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Glory Hole's Buttered Toast Doughnut

It's a doughnut, slathered in butter, dusted with breadcrumbs, and according to Charlotte Druckman, it's crazy good
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Bon Appetit Food Editor Allie Lewis Clapp Talks Soup on the 'Today' Show

Allie Lewis Clapp hit the "Today" show this morning and showed how to make quick, easy, hearty winter soups
Bon Appetit Digital Editions for Your iPad, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, and Nook
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Bon Appetit Digital Editions for Your iPad, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, and Nook

Know who loves the tablet edition of our magazine as much as you? Editor in chief Adam Rapoport does--here's why
Food Disasters
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Food Disasters

Think that Norwegian cheese fire was crazy? Check out these historical calamities caused by molasses, flour, beer, and, yes, tapioca
Irish Drunk Driving, Computerized Pizza, and Thai Bananas
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Irish Drunk Driving, Computerized Pizza, and Thai Bananas

In rural Ireland you can drive tipsy, in 1974 you could order pizza by computer, and more in our daily roundup of food stories from around the world
Mackerel Is No Longer Sustainable, So Get Ready to Eat Sardines, Herring, and Jellyfish
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Mackerel Is No Longer Sustainable, So Get Ready to Eat Sardines, Herring, and Jellyfish

Now that mackerel's no longer a sustainable species in the UK, the Foodist is getting ready for a future of sardines, herring, and jellyfish
The ReviewerCard Is Quite Possibly the Worst Idea Ever
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The ReviewerCard Is Quite Possibly the Worst Idea Ever

It's the ReviewerCard, and the Foodist says it's not only blackmail--it'll get you punched in the nose
Kelly Wearstler Interview with Bon Appetit
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Kelly Wearstler Interview with Bon Appetit

We asked the uber-designer (interiors, architecture, fashion) how she tackles 30 meetings a day (plus 5:30 a.m. boot camp). Her answers were revealing
Maine Shrimp Season Opens Today, Ends Soon, So Eat 'Em If You Got 'Em
Lifestyle

Maine Shrimp Season Opens Today, Ends Soon, So Eat 'Em If You Got 'Em

The good news: sushi-grade Maine shrimp are hitting the market now. The bad news: they won't be available for long
Rapper Big Boi's Morning Routine
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Rapper Big Boi's Morning Routine

You should see what he does with turkey spaghetti. Plus, other tidbits from the nocturnal rapper's morning routine
Guy Fieri to Make Pinot Noir; How to Cook with Snow
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Guy Fieri to Make Pinot Noir; How to Cook with Snow

Yup, Fieri's in the wine biz. Plus, Portlandia mocks foodies, Murakami titles as restaurant names, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Cheez-Its and Stale Pretzels at the Inauguration Ball
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Cheez-Its and Stale Pretzels at the Inauguration Ball

The Inaugural Ball apparently didn't put much effort into its menu. Cheez-Its, anyone?
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SNL's 'Top Dog Chef' Skewers Dogs, Chefs

Metaphorically, though, not with, like, actual skewers
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Crabbie's

Crabbie's has a slow-build spice, a sweet roundness, and oh, did we mention? Alcohol!
Return of the Tater Tot
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Return of the Tater Tot

The crunch-tastic snack is finally getting its due from grown-ups
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Watch Night + Market's Kris Yenbamroong Make Nam Prik Noom

More formally known as nam prik noom (Chiang Rai chile relish). Watch Kris Yenbamroong and learn
The Presidential Inauguration Cake
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The Presidential Inauguration Cake

What kind of cake are they serving at the Inauguration? Ace of Cakes' Duff Goldman explains his six-tiered creation
The Best Food Parties in D.C. During the Presidential Inauguration
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The Best Food Parties in D.C. During the Presidential Inauguration

Are you going to the Inaugural Ball? Us neither. But that's okay, because states like Hawaii, Vermont, and Texas are throwing deliciously wild parties
Daily Food News
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Daily Food News

Lobsters feel pain, Chuck Schumer makes apple pie, ice comes in skull form, and more in our daily roundup of food news
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Michel Rostang for Citizens for Humanity

In this exclusive premiere of a Citizens of Humanity video, chef Michel Rostang talks about life (and lunch) with four generations of his family
Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers
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Bloggers Cook Bon Appetit's Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers

When bloggers baked our Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers, the results were as beautiful as they were buttery
Two Boroughs Larder's Fruity Pebble Oatmeal Cookie
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Two Boroughs Larder's Fruity Pebble Oatmeal Cookie

Two Boroughs Larder turns this kids cereal into a treat for all ages, and Charlotte Druckman has the recipe
How Eleven Madison Park Serves Apple Brandy
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How Eleven Madison Park Serves Apple Brandy

Eleven Madison Park's eau de vie is not only great for sipping--it makes a great (and New Yorky) cocktail
Why the Fork is to Blame for Our Overbites; Subway Footlong Is Not a Foot Long
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Why the Fork is to Blame for Our Overbites; Subway Footlong Is Not a Foot Long

Especially when Subway's Footlong isn't a foot long. Plus, America wins the whiskey world, how forks gave us overbites, and more in our daily roundup of food news
Chefs Daniel Boulud and Danny Bowien Talk Cooking
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Chefs Daniel Boulud and Danny Bowien Talk Cooking

One runs a French temple of gastronomy, the other an upstart Chinese joint. What could Boulud and Bowien possibly learn from each other? As it turns out, a lot
Inside the Sun Noodle Factory, Ramen Suppliers to Momofuku, Setagaya, Ivan Orkin, and More
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Inside the Sun Noodle Factory, Ramen Suppliers to Momofuku, Setagaya, Ivan Orkin, and More

For three generations, the Uki family has made noodles for ramen shops like Momofuku. In his new BA column, Francis Lam visits their N.J. factory to learn their toothsome secrets
How to Eat, Dress, and Live, Pacific Northwest Style
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How to Eat, Dress, and Live, Pacific Northwest Style

More than ever, Washington and Oregon determine how we dress, eat, and live. Here's how to make that world your own
Why You Should Never Go Out to Eat on Valentine's Day
Today's Food News
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Today's Food News

That squid could be pig rectum, that pasta has 3,120 calories, that smoothie costs $1 extra (for liberals), and more in our daily roundup of food news
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The 9 Weirdest Food TV Shows of All Time

Or even lunchtime. We've rounded up 9 of the weirdest food TV shows, from "Feed Me Bubbe" to "Let's Paint, Exercise, and Cook"