquette, According to the Foodist

That is the question, and the Foodist has the answer to that--and to all your chips-and-dip etiquette queries
Essential Foods for the Super Bowl, According to Bon Appetit Readers
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Essential Foods for the Super Bowl, According to Bon Appetit Readers

Nachos, guac, chili, ice-cold beer, and more. Here's what makes the big game a big event for our readers
Ed Koch
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Ed Koch

From "the fattiest pastrami" to Peking duck, the late mayor was a man with tastes as expansive as the city he loved
Today's Food News
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Today's Food News

A German thief made off with a golden biscuit, Doritos is making Taco Bell chips, Coke still makes Coke with coca, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Why Do We Eat the Way We Do? Brian Wansink, Food Psychologist, Has Answers for Francis Lam
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Why Do We Eat the Way We Do? Brian Wansink, Food Psychologist, Has Answers for Francis Lam

Why can't you eat just one Dorito? Or make a diet work? Columnist Francis Lam talks to Cornell's guru of marketing and psychology to find out why
The Tebirke Pastry from Bien Cuit
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The Tebirke Pastry from Bien Cuit

The poppyseed-crusted tebirke, as made by Bien Cuit, is the real Scandinavian deal, says Charlotte Druckman
Today's Food News
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Today's Food News

It's Food Scientist (a.k.a. flavor maker) at Ben & Jerry's. Plus, Taco Bell hates veggies, a cocktail fit for breakfast, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Where to Eat and Drink in Atlanta
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Where to Eat and Drink in Atlanta

The Foodist's hometown isn't just the heart of the Southern-food renaissance--it's got everything from Indian fried chicken to a strip club even Mom would like
Orange Wines
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Orange Wines

An Old World rarity, orange wines look like whites, taste like reds, and are making their way into U.S. vineyards and restaurants
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Yo La Tengo's New Food-Themed Video, "I'll Be Around," and an Interview with Ira Kaplan

The indie band's new food-themed video is here! Plus, an exclusive Q&A with lead singer Ira Kaplan on BBQ touring, hot chicken, and dining with friends
Recipes and Cooking Tips for Your Super Bowl Party This Sunday
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Recipes and Cooking Tips for Your Super Bowl Party This Sunday

Step into our Super Bowl Party HQ for all the gametime recipes you could ever possibly need
Today's Food News
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Today's Food News

Photorealistic food sweatshirts exist, Cool Ranch tacos will exist soon, Ashton Kutcher learns the dangers of fruit, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Taiwan Beer
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Taiwan Beer

Taiwan Beer's design is the height of utilitarian cool--and perfectly represents what's inside: a crisp, refreshing everyday lager
Eddie Huang's Morning Routine
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Eddie Huang's Morning Routine

The chef turned author on soy milk, astrology, and other...obsessions. Plus, an exclusive audio clip from his book, "Fresh Off the Boat"
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Ice Carving

How does Team Bocuse d'Or USA relieve the stress of training? By taking a chainsaw to a frozen block of water, of course. Here's video evidence
What Do Water, Beer, Milk, Gasoline, and Sriracha Cost, in Dollars per Gallon?
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What Do Water, Beer, Milk, Gasoline, and Sriracha Cost, in Dollars per Gallon?

Which costs more, beer or milk? For the answer, check out this handy price chart of our most precious liquids, from O.J. to gasoline to Sriracha
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Dustin Hoffman's Oscar-Night Routine

The Oscar-winning actor gets chatty with Mickey Rapkin, revealing an awards-show routine built on Patrón shots and In-N-Out burgers
An Epic Chicken Wing Heist; How Juice Cleanses REALLY Affect You; Czech Republic Trying to Make Water Cheaper than Beer
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An Epic Chicken Wing Heist; How Juice Cleanses REALLY Affect You; Czech Republic Trying to Make Water Cheaper than Beer

Ask the Georgia thieves who stole them. Plus, a Belgian laundromat has a bar, PepsiCo products have a new ingredient, and more in our daily roundup of food news
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Nachos for the Super Bowl

Our editor in chief, Adam Rapoport, went on 'Today' to school Al Roker, Matt Lauer, et al. in the fine art of building the ultimate Super Bowl snack
How to Build the Perfect Plate of Nachos for the Super Bowl
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How to Build the Perfect Plate of Nachos for the Super Bowl

Andrew Knowlton shares his guide to the layering, balancing, and copious amounts of cheese behind the perfect Super Bowl snack
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How Team USA Trains for the 2013 Bocuse d'Or

Will Team USA hit the podium at the "Olympics of Cooking" next week in France? We take a look at their training program
Today's Food News
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Today's Food News

It's shot by a Singaporean photographer. Also, PBR may buy Twinkies, cocktails in GIF form, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Favorite Pan-Roasted Brined Pork Chops
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Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Favorite Pan-Roasted Brined Pork Chops

When the Internet made the pan-roasted pork from our January cover, the results were, as one blogger put it, "crazy delicious" (and pretty to boot)
Super Bowl Beers
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Super Bowl Beers

Ravens vs. 49ers? Meh. The real question is: Who's got the better brews, Maryland or NorCal? Joshua M. Bernstein imagines the battle
Today's Food News
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Today's Food News

Food fraud is rampant, nightcaps ruin your life, worms taste like potato chips, and more in our roundup of today's food news
The Beastie Boys' Mike D on His Rockaway Relief Food Truck
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The Beastie Boys' Mike D on His Rockaway Relief Food Truck

Feeding the Sandy-stricken, that is. But is Beastie Boy Mike D's Rockaway Plate Lunch Truck a sure shot to win the Food Innovator Awards?