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The "Parks & Rec" star's recipe, on our site by popular demand

Are Timothy Ferriss's culinary shortcuts genius or folly? The Foodist fries up his harissa crab cakes to find out

A journey through history with Bon Appetit's "retro" Thanksgiving spreads

No, seriously, forget about it. BA Foodist Andrew Knowlton thinks we should put aside these petty squabbles and focus on what matters most: good food

We asked the people behind our favorite housewares stores to shop their own collections for the gifts that belong on your list.

To some restaurateurs, everything. A brief history of bitter branding battles, from Ray's to Gordon Ramsay

Skip the fancy paper, ribbons, and time spent getting the package just so: These gifts look as good as they taste.

On the most American of holidays, celebrate with these world-class cheeses from across the 50 states

Got an uncle who claims white meat is healthier than dark, or that tryptophan makes you sleepy? Debunk him with ... reality!

Hand-tooled, low-tech, and fashionably utilitarian, these U.S.-made goods take craftsmanship to the next level.

Plus, Jay-Z likes his truffles, Twinkies go for $100 on eBay, the death of American beer, and more in our daily roundup of food news

Are Timothy Ferriss's culinary shortcuts genius or folly? Features editor Carla Lalli Music roasts his chicken to find out

If not, and you still aren't ready for Thanksgiving, then this is the story for you: a guide to doing it all at the very last minute

The designer is up before 7, drinks 9 million cups of tea, and even has his own nanny. How utterly unbarbaric

Start with a world-class cured ham, add a sharp knife for easy slicing, and pretty soon your party will rival the most popular tapas bar in Spain.

And other wacky, food-related petitions filed to the White House

The day the Petraeus scandal broke, Paula Broadwell was dining out with her husband. Here's what was on the menu (besides heartbreak)

Plus, Hemingway's favorite cocktails, grandma cuisine, and high-speed, bare-handed potato peeling in our round-up of today's food news

Hostess is liquidating its brands, and Twitter's abuzz with anger, sadness, and nostalgia

As China picks its new leader, a look back at the tastes of its rulers

We want to see how you're making our cover model. Submit your photos by November 28!

The left-leaning rapper (and son of a chef) wakes at 11 and is "definitely a toast guy"

A cafe map of America, a maybe deadly energy drink, and a real turkey of a music video, all in our daily roundup of food news

Go beyond candy canes this season with colorful retro treats from boutique makers.

Charlotte Druckman introduces the whole-grain chocolate-chocolate cookies from Portland's Bakeshop

A history of restaurant-critic bile-spewing, from Mark Twain to Pete Wells

And other fascinating food stories we read today, from Springsteen's junk-food habit to the coming Champagne shortage

Too busy to bake your own? The solution to dessert is in the mail

What to serve on Thanksgiving eve? Providers columnist Jenny Rosenstrach has answers

The methodology behind the BA Seal of Approval