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I Escaped My Problems By Buying Clothes Until It Became My Biggest Problem of All
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I Escaped My Problems By Buying Clothes Until It Became My Biggest Problem of All

I dealt with stress by compulsively buying clothes. Here’s how I broke the habit. 
How Philadelphia Cream Cheese Took Over the World
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How Philadelphia Cream Cheese Took Over the World

There’s something about that recipe that made it number one…or is it something else?
Make Chicken Meatballs for the Soul
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Make Chicken Meatballs for the Soul

I’m feelin’ good thanks to the Feel Good Food Plan. Or at least from these chicken meatballs.
The ‘Freestyle Fermentation’ Chef Who Dreams of Her Own Pickle Shop
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The ‘Freestyle Fermentation’ Chef Who Dreams of Her Own Pickle Shop

Until then, she's slinging butter mochi and teaching earthquake-preparedness cooking classes. 
Yes, I Splurge on Fancy Aprons—and I Haven’t Regretted it Once
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Yes, I Splurge on Fancy Aprons—and I Haven’t Regretted it Once

These ones from Alder & Co. make me feel great, and that’s worth it!
This Is the Best Way to Use Up Buttermilk
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This Is the Best Way to Use Up Buttermilk

All you need is a tall glass. 
Of All the Things in My Pantry, This Za’atar Blend Is My Favorite
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Of All the Things in My Pantry, This Za’atar Blend Is My Favorite

There's literally nothing this earthy, crunchy spread can't improve.
Home Is Where the Jamaican Beef Patties Are
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Home Is Where the Jamaican Beef Patties Are

For Shani Jones, growing up black in San Francisco meant a constant feeling of disconnection. Then, with the help of La Cocina, she turned her mother’s beef patty recipe into a citywide sensation.
It’s Not Easy Being Green—But We’re Trying
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It’s Not Easy Being Green—But We’re Trying

You'll be seeing some changes here at BA.
10 Ways the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Will Be More Sustainable in 2020
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10 Ways the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Will Be More Sustainable in 2020

From composting to cooking more vegetarian recipes, we're committing to doing better by the environment.
Before I Could Get Over My Anxiety, I Had to Admit It Was Real
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Before I Could Get Over My Anxiety, I Had to Admit It Was Real

The tricks I’d developed to maintain my facade just weren’t cutting it anymore.
What You Need to Know About the 2020 Feel Good Food Plan
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What You Need to Know About the 2020 Feel Good Food Plan

An introduction to this year's Feel Good Food Plan from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
6 Last-Minute Gifts That Go to a Good Cause
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6 Last-Minute Gifts That Go to a Good Cause

Forget rush shipping and donate to one of these excellent organizations.
The Most Ridiculous Baking Project Is the Bûche de Noël
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The Most Ridiculous Baking Project Is the Bûche de Noël

Claire Saffitz weighs in on the holiday season’s most extra dessert.
These Are the Best Bottles We Drank in 2019
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These Are the Best Bottles We Drank in 2019 

Sake? Beer? Wine? Vermouth? Yup, we drank it all. 
How Rockette Maile Makaafi Gets Through the Kicks, Costume Changes, and Four Shows in a Day
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How Rockette Maile Makaafi Gets Through the Kicks, Costume Changes, and Four Shows in a Day

The dancing queen relies on supplements and ten-minute power naps. 
Trader Joe’s Oat Milk, and More New Winter Stuff, Reviewed
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Trader Joe’s Oat Milk, and More New Winter Stuff, Reviewed

Including: bagged bone broth, cauliflower tot casserole, and whatever “cornbread bites” are. 
Heilala Vanilla Bean Paste Is the Best Gift For the Baker in Your Life
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Heilala Vanilla Bean Paste Is the Best Gift For the Baker in Your Life

Responsibly grown, incredibly potent, and destined to improve holiday cookies. 
I Think About These a Lot
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I Think About These a Lot

End-of-year reading recommendations from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Is It Ever Okay…to Bring a Plus-One to the Office Holiday Party?
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Is It Ever Okay…to Bring a Plus-One to the Office Holiday Party?

Solicited advice on partying with your coworkers.
Ginger Tea and Intention-Setting Get Brooklyn Chef Tara Thomas to Sleep
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Ginger Tea and Intention-Setting Get Brooklyn Chef Tara Thomas to Sleep

The executive chef of Che in Brooklyn has a personal altar and a commitment to natural products. 
The Test Kitchen Swears By This Cookie and Cake Carrier
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The Test Kitchen Swears By This Cookie and Cake Carrier

You spent 15 hours baking. Don’t screw this up.
How to Make Even the Most Stubborn Winter Vegetables Taste Like Luxury
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How to Make Even the Most Stubborn Winter Vegetables Taste Like Luxury

We asked the folks at Brooklyn's new pizza joint Leo, where long-cooked and olive-oil-soaked vegetables are stealing the show. 
Every Herb I Ever Put in My Fridge Went Limp...Until I Got This Thing
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Every Herb I Ever Put in My Fridge Went Limp...Until I Got This Thing

The OXO GreenSaver Herb Keeper truly does save your herbs from a slimy demise.
My 2019 “Keeper” Recipe Is Never Leaving My Side