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There’s a Special Place in My Pantry for Patagonia Provisions Canned Mackerel
In ‘Fault Lines,’ a Japanese Housewife Falls for an Objectively Hot Restaurateur
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In ‘Fault Lines,’ a Japanese Housewife Falls for an Objectively Hot Restaurateur

Emily Itami’s debut novel is sexy, laugh-out-loud funny, and full of prose as sumptuous as the yakitori, onigiri, and bento described.
Nasim Alikhani’s 30-Year Voyage
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Nasim Alikhani’s 30-Year Voyage

Before she opened Sofreh, she collected culinary knowledge for decades.
I Put My Faith in George Michael, But Cookies Were My Ticket to Freedom
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I Put My Faith in George Michael, But Cookies Were My Ticket to Freedom

Parked in front of a doll-size oven at my father’s trailer park in Reno, I learned to visualize the life I wanted.
How (and Why) I Made a Seven-Layer Cake in a Heatwave
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How (and Why) I Made a Seven-Layer Cake in a Heatwave

Because sometimes desperate times call for 30 eggs.
If You Kidnap Nic Cage’s Truffle Pig, He Will Come For You
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If You Kidnap Nic Cage’s Truffle Pig, He Will Come For You

But is his performance as a chef convincing? We break down every food scene in Pig to find out.
How to Turn A Church Into a Garden
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How to Turn A Church Into a Garden

Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III wants to connect Black churches with Black farmers—and transform a historic source of trauma into a source of power.
Take a Tour of Sesame LA, the Homey Superette in L.A.’s Chinatown
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Take a Tour of Sesame LA, the Homey Superette in L.A.’s Chinatown

The neighborhood market sells produce, Asian pantry items, and dishes prepared by owner Linda Sivrican's extended community.
My First Year at Bon Appétit
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My First Year at Bon Appétit

And the start of something new.
For Brooklyn Artist Kemar Wynter, Caribbean Food Is a Way Home
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For Brooklyn Artist Kemar Wynter, Caribbean Food Is a Way Home

Through paintings like Macaroni Pie and Auntie Del’s Stew Peas, he holds the dishes (and their chefs) dear.
Billie Jean King’s Dream Dinner Party Has an Open Door Policy
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Billie Jean King’s Dream Dinner Party Has an Open Door Policy

The tennis star would order Indian takeout and invite…everyone.
I'll Never Run Out of Alt Milk Thanks to This Concentrate
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I'll Never Run Out of Alt Milk Thanks to This Concentrate

JOI’s shelf-stable oat and nut milk bases are a sure bet.
4 Design Ideas That Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Brand New
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4 Design Ideas That Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Brand New

Your kitchen had a hard year too. Show it some love with these upgrades from the renovation experts at Studio Shamshiri.
The Weird, Winding History of Blue Drinks, a.k.a. the Drinks I Love Most
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The Weird, Winding History of Blue Drinks, a.k.a. the Drinks I Love Most

My ideal summer beverage looks like Windex, tastes like juice, and used to be made out of coal tar.
All the Fall Recipes We Can’t Wait to Cook
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All the Fall Recipes We Can’t Wait to Cook

Summer has been fun, but our September issue is about getting organized with fast and tasty weeknight meals.
Food People: A New Podcast From Bon Appétit
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Food People: A New Podcast From Bon Appétit

A show made by, for, and about people who love food
This Bento Lunchbox Finally Convinced Me to Bring Leftovers to Work
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This Bento Lunchbox Finally Convinced Me to Bring Leftovers to Work

I thought I hated packing lunch, but maybe I just hated ugly lunchboxes.
Get a Sneak Peek at Our Brand New Podcast, Food People
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Get a Sneak Peek at Our Brand New Podcast, Food People

New podcast alert! Catch the trailer for our new show, Food People, launching next week. 
9/11 Brought NYC Restaurants to Their Knees. 20 Years Later, They Face a Different Crisis
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9/11 Brought NYC Restaurants to Their Knees. 20 Years Later, They Face a Different Crisis

Restaurants were badly impacted by the terrorist attacks—and critical to the city’s recovery. After the pandemic, will they play a similar role?
I Remember What Toni Morrison’s House Smelled Like
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I Remember What Toni Morrison’s House Smelled Like

Like peppers, like onions, like tomatoes, like home.
I Eat This Peanut-y Kare-Kare Sauce With Every Meal
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I Eat This Peanut-y Kare-Kare Sauce With Every Meal

This sauce by Fila Manila makes great kare-kare—and pasta and grilled cheese.
The Joyoung Makes the Best Soy Milk (And All the Other Milks Too)
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The Joyoung Makes the Best Soy Milk (And All the Other Milks Too)

Step 1: Add beans and water. Step 2: Press a button. Milk!
Our Favorite Canned Drinks for Every Possible Social Situation
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Our Favorite Canned Drinks for Every Possible Social Situation

The canned booze aisle is a lot right now. Let us help you pick.
Love Fresh Fruit? Hate Being Sticky? You Need This Cutting Board
How My Own Cookbook Carried Me When Everything Fell Apart
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How My Own Cookbook Carried Me When Everything Fell Apart

In a year of sickness and loss, author Heidi Swanson returned to the food she'd taught so many of us to love.
My First Time in America Was My First Time at Disney World—and Also Hooters
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My First Time in America Was My First Time at Disney World—and Also Hooters

This is a story about Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and a waitress named Jessica.
Two Strangers With a Stunningly Intimate Connection Walk Into a Restaurant...
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Two Strangers With a Stunningly Intimate Connection Walk Into a Restaurant...

Bestselling author Dani Shapiro had no idea what to expect when she made lunch reservations at a cozy suburban Italian restaurant.
The Not-So-Glamorous Diet of a Recipe Developer
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The Not-So-Glamorous Diet of a Recipe Developer

Or, how I ate potatoes for a whole week straight.
Olympic Athletes Are Food Bloggers Now
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Olympic Athletes Are Food Bloggers Now

Sure, the Olympics are about sports. But on TikTok, they’re about food.