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This Spice Even Makes Salt Taste Better
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This Spice Even Makes Salt Taste Better

And it’s why I always keep this ingredient on my kitchen counter.
That Nut Butter Bar You're Obsessed With Is Easy to Make at Home
Lifestyle

That Nut Butter Bar You're Obsessed With Is Easy to Make at Home

Nut butter bars have taken over the snack aisle, but they're a cinch to make in your own kitchen.
Stella Bugbee Perfected Her Tortilla Technique This Summer, What Did You Do?
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Stella Bugbee Perfected Her Tortilla Technique This Summer, What Did You Do?

She owes it all to chef Gabriela Cámara’s first cookbook.
These Super Cool Puzzles Belong on My Table as Crucially as Food Does
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These Super Cool Puzzles Belong on My Table as Crucially as Food Does

I spent hours putting together a scene of a hand smashed into a cake, which is exactly how I want to spend my time.
I Pop These Digestive Pills Like Candy (Because They Basically Are)
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I Pop These Digestive Pills Like Candy (Because They Basically Are)

Shoutout to all the other Indian kids who snuck Fatafat packets out of the pantry after dinner.
Cinderella Lattes, Lonely Tomatoes, and Butter Boys
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Cinderella Lattes, Lonely Tomatoes, and Butter Boys

All of this and a spiked seltzer debate.
It’s Still Summer, So I’m Still Summering at This Dreamy Hotel on the North Fork
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It’s Still Summer, So I’m Still Summering at This Dreamy Hotel on the North Fork

Until September 24 hits, you can find me at the Sound View in Greenport, New York, eating lobster rolls at a pool overlooking a beach.
It's Good to Be Back
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It's Good to Be Back

September goals, updates, and more from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
Running Restaurants in San Francisco Made Me Rethink Everything I Thought I Knew About Success
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Running Restaurants in San Francisco Made Me Rethink Everything I Thought I Knew About Success

Chef Jay Foster had two landmark restaurants in the Bay Area. Then, suddenly, they both closed.
It’s Time to Stop Using Old Spices—and More Essential Cooking Rules From Brad Leone
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It’s Time to Stop Using Old Spices—and More Essential Cooking Rules From Brad Leone

The star of It’s Alive thinks it’s probably time you freshened up your cabinet.
As Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Picks Up Speed, A Labeling Fight Heads to Court
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As Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Picks Up Speed, A Labeling Fight Heads to Court

Will people want to buy oat milk or Beyond burgers by any other name?
I Left My Dream Job to Pursue Another Dream—Starting a Family
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I Left My Dream Job to Pursue Another Dream—Starting a Family

After 12 years in the restaurant industry, chef Katianna Hong is using her leave to explore something totally new.
I'm a Chef Who Loves Comedy—So I Became a Stand-Up Comedian
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I'm a Chef Who Loves Comedy—So I Became a Stand-Up Comedian

Einat Admony helms two restaurants and a burgeoning fast-casual falafel empire, but she still finds time to kill it at the Comedy Cellar.
This Stylish Hotel Soothes My Travel-Weary Soul
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This Stylish Hotel Soothes My Travel-Weary Soul

The Siren has everything I need to relax after a long day.
Burgers and Meditation Can, In Fact, Carve a Path for Wellness
All Hail BjornQorn, the (Still) Reigning King of BA’s Office Snack Table
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All Hail BjornQorn, the (Still) Reigning King of BA’s Office Snack Table

We’ve got unlimited access to artisanal pastries and Test Kitchen treats, yet this is always gone first.
If You Try One Greek Wine This Fall, Make It This
Lifestyle

If You Try One Greek Wine This Fall, Make It This

If the only Greek wine you've had is Assyrtiko, you're missing out.
Forget Keychains, Local Kombucha Is Our Must-Buy Travel Item
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Forget Keychains, Local Kombucha Is Our Must-Buy Travel Item

Whenever we’re checking out a city, we keep one eye on the fridge.
This Pan Makes the Most Beautiful Loaf Cakes, Ever
Sinikiwe Dhliwayo Wants Everyone to Chill Out in Triangle Pose
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Sinikiwe Dhliwayo Wants Everyone to Chill Out in Triangle Pose

The creative producer and yoga instructor’s dream workout buddy is Michael B. Jordan, which...same.
How to Host a Dinner Party Without Losing Your Mind, According to Alison Roman
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How to Host a Dinner Party Without Losing Your Mind, According to Alison Roman

These five tips will start you on your way to a low-stress, seriously fun night.
Before You Go Paleo, Keto, or Whole30, Think About These Side Effects
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Before You Go Paleo, Keto, or Whole30, Think About These Side Effects

Regardless of whether you call it a diet or a lifestyle, rigid food rules can have unintended consequences.
This 20-Cent Wedge of Plastic Will Make You a Restaurant Hero
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This 20-Cent Wedge of Plastic Will Make You a Restaurant Hero

I’ve made a point of keeping at least one in every tote bag, fanny pack, and backpack I’ve ever owned.
It's Hot. I'm Day Drinking. I Require Wild Arc Farm's Piquette
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It's Hot. I'm Day Drinking. I Require Wild Arc Farm's Piquette

This low-ABV, fizzy wine is what’s getting me through summer.
The Bon Appétit Shop Is Live
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The Bon Appétit Shop Is Live

There are hats, tees, and more!
This Tahini Gelato Is What All Tahini Desserts Aspire To
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This Tahini Gelato Is What All Tahini Desserts Aspire To

It’s nutty, super creamy, and near-savory.
My Favorite Farmers’ Market Challenge Recipe
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My Favorite Farmers’ Market Challenge Recipe

And I'm not the only one.
I’m a Matchbook Hoarder, But This One Is My Absolute Favorite
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I’m a Matchbook Hoarder, But This One Is My Absolute Favorite

I can’t get enough of the garden-inspired matches at Reception Bar.