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The Appliance Brad Cannot Live Without
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The Appliance Brad Cannot Live Without

He uses it hourly. Hourly.
Yesfolk Tonics Makes Kombucha Like You've Never Seen—Or Tasted—Before
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Yesfolk Tonics Makes Kombucha Like You've Never Seen—Or Tasted—Before

The small-batch company ferments with ceremonial-grade herbs and teas to make wildly tasty kombucha.
The Warming Spice Blend I'll Take Over Pumpkin Spice Any Day
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The Warming Spice Blend I'll Take Over Pumpkin Spice Any Day

Sweet hawaij is cozy, fragrant, and the perfect addition to winter beverages, baking, and more.
Black Friday 2018: All the Food and Kitchen Deals That Are Still Going On
Lin-Manuel Miranda Thinks This Latin Drink Is the “Most Delicious Shit Ever”
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Thinks This Latin Drink Is the “Most Delicious Shit Ever”

Growing up in Washington Heights, the ‘Hamilton’ and ‘In the Heights’ writer and star spent many days drinking this sweet, creamy beverage at Caridad.
Watch a Clip from ‘The Final Table,’ Netflix’s New High-Stakes Cooking Competition
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Watch a Clip from ‘The Final Table,’ Netflix’s New High-Stakes Cooking Competition

Our very own editor at large Andrew Knowlton hosts this global cooking show, featuring respected chefs from all over the world.
Forget the Place Cards and Put These on Your Thanksgiving Table Instead
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Forget the Place Cards and Put These on Your Thanksgiving Table Instead

From terrazzo scraps to actual Legos, here’s how to add even more fun to dinner.
6 Stress-Relieving Products Getting Me Through Thanksgiving Chaos
Amy Quichiz Makes Her Bedroom Into a Dance Floor Before Going to Sleep
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Amy Quichiz Makes Her Bedroom Into a Dance Floor Before Going to Sleep

The Veggie Mijas founder pairs face masks with disco lights.
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.