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We consider it our privilege--nay, our duty--to keep you up to date on what the stars of the world are putting in their mouths.

The Awl has a conspiracy theory that might explain why the elusive sandwich appears in American stores (and bellies) when it does.

Don't attempt the holiday without these eight essential kitchen tools

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To which we would mutter something about glass houses, but we're too busy working on our forthcoming Tablet app

Think twice before digging into that gooey gratin—these are the most unhealthy Thanksgiving dishes.

A look at the different ways we eat animals that meet their untimely ends at the side of the road.

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You might dream about the in-laws catering Turkey Day, but the NYT best-selling author isn't ready to hand over the holiday

Sheer deliciousness plus the ability to amuse and entertain no matter which football team is winning

A sharp knife and little practice (on chickens!) makes perfect

*Cocktail may not actually be perfect. But it's still a pretty great site to play around with!

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And Grub Street has an interview with the show's executive producer--check it out!

It involves Michael Jackson and dancing. Why didn't we think of that before?

New York's foremost ambassador of Austrian cuisine snaps coffee, cookies, and cocktails, and explains why you should learn how to make strudel.

Plus, the three lucky winners of her new cookbook

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The brilliant minds at the Hairpin have done all the work for us. Now just to bask/groan in its glory.

They might seem old-timey and legit, but the pros kinda hate them

Basically: Touch a chef's favorite spoon during restaurant service, and you're gonna get slapped

Check out what bloggers thought of our October issue's Lamb Tagine with Chickpeas and Apricots

This is what happens when a bunch of Yankees and Euros head to Alabama for a Thanksgiving photo shoot with designer Billy Reid and chef John Currence.

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And they gave us some intel on the next trends in the drinks world.

We're sharing the best home cook-submitted recipes from food52's latest contest.

Joel Bukiewicz, the man behind Cut Brooklyn, talks about knives, writing, and more knives. And a bonus video: "The Distiller."

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Also, a theory on where Sandra Lee's...interesting aesthetic ideas come from.

It's all about the crumbles