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The BA Staff Is Highly Opinionated
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The BA Staff Is Highly Opinionated

And these are the things they highly recommend.
Mānuka Honey Is a Wellness Wonder—But Your Jar Could Be a Fake
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Mānuka Honey Is a Wellness Wonder—But Your Jar Could Be a Fake

Here's how to make sure you're buying the real thing.
The Kolache Used to Be Gas Station Grub—Now It’s Everywhere, and Fancy
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The Kolache Used to Be Gas Station Grub—Now It’s Everywhere, and Fancy

I spent two days and 375 miles tracking down 20 different versions of Texas’ favorite pastry in one epic road trip.
How I Protest With Pastries
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How I Protest With Pastries

In 2016, Natasha Pickowicz launched a charity bake sale as a platform for change and resistance. With her third-annual event this weekend, the pastry chef lays out her how-to’s so you can host your own.
Once Upon a Time I Foraged for Ramps
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Once Upon a Time I Foraged for Ramps

And more news, recipes, and food feuds from the week.
This Fresh Starter Takes the Stress Out of Baking Sourdough
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This Fresh Starter Takes the Stress Out of Baking Sourdough

It's descended from a starter that’s over 100 years old, so you know it’s going to be bubbly, active, and reliable.
I Bring This Liter Bottle of Wine to Every Dinner Party
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I Bring This Liter Bottle of Wine to Every Dinner Party

It’s rent-week friendly, tastes like a melted Jolly Rancher, and guarantees a fun night.
‘The Biggest Little Farm’ is the New Back-to-Nature Documentary I Never Knew I Needed
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‘The Biggest Little Farm’ is the New Back-to-Nature Documentary I Never Knew I Needed

Molly and John Chester left city life behind to start a farm. But that’s only the beginning of their story.
Why Scientists See Fiber As More Important Than Ever Before
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Why Scientists See Fiber As More Important Than Ever Before

Fiber used to be the most boring nutrient we eat. Then scientists started looking at our microbes.
Healthyish Spring Baking Official Sweepstakes Rules
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Healthyish Spring Baking Official Sweepstakes Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS PROMOTION.
The More Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts I Sell, the Worse I Feel
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The More Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts I Sell, the Worse I Feel

For whole-animal butcher Sophia Hampton, this ubiquitous cut of meat is actually the most problematic item in the case.
Put This Citrusy Asparagus Stir-Fry on the Top of Your Spring Bucket List
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Put This Citrusy Asparagus Stir-Fry on the Top of Your Spring Bucket List

Asparagus season is beautiful and brief, so make this bright stir-fry while you can.
It Never Occurred to Me to Have Cooking Shoes, Now I Can’t Cook Without Them
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It Never Occurred to Me to Have Cooking Shoes, Now I Can’t Cook Without Them

How Carla Lalli Music changed my shoe game forever.
Yes, I'm In School for Nutrition. No, I Don't Want to Hear About Your Diet.
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Yes, I'm In School for Nutrition. No, I Don't Want to Hear About Your Diet.

I’m not going to tell you what to eat, but I will tell you to stop stressing about it.
This Clean-Beauty Foundation Is Made For People Who Don't Like Foundation
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This Clean-Beauty Foundation Is Made For People Who Don't Like Foundation

Kosas tinted face oil delivers nutrients to your skin and stays sheer enough for your natural tone to come through.
The Indian-ish Shrimp and Quinoa Dish You Can Make in One Pot
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The Indian-ish Shrimp and Quinoa Dish You Can Make in One Pot

The weeknight meal I always thought was meh, until I realized what I was missing.
Why We Toast Our Bread in Ghee
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Why We Toast Our Bread in Ghee

It started with banana bread, but now we use ghee on everything from pancakes to long-fermented loaves.
I Won’t Grill Without My Trusty Headlamp
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I Won’t Grill Without My Trusty Headlamp

’Cause it’s actually way dorkier to look ill prepared.
The Springy Spring Salad I’m Making This Weekend
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The Springy Spring Salad I’m Making This Weekend

Pecans, in salad dressing, are you crazy? Yes and yes.
A Tale of Two Buttcheeks: Rating New York’s New Restaurant Chairs
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A Tale of Two Buttcheeks: Rating New York’s New Restaurant Chairs

The only way to investigate the state of comfort in buzzy new restaurants—walk in, have a seat, and leave.
Are Restaurant Chairs Getting More Comfortable?
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Are Restaurant Chairs Getting More Comfortable?

A look at what goes into a comfortable restaurant chair: the cost, the cushions, and the consequences.
These Luxury Anchovies Are So Good, I Eat Them Straight from the Jar
Christina Lecki On Leaving Reynard and What She's Doing Next
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Christina Lecki On Leaving Reynard and What She's Doing Next

Lecki is trying to get to the root of who she is and where she wants to be.
It’s Getting Harder to Tell the Difference Between Wine, Beer, and Cider
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It’s Getting Harder to Tell the Difference Between Wine, Beer, and Cider

And we’re totally into it. Welcome to the weird and wonderful culture shift that’s changing the way we drink.
Welcome to the Underground World of Healthy Clubbing
Lifestyle

Welcome to the Underground World of Healthy Clubbing

Clubs in NYC are incorporating wellness practices to help ravers find self-care after dark.
On Eating, Cooking With, and Actually Enjoying Weed
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On Eating, Cooking With, and Actually Enjoying Weed

Cooking with cannabis and other thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
Why I Gave Up on the New York Food Scene to Work in a Soup Kitchen
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Why I Gave Up on the New York Food Scene to Work in a Soup Kitchen

After years working in restaurant kitchens, Millicent Souris realized that the hours she spent cooking for a privileged few could be better spent feeding hundreds.