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How to Upgrade Your Spritz This Summer
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How to Upgrade Your Spritz This Summer

Aperol? There's more to life than that, friend.
Admit It: You Love Muffins
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Admit It: You Love Muffins

A muffin food feud reveals which BA staffers are cranks and which ones just love a good muff.
This Rosé Vinegar Is a Serious Upgrade at a Miraculous Price
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This Rosé Vinegar Is a Serious Upgrade at a Miraculous Price

It's perfect for lifting a bowl of salad greens or waking up grains, beans, and vegetables.
The New Burgundy Wines Are Not as Bougie as You Think
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The New Burgundy Wines Are Not as Bougie as You Think

The region that exudes exclusivity is actually home to many reasonably priced natural wine producers, including my current favorite, Vincent Thomas.
The Myth of the Perfect Job
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The Myth of the Perfect Job

Thoughts on career and mental health from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
The Halo-Halo at Philadelphia’s Sarvida Is 5 Layers of Perfection
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The Halo-Halo at Philadelphia’s Sarvida Is 5 Layers of Perfection

Years of eating the Filipino dessert primed chef Lou Boquila to make this spectacular version.
Leon and Sons’ Wine Club Is the Only Kind of Club I’ll Join
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Leon and Sons’ Wine Club Is the Only Kind of Club I’ll Join

An after-school club for people who never liked after-school clubs.
Is It Ever Okay...To Touch All the Tomatoes at the Farmers’ Market?
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Is It Ever Okay...To Touch All the Tomatoes at the Farmers’ Market?

Solicited advice for peak-produce season.
Make This Healthier Barbecue Sauce and Put It On Everything You Grill This Summer
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Make This Healthier Barbecue Sauce and Put It On Everything You Grill This Summer

This sticky-sweet barbecue sauce is made from just a handful of ingredients, all of which we can fully get behind.
This Little Incense Burner Makes My Kitchen Smell Better and My Heart Fuller
I Started a Successful Food Company in College. By 25, I Had to Quit.
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I Started a Successful Food Company in College. By 25, I Had to Quit.

My life as an entrepreneur left no space for me to confront my depression.
All the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Your Kitchen
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All the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Your Kitchen

The expensive kitchen gear we wait all year to buy.
Cook the Cover! It’s Foolproof
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Cook the Cover! It’s Foolproof

New recipes from our simple issue, food news, and one corny food feud from the week.
The Perfect Glass for Morning Espresso and Evening Pét-Nat
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The Perfect Glass for Morning Espresso and Evening Pét-Nat

These hand dyed glass-blown tumblers fulfill just about every drinking need I encounter with supremely low-key style.
Salad Ramen Is the Only Dinner We Want When the Temp Gets Above 80 Degrees
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Salad Ramen Is the Only Dinner We Want When the Temp Gets Above 80 Degrees

When you’re craving cool, crunchy veggies but still love noodles, salad ramen is here for you.
I Accept Amul Cheese Exactly As It Is: Canned, Processed, and Perfect
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I Accept Amul Cheese Exactly As It Is: Canned, Processed, and Perfect

And I’ll take it over American in my grilled cheese any day of the week.
These Restaurants Define New York for Me
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These Restaurants Define New York for Me

Restaurant recommendations and other thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
What It's Like to Stay at a $300-a-Night Crystal-Filled Social Justice Hotel
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What It's Like to Stay at a $300-a-Night Crystal-Filled Social Justice Hotel

At Eaton DC, there’s delicious food, a *lot* of crystals, and a sinking feeling I can’t shake off.
The Milkshake That Gets Me Through the Southern Summers
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The Milkshake That Gets Me Through the Southern Summers

Find it at Cook Out, the Southeast's cult-favorite fast-food chain.
Maria Qamar Is the Woman Behind the Art at Our Favorite Indian Restaurants
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Maria Qamar Is the Woman Behind the Art at Our Favorite Indian Restaurants

Her cheeky illustrations draw from comic-book-style pop art and the Indian soap operas she watched as a kid.
The Secret Ingredient That Improves My Cocktails, Morning Yogurt, Delivery Pizza…
A Summer Mood Board
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A Summer Mood Board

Let these images from scorching hot summer’s past inspire the long weekend ahead.
Icy-Cold Desserts, Crisp Salads, and Other July Fourth Faves
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Icy-Cold Desserts, Crisp Salads, and Other July Fourth Faves

Recipe suggestions from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
How I Travel Abroad as a Vegetarian Without Losing My Mind
How Much Kimchi Do I Have to Eat to Stop Feeling Like a Bad Korean?
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How Much Kimchi Do I Have to Eat to Stop Feeling Like a Bad Korean?

Adopted at seven months old, I grew up burying my Korean identity and presenting myself as culturally white. And then, I learned to cook.
I Wish We Could Stop Freaking Out About Office Treats
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I Wish We Could Stop Freaking Out About Office Treats

Please, it's time to chill.
Singer Kelis on Selling Hot Sauce and Starting a Sustainable Farm in Colombia
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Singer Kelis on Selling Hot Sauce and Starting a Sustainable Farm in Colombia

We talked to the singer-chef about food justice, essential reading, and the best roti in Penang.
How a Prison Cooking Show Connects Residents to Life Outside
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How a Prison Cooking Show Connects Residents to Life Outside

A journalism project at San Quentin State Prison has morphed into a form of therapy and connection.
The Take-Anywhere Plates I’m Using Instead of Disposables
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The Take-Anywhere Plates I’m Using Instead of Disposables

They’re beautiful. They’re practical. They come in designs with FLAMINGOS.