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8 Food Couples on What They’re Actually Cooking for Valentine’s Day
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8 Food Couples on What They’re Actually Cooking for Valentine’s Day

From Netflix and hot fudge to prime rib and R&B. (Steal their ideas!)
I Thought I'd Have to Break Myself to Feed My Baby. Then I Found These Cookies
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I Thought I'd Have to Break Myself to Feed My Baby. Then I Found These Cookies

An effortless breastfeeding journey is rare, but there are ways to make it gentler.
I Thought Intuitive Eating Was Just Another Diet—Until I Tried It
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I Thought Intuitive Eating Was Just Another Diet—Until I Tried It

It helped me feel more comfortable eating what I wanted, when I wanted.
I Went Looking for Paradise—And Ended up at Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar
The Future of Bon Appétit Looks Bright—and Very Delicious
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The Future of Bon Appétit Looks Bright—and Very Delicious

Join us for unlimited access to recipes on BA and Epicurious.
These Cheddar-Colored Cargo Pants Carry 3 Pounds of Cheese
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These Cheddar-Colored Cargo Pants Carry 3 Pounds of Cheese

I tried on Tillamook's new cheese pants—and I shan't take them off.
Dolly Parton’s Dream Dinner Party Has Lots of Cake
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Dolly Parton’s Dream Dinner Party Has Lots of Cake

Plus barbecue ribs, a casual vibe, and a surprising mix of guests.
‘Take Out with Lisa Ling’ Is a Delicious Crash Course on Asian America
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‘Take Out with Lisa Ling’ Is a Delicious Crash Course on Asian America

It’s a food show, sure—but it’s really more of a history lesson that’ll also make you hungry.
New Year, New Trader Joe’s Snack Reviews
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New Year, New Trader Joe’s Snack Reviews

Welcome to another weird year of reviewing as many new Trader Joe’s foods as I can get my hands on—to let you know that you can skip the Cacio e Pepe puffs.
Hanya Yanagihara’s Dream Dinner Party Is One Big Performance
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Hanya Yanagihara’s Dream Dinner Party Is One Big Performance

The beloved author is all about dinner and a show.
I’m Doing Resolutions Differently This Year
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I’m Doing Resolutions Differently This Year

Our latest print issue is all about ditching that diet and eating to feel good.
I’m Cooking How I Want to Feel
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I’m Cooking How I Want to Feel

Comfort me, saucy tofu noodles, gochujang cauliflower, and chicken soup.
These 5 Kitchen Layout Ideas Will Help You Make the Most of Any Space
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These 5 Kitchen Layout Ideas Will Help You Make the Most of Any Space

Brooklyn designer Elizabeth Roberts has genius advice for configuring our favorite room of the house.
The Deep, Winding History of Rice Across the African Atlantic Diaspora
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The Deep, Winding History of Rice Across the African Atlantic Diaspora

For many, rice is the staff of life. But the simplicity of this globally beloved staple is deceptive.
These Simple Dietary Changes Eased My Fibroid Pain
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These Simple Dietary Changes Eased My Fibroid Pain

With expert guidance, I tried a fibroids diet. The results were life changing.
Diet Foods of the ’80s Are Out. But Has Anything Really Changed?
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Diet Foods of the ’80s Are Out. But Has Anything Really Changed?

Americans continue to expect that food will make us healthier, more virtuous, and thinner.
5 “Really Dope” Winter Wines, According to This Sommelier
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5 “Really Dope” Winter Wines, According to This Sommelier

At his Chicago wine shop, Juice@1340, Derrick C. Westbrook is focusing on the bottles that make him happy.
This Lunch Bag Is So Cute That I Sometimes Wear It As a Purse
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This Lunch Bag Is So Cute That I Sometimes Wear It As a Purse

Who says you can’t have form AND function?
Over Fried Fish, I Said Goodbye to My Wife—And to a Version of Myself
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Over Fried Fish, I Said Goodbye to My Wife—And to a Version of Myself

I thought I could save my marriage by repressing my transness. I couldn’t.
Help! I’m Pretty Sure All This Booze Is Giving Me Acne
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Help! I’m Pretty Sure All This Booze Is Giving Me Acne

Does alcohol cause acne??? An investigation.
A Skeptic Tries: Vegemite Pizza
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A Skeptic Tries: Vegemite Pizza

As an Australian, I am hence qualified to be the judge of this salty Brooklyn slice.
We Made a Not-on-TikTok BA Editor Review the App’s Unhinged Food Trends
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We Made a Not-on-TikTok BA Editor Review the App’s Unhinged Food Trends

These are the top FoodToks of 2021, according to an elder Millennial who has no idea what’s going on.
It’s Supersized-Everything Season at Trader Joe’s Right Now
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It’s Supersized-Everything Season at Trader Joe’s Right Now

Large fusilli and foot-long chocolate bars are making the case for more is more.
The Best Wellness Products of 2021, According to You
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The Best Wellness Products of 2021, According to You

A silky-rich green latte, comfy kitchen footwear, and the LED light that saved everyone’s plants.
In My Search for Khiar Shoor, I Found My Dad Again
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In My Search for Khiar Shoor, I Found My Dad Again

We loved eating Persian pickles together. After he died, I looked everywhere for the right one.
How Eating Hawai‘i’s Invasive Deer Saves Its Ecosystems
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How Eating Hawai‘i’s Invasive Deer Saves Its Ecosystems

Axis deer crowd the island of Maui. For population control, this company hunts them to sell as venison.
How to Throw the Perfect Dinner Party for Your Astrological Sign
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How to Throw the Perfect Dinner Party for Your Astrological Sign

Cheese board? Sumptuous stew? It’s written in the stars, baby.
Where Does Mutual Aid Go From Here?
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Where Does Mutual Aid Go From Here?

Twenty months into the pandemic, mutual aid networks are tackling a decline in funding and interest.
A Skeptic Tries: Swedish Fish
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A Skeptic Tries: Swedish Fish

I’d dodged red candy all my life. Until, in a late night delirium, a handful of sweet little fish swam right into my mouth.
How Is Buttered Toast So Good Every Time?
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How Is Buttered Toast So Good Every Time?

This is literally 600 words on the perfection of buttered toast. Read while toasting.