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Is It Ever Okay... To Charge People at a Potluck?
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Is It Ever Okay... To Charge People at a Potluck?

And more etiquette questions that are crucial this Thanksgiving week—but really for all time.
We're So Over the Wet Brine. Over It!
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We're So Over the Wet Brine. Over It!

The only turkey recipe you need, an apple with pink (!) flesh, and more food news from the week.
My Family’s Thanksgiving Tradition? A Complete Disregard For It
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My Family’s Thanksgiving Tradition? A Complete Disregard For It

The Brooklyn-based author Emma Straub on becoming an adult, and the pressures of getting it together.
This Gift Box Will Transform You Into the Holiday Hero Your Friends Deserve
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This Gift Box Will Transform You Into the Holiday Hero Your Friends Deserve

Not all heroes wear capes, but you might as well after gifting this BA-approved bundle
My Friendsgiving Isn't a Trend. It's a Lifeline.
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My Friendsgiving Isn't a Trend. It's a Lifeline.

Believe me when I say I tried for years to go home. Believe me, I wanted to be like everybody else.
The Buddhist Temple Ingredient You Can Buy at Costco
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The Buddhist Temple Ingredient You Can Buy at Costco

I grew up picking herbs in the Korean mountains, but I never expected to spot one in the frozen food aisle.
Why the Tuesday Before Thanksgiving is the Most Crucial Cooking Day
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Why the Tuesday Before Thanksgiving is the Most Crucial Cooking Day

The key to Thanksgiving success, without the stress, is the day before the day before.
The Soup That Saved Me and an Epic Thanksgiving Tart
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The Soup That Saved Me and an Epic Thanksgiving Tart

Thanksgiving recipe recommendations and other thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
This Caramelized Onion and Squash Tart Is the Vegetarian Stunner Your Thanksgiving Table Needs
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This Caramelized Onion and Squash Tart Is the Vegetarian Stunner Your Thanksgiving Table Needs

It's got a shatteringly crisp crust with plenty of pronounced nutty flavor. And just look at that swirl.
Poulsard Is the Drinkable, Goes-with-Everything Red You Need on Thanksgiving
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Poulsard Is the Drinkable, Goes-with-Everything Red You Need on Thanksgiving

You really only need one type of wine at Thanksgiving. This is it.
Monk-Turned-Tech-Mogul Andy Puddicombe Still Eats the Same Breakfast Every Day
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Monk-Turned-Tech-Mogul Andy Puddicombe Still Eats the Same Breakfast Every Day

We talked with the very calming Headspace founder about what it takes to run a wildly successful meditation app.
7 Simple Rules for Mastering the Thanksgiving Potluck
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7 Simple Rules for Mastering the Thanksgiving Potluck

Don’t leave your potluck up to, well, luck. These guidelines will guarantee your BYO holiday is more support than stress.
Hilton Dresden Eats Tuna Melts in Bed and Sketches to Fall Asleep
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Hilton Dresden Eats Tuna Melts in Bed and Sketches to Fall Asleep

How the New York artist and performer calls it a night.
From Acorn Bread to Chia Cake, This New Cafe Serves Only Indigenous Foods
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From Acorn Bread to Chia Cake, This New Cafe Serves Only Indigenous Foods

The co-owners used tribal notes and advice from elders to design the menu at Cafe Ohlone.
The One Time I Actually Cooked a Thanksgiving Meal On Thanksgiving
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The One Time I Actually Cooked a Thanksgiving Meal On Thanksgiving

Chris Morocco has cooked dozens of Thanksgiving recipes—all of them in the Test Kitchen, in the middle of the summer. What could go wrong trying them out on the big day in November?
Thanksgiving Centerpieces: Yay or Nay?
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Thanksgiving Centerpieces: Yay or Nay?

What even is a cornucopia? And do they belong on your Thanksgiving table?
Why Was There So Much Vitaminwater in ‘Gossip Girl’?
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Why Was There So Much Vitaminwater in ‘Gossip Girl’?

These are some of my favorite times Vitaminwater outshined every human character in Gossip Girl.
This Cornbread Casserole Was My Family’s Secret Thanksgiving Recipe...Until It Wasn't
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This Cornbread Casserole Was My Family’s Secret Thanksgiving Recipe...Until It Wasn't

That moment when you realize your mom's famous dish isn't hers at all.
For This Drag Queen, Making Hot Sauce Is Part of the Show
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For This Drag Queen, Making Hot Sauce Is Part of the Show

Andre Springer's fiery hot sauce is increasing queer visibility on grocery store shelves.
How to Talk to Your Family About Weed This Holiday Season
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How to Talk to Your Family About Weed This Holiday Season

Because they're definitely going to ask.
How Cranberry Sauce Became a Staple of My Indian Thanksgiving
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How Cranberry Sauce Became a Staple of My Indian Thanksgiving

In my family, there’s no better accompaniment to matar paneer and puri than jammy cranberries.
Hope and Work
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Hope and Work

Election day thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
I Hated My Roommate But I Loved Everything She Cooked
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I Hated My Roommate But I Loved Everything She Cooked

Emily was one part domestic goddess, one part roommate from hell.
The Sweet Carrot Diwali Dessert I’ll Take Over Pumpkin Spice This Fall
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The Sweet Carrot Diwali Dessert I’ll Take Over Pumpkin Spice This Fall

Gajar ka halwa is a simple Indian dessert of grated carrots stewed down into a pudding with sugar, cardamom, and milk. I swear it’s better than carrot cake.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Learned Her Most Important Lessons from Restaurants
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Learned Her Most Important Lessons from Restaurants

The youngest woman ever elected to Congress ran much of her campaign out of a paper grocery bag behind the bar at a Manhattan taqueria.
If You Need Something Done on Thanksgiving, Ask My Grandfather
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If You Need Something Done on Thanksgiving, Ask My Grandfather

From trimming brussels sprouts to washing dishes, no task is too thankless for my family’s ultimate doer.
How My Brother-in-Law Stole Thanksgiving—and How I Got it Back
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How My Brother-in-Law Stole Thanksgiving—and How I Got it Back

I had totally given up on the holiday, until the time I managed to save it entirely.