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The Best Cannabis Gifts, According to BA’s Own Herbal Enthusiasts
This Was the Year of the Korean Corn Dog
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This Was the Year of the Korean Corn Dog

On TikTok, #koreancorndog blew up. Now stores are opening all over the U.S.
How Drew Barrymore and Chef Pilar Valdes’s Friendship Culminated in a Cookbook
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How Drew Barrymore and Chef Pilar Valdes’s Friendship Culminated in a Cookbook

The pair discuss their friendship, kitchen preferences, and their new book, Rebel Homemaker.
A Skeptic Tries: Quitting Coffee
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A Skeptic Tries: Quitting Coffee

In an era that glorifies hustling, keeping calm and caffeine-free is my small act of resistance.
Is It Time for Holiday Cookies Yet?
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Is It Time for Holiday Cookies Yet?

Our December issue is off the sweet end—and I couldn't be happier.
I Tried the Instagram-Famous Granola With a 17,000-Person Waiting List
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I Tried the Instagram-Famous Granola With a 17,000-Person Waiting List

Every month a mystery flavor of granola arrives on your doorstep. So novel! So delicious! So crunchy!
Gossip Grill Isn’t a Lesbian Bar
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Gossip Grill Isn’t a Lesbian Bar

But the venue is one of the last of its kind for queer women, according to its community members.
The Very Fancy Tea Party of Jimmy Fallon's Dreams
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The Very Fancy Tea Party of Jimmy Fallon's Dreams

The actor, comedian, and host of The Tonight Show would invite one guest and one guest only. (Hint: 👑.)
What‘s a Road Soda? A State of Mind, Really
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What‘s a Road Soda? A State of Mind, Really

Catching a buzz in the back seat showed me life is about the bumps, the detours, the journey.
Trader Joe’s Green Bean Casserole Bites and Other New Stuff, Reviewed
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Trader Joe’s Green Bean Casserole Bites and Other New Stuff, Reviewed

Like “Everything but the Leftovers” seasoning, which tastes like dehydrated Thanksgiving. Yum!
Can Urban Farming Keep Indigenous Food Practices Alive?
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Can Urban Farming Keep Indigenous Food Practices Alive?

The Tlingit food activist Kirsten Kirby-Shoote tends to Native crops in the pursuit of food sovereignty.
Jessica Seinfeld Eats Vegan Most of the Time
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Jessica Seinfeld Eats Vegan Most of the Time

In her new cookbook, Vegan, at Times, the home cook advocates that plant-based diets don’t need to be perfect.
Clyde’s on Broadway Is a Comedic Feast With a Serious Point
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Clyde’s on Broadway Is a Comedic Feast With a Serious Point

Sandwiches—and a critique of the American prison system—take center stage in this play from two-time Pulitzer Prize–winner Lynn Nottage.
Despite the Heaviness I Carried, I Kept Stirring
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Despite the Heaviness I Carried, I Kept Stirring

Cooking the annual lasagna de carne was always Mami’s territory—until the year I had no choice but to take over.
The Most Iconic Food Scenes in ‘The Office,’ Reviewed by Kevin
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The Most Iconic Food Scenes in ‘The Office,’ Reviewed by Kevin

Brian Baumgartner, the actor and author of Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, spills the, er, chili on how everything came together.
I’ve Worked the Turkey Hotline for Seven Years. Here’s My Best Advice
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I’ve Worked the Turkey Hotline for Seven Years. Here’s My Best Advice

Hint: Thanksgiving dinner is never really about the turkey at all.
The Correct Amount of Garlic Is 40 Cloves—AT LEAST
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The Correct Amount of Garlic Is 40 Cloves—AT LEAST

XOXO, Garlic Girls of TikTok
The Drinks Are the Real Stars of Wes Anderson’s Latest Film
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The Drinks Are the Real Stars of Wes Anderson’s Latest Film

Tilda and Timothee may lead the cast of The French Dispatch, but it’s the coffee, cocktails, and glassware that really shine.
Sharon Richardson Learned to Cook in Prison. Now, She’s Bringing Those Lessons Outside
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Sharon Richardson Learned to Cook in Prison. Now, She’s Bringing Those Lessons Outside

The founder of Re-Entry Rocks and Just Soul Catering is using food to support women through life after incarceration.
If You Love Plantains, You’ll Love Everything at This Brooklyn-Based Shop
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If You Love Plantains, You’ll Love Everything at This Brooklyn-Based Shop

At Kelewele, owner Rachel Laryea uses plantains in almost every Ghanaian-inspired dish—and even ships nationwide.
This Thanksgiving, Forget the Rules
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This Thanksgiving, Forget the Rules

Skip the turkey, go big on the sides, or order takeout. Our November issue is all about doing Thanksgiving your way.
Hey, It's Your Korean Dad
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Hey, It's Your Korean Dad

Nick Cho started his TikTok account to share coffee recipes. Somewhere along the way, he became a global parenting phenomenon.
5 Genius Design Ideas for Nailing an Eco-Chic Kitchen
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5 Genius Design Ideas for Nailing an Eco-Chic Kitchen

Make your favorite room cleaner and greener with expert tips from Niche Interiors.
Cheryl Day Just Wrote the Definitive Book on Southern Baking
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Cheryl Day Just Wrote the Definitive Book on Southern Baking

Treasury of Southern Baking is bringing pineapple cakes and Black history to your kitchen.
What’s Stanley Tucci Doing for Thanksgiving?
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What’s Stanley Tucci Doing for Thanksgiving?

The author and Hollywood star on his foolproof holiday strategy. (Yep, there’s a martini.)
Peter Som’s Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Is a Chinese American Feast
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Peter Som’s Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Is a Chinese American Feast

This year the fashion designer and recipe developer is going all in.
A Skeptic Tries: Oatmeal
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A Skeptic Tries: Oatmeal

When oatmeal for breakfast was deemed essential for my health, I decided it was finally time to choke those gooey grains down.
The Future of Brunch Is in Asia
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The Future of Brunch Is in Asia

It may have started out as a Western copycat, but it’s becoming its own cuisine.
Issa Rae’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Beachside Senegalese Feast
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Issa Rae’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Beachside Senegalese Feast

The ‘Insecure’ co-creator and star's guest list includes three of the biggest names in music.
Ghosts at the Table
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Ghosts at the Table

They say there are two things in life you can rely on—death and enchiladas.