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Making Our Recipes Better
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Making Our Recipes Better

We vet them for deliciousness, but that’s not enough.
I’ll Never Be Able to Cook the Bad News Away. But I Try Anyway
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I’ll Never Be Able to Cook the Bad News Away. But I Try Anyway

For Roxane Gay, the victories of a quarantine kitchen are bittersweet.
For Three Philly-Born Chefs, This Juneteenth Is About Looking Back—and Pushing Forward
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For Three Philly-Born Chefs, This Juneteenth Is About Looking Back—and Pushing Forward

“As long as there’s Black joy, it’s already a legit celebration.”
This Rocket Scientist is Tracing Black Ingenuity Through Barbecue
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This Rocket Scientist is Tracing Black Ingenuity Through Barbecue

From Clarendon County, South Carolina, to the Southside of Chicago, Howard Conyers, Ph.D, proves that cooking over fire is a roadmap to the past.
Keeping Ourselves Accountable
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Keeping Ourselves Accountable

Three things we started doing right away to address racism and biases at Bon Appétit and Epicurious.
A Long-Overdue Apology, and Where We Go From Here
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A Long-Overdue Apology, and Where We Go From Here

We, the staffs of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, want to address our readers, contributors, and peers 
How to Check In With Your Black Friends Right Now
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How to Check In With Your Black Friends Right Now

There’s a better way to reach out to your friends than sending another “How are you?” text.
It Hasn't Been Enough
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It Hasn't Been Enough

I love this community, and I want to do better for you.
One Month Into a Reopened Economy, Georgia’s Restaurants Are Still Making Tough Choices
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One Month Into a Reopened Economy, Georgia’s Restaurants Are Still Making Tough Choices

When it comes to the future of dining out, the first state to lift lockdown is a canary in a coal mine.
A 4-Step Breathing Exercise to Cope With Difficult Emotions
Lifestyle

A 4-Step Breathing Exercise to Cope With Difficult Emotions

Relax so you can recharge with breathwork healer Regina Rocke’s seven-minute routine
5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries Around News and Social Media
Lifestyle

5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries Around News and Social Media

Staying informed right now is crucial, but it can also be triggering—especially for those in the Black community. Here’s how to manage your media diet right now.
If the Building Burns, Well, We’ll Figure It Out
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If the Building Burns, Well, We’ll Figure It Out

Amid the protests in Minneapolis, Tomme Beevas has turned his restaurant into a hub for protection and supplies.
The Pandemic May Close Our Restaurants. We’re Donating to Anti-Racist Groups Anyway.
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The Pandemic May Close Our Restaurants. We’re Donating to Anti-Racist Groups Anyway.

Jeremiah Stone isn’t sure if his NYC restaurants will survive COVID-19. But he’s going to support the people protesting for George Floyd for as long as he can.
Food Has Always Been Political
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Food Has Always Been Political

Bon Appétit’s editor in chief Adam Rapoport on how we’re covering the nationwide uprisings.
7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now
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7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now

We may be socially distant in this traumatic time, but we're not alone. 
Short Weeks Call for Big Enchiladas
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Short Weeks Call for Big Enchiladas

Play pretend restaurant and cook something elaborate. Plus more bits from the week at BA.
I Nearly Went to Prison for Philando Castile. I Closed My Restaurant for George Floyd.
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I Nearly Went to Prison for Philando Castile. I Closed My Restaurant for George Floyd.

Minneapolis restaurant owner Louis Hunter wants justice for the Black community. “We have no peace.”
This Eye Massager Is So Relaxing, I Fall Asleep With It On
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This Eye Massager Is So Relaxing, I Fall Asleep With It On

It makes me look like Robocop but I don't care. 
It Didn't Feel Like Summer Until I Drank This Wine
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It Didn't Feel Like Summer Until I Drank This Wine

The Marto “Weiss” is a bottle for blasting your summer playlist and dancing alone in your yard. 
Burned Out and Burnt
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Burned Out and Burnt

Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro on overcooking oxtails and battling news fatigue
How I Turn One Batch of Lentils Into a Week of Distinct Meals
Brad Leone's Favorite Knife Is Back in Production
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Brad Leone's Favorite Knife Is Back in Production

And lots more new “It’s Alive” merch drops today in our shop!
There's No Better Time to… Save Every Last Drop of Wine
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There's No Better Time to… Save Every Last Drop of Wine

I always have a baggie of wine cubes in the freezer.
There's No Better Time to… Make a Big Batch
Coronavirus

There's No Better Time to… Make a Big Batch

My days of cooking a half-cup of rice are over.
The Chicken Salad I’m Eating on My Porch All Summer
Lifestyle

The Chicken Salad I’m Eating on My Porch All Summer

I can eat a big plate of this chicken salad in 80-degree weather and still feel great afterward.
All ‘Gussed Up and Nowhere To Go
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All ‘Gussed Up and Nowhere To Go

As in, asparagus. A quick and easy stir fry recipe was the highlight of Alex Beggs’s week, plus more from her Friday newsletter.
There's No Better Time to… Add Brown Butter to Your Oatmeal
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There's No Better Time to… Add Brown Butter to Your Oatmeal

The one thing to change about your morning routine (and it’s not “wake up earlier”).
I Tried to Perfect My Mother’s Pullao and Learned to Love My Flaws Instead
This Indian Philosophy Made Me a Better, More Resourceful Cook
Lifestyle

This Indian Philosophy Made Me a Better, More Resourceful Cook

I live a low-waste lifestyle almost by accident, and I’m a better cook for it.