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Gene Simmons Was Made for Lovin' This Burger

And for lovin' unfettered, free-market capitalism
Old meets new in 21st century maple syrup production; the Campbell's-made, Warhol-inspired "Souper Dress"
3 Things You Should Know about Chef Susan Feniger (and Kaya Toast)
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3 Things You Should Know about Chef Susan Feniger (and Kaya Toast)

Warning: Prepare to see something better than grilled cheese at the bottom of this post
Patagonia Kicks Off "Patagonia Provisions" with Wild Salmon Jerky
Lifestyle

Patagonia Kicks Off "Patagonia Provisions" with Wild Salmon Jerky

Starting with wild salmon jerky, the outdoor gear company is hoping to push an environmentalist message with its new food line
Denny's taps comics to bring in younger diners; a foldable, portable wine rack
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Soft-Serve Frozen Beer Foam from (Where Else?) Japan

Kirin has figured out how to turn beer into soft-serve, making warm lager a thing of the past
What not to cook when your house is for sale; the worst of all possible dinner guests
Win a Cookbook
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Win a Cookbook

Vote for your favorite photo from Salad for Dinner and you could win a copy of the new cookbook
Is Professional Food Writing Dead?
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Is Professional Food Writing Dead?

Amanda Hesser wrote an interesting (and, sadly, pretty much accurate) article on the dwindling options available for those who want to write about food for a living
Don't Judge a Dip by Its Color
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Don't Judge a Dip by Its Color

This tastes too good to let looks get in the way
How the Air Force drops energy bars; the MEATeor is coming!
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How the Air Force drops energy bars; the MEATeor is coming!

Today's recommended links by BA editors...
Gourmet Golf
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Gourmet Golf

For the first time in decades, a real live Southerner is going to set the menu at golf's biggest culinary event: the Champions Dinner in Augusta, GA
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Watch SNL's Fake Ad for "Almost Pizza"

The pizza-like product that is, in some ways, similar to pizza, but cannot legally be referred to as such
Family finds what might be $130 million in Coca-Cola stock purchased at a garage sale; the pancakes, butter and syrup quilt with bacon rug
From Augusta with Love (and Pimiento Cheese)
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From Augusta with Love (and Pimiento Cheese)

Why a day-old sandwich is the next best thing to being at the Masters
Charlize Theron Descends from Celestial Realms, Eats "Lunch"
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Charlize Theron Descends from Celestial Realms, Eats "Lunch"

They didn't have a demi-goddess menu option
Our Tax Day Detox
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Our Tax Day Detox

And we have a shopping list and the recipes to get you started
The Sweet Sound of Flavor
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The Sweet Sound of Flavor

Sweet and savory might have a place on the musical scale
So Fennel, Cardamom, and Peas Are Forbidden at Passover? OY!
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So Fennel, Cardamom, and Peas Are Forbidden at Passover? OY!

Even most of the bar and bat mitzvah'd on the staff claimed ignorance, so we decided to take a closer look at what's up with Kosher for Passover
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Forget The Cherry, We'll Take An Egg On Top

See how bloggers served up Thomas Keller's poached egg
Mon Dieu! Cheap Bordeaux!
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Mon Dieu! Cheap Bordeaux!

France's richest wine region boasts some of the most expensive bottles in the world. But you don't have to be part of the 1 percent to drink like it
Hidden Valley wants to make ranch the 'new ketchup'; floppy disks for your coffee table
The Easter Bunny's Better When He's Cooked
Epicurious Entertains
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Epicurious Entertains

A weekend full of Chicago chef goodness is hitting the city in early May
Math finds the best doughnut; the tactically enhanced coffee mug
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Math finds the best doughnut; the tactically enhanced coffee mug

Today's recommended links by BA editors...
Welcome to Easter Sunday at Canal House
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Welcome to Easter Sunday at Canal House

Here there are no bells or whistles--just honest, beautiful food
Why On This Night Do We Attempt to Pair Red Wine with Gefilte Fish?
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Why On This Night Do We Attempt to Pair Red Wine with Gefilte Fish?

With dishes like chicken liver, borscht, and charoset, you're gonna need to break out the big guns. Here are our six picks
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Watch a Day In the Life of Stephanie Izard

Morgan Spurlock goes behind the scenes at the Chicago chef's restaurant, Girl and the Goat
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Cook the Cover

In a non-dirty way, we say to you: Show us your buns!
Unicorn cookbook discovered at British Library; gravity-defying chocolate
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Unicorn cookbook discovered at British Library; gravity-defying chocolate

Today's recommended links by BA editors...