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How Portugal Became the Greatest Place to Eat Right Now
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How Portugal Became the Greatest Place to Eat Right Now

A neurotic chef’s journey of falling in love with porto tónicos, grilled sardines, and flakey egg tarts.
One of the Toughest Stories We've Ever Run
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One of the Toughest Stories We've Ever Run

Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro reflects on Fatima Ali's powerful post.
Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh on Launching an Organic Baking Business and the Breakfast That Fuels Her Day
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Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh on Launching an Organic Baking Business and the Breakfast That Fuels Her Day

Her organic baking company, Healthyish Foods, tackles single serving desserts and has a name we can get behind.
‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ Is the New Netflix Series That's Very Much Worth Your Time
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‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ Is the New Netflix Series That's Very Much Worth Your Time

Host, chef, and cookbook author Samin Nosrat unlocks the basic tenets of cooking. But in a really non-stuffy way!
Love Cocktails? Wear One of These Pins to Prove It
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Love Cocktails? Wear One of These Pins to Prove It

Mover & Shaker Co.’s cool cocktail pins let me show my love for all the martinis, Manhattans, and Mai Tais that sustain me.
How Dunkin’ Donuts Shaped My Parents’ New Life In America
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How Dunkin’ Donuts Shaped My Parents’ New Life In America

The doughnuts reminded them of sugar-coated Indian sweets. But also they really love doughnuts.
Nathalie Huerta on Founding The Queer Gym and What Ayahuasca Taught Her
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Nathalie Huerta on Founding The Queer Gym and What Ayahuasca Taught Her

The owner of Oakland's queer-friendly gym believes that boring means consistency, and consistency means success.
Americans Have Been Doing Cider Wrong Forever, and It's Time to Change
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Americans Have Been Doing Cider Wrong Forever, and It's Time to Change

More akin to natural wine than beer, the new crop of naturally fermented hard ciders are pleasantly funky and never too sweet.
I'm a Chef With Terminal Cancer. This Is What I'm Doing with the Time I Have Left
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I'm a Chef With Terminal Cancer. This Is What I'm Doing with the Time I Have Left

'Top Chef' contestant Fatima Ali and her doctors thought her cancer had vanished. Then she was told she had a year to live.
Gabriela Álvarez Is Feeding NYC Activists Healthy Food With Puerto Rican Roots
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Gabriela Álvarez Is Feeding NYC Activists Healthy Food With Puerto Rican Roots

The chef and founder of Liberation Cuisine is our Superpowered NY honoree.
The 12 Most Horrible Kitchen Things to Clean, Ranked
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The 12 Most Horrible Kitchen Things to Clean, Ranked

Because sometimes, you'd rather just throw them in the g-d garbage.
How Our First Cookbook Club Went Down
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How Our First Cookbook Club Went Down

Senior staff writer Alex Beggs shares highlights from the first #bacookbookclub, her favorite fall pasta dish, and more in her weekly newsletter.
‘The Deuce’ Star Dominique Fishback on Giving Up Meat and Seeing Her Brooklyn Neighborhood Change
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‘The Deuce’ Star Dominique Fishback on Giving Up Meat and Seeing Her Brooklyn Neighborhood Change

Fishback also stars in The Hate U Give, in theaters October 5th.
How Moving to Jamaica Helped This Entrepreneur Launch Her Travel Brand
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How Moving to Jamaica Helped This Entrepreneur Launch Her Travel Brand

Kalisa Martin co-founded The Runaway Experience, a travel agency for people who don't like travel agencies.
All the Healthyish News You Need to Know
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All the Healthyish News You Need to Know

Everywhere to find Healthyish IRL and other news from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
Now Serving Is the Quirky L.A. Cookbook Shop You Need in Your Life
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Now Serving Is the Quirky L.A. Cookbook Shop You Need in Your Life

At Now Serving, satisfy all your chef zine and Japanese dyed cloth needs. Which are many.
We’re Starting a Cookbook Club, and So Can You
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We’re Starting a Cookbook Club, and So Can You

Here’s how it works: Read the chosen book, cook a recipe that looks good, and eat delicious food with your friends.
The 99-Year-Old Woman Who Inspired Decades of Chinese-American Restaurateurs
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The 99-Year-Old Woman Who Inspired Decades of Chinese-American Restaurateurs

Cecilia Chiang took a whirlwind trip to New York for her 99th birthday and we got to tag along for dinner.
These Tiny Sheet Pans Made Me a Better, Faster Cook
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These Tiny Sheet Pans Made Me a Better, Faster Cook

This mini but mighty pan is a staple in restaurant kitchens for a reason.
Why We Love Garlic Powder, Forever and Always
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Why We Love Garlic Powder, Forever and Always

It’s its OWN thing okay. This has nothing to do with the raw stuff!
Ora Wise Is Building Community Through Food and Finding Joy on the Dance Floor
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Ora Wise Is Building Community Through Food and Finding Joy on the Dance Floor

The activist, organizer, and cook shares her thoughts on culture shifting and cooking playlists.
Meet Our October Cookbook Club Pick: Season by Nik Sharma
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Meet Our October Cookbook Club Pick: Season by Nik Sharma

Do you always buy spices you use just once and forget about? This book is for you.
How I'm Talking to the Men in My Life Right Now
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How I'm Talking to the Men in My Life Right Now

There’s no one-size-fits-all way for men to support women right now, because women are not one-size-fits all.
Last Week at BA: Spooooky Recommendations, Short Ribs, and Scrambled Egg Feuds
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Last Week at BA: Spooooky Recommendations, Short Ribs, and Scrambled Egg Feuds

Senior staff writer Alex Beggs makes a case for fall grilling in her weekly newsletter.
A Dinner Party Isn’t Really About the Food
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A Dinner Party Isn’t Really About the Food

When the vibe is just right, what you eat is secondary.
The Spookiest Food Horoscopes Yet
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The Spookiest Food Horoscopes Yet

Your Halloween horror-scope is here! What scary food is hiding under your bed this month?
How CBD Chocolate Fueled My Fight Against Breast Cancer
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How CBD Chocolate Fueled My Fight Against Breast Cancer

Battling breast cancer has been the fight of my life. But I have a secret weapon.
I Drank From the $80 Crystal Water Bottle. Here's My Story.
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I Drank From the $80 Crystal Water Bottle. Here's My Story.

I never thought I was the type to drink out of a rose quartz water bottle until there I was, drinking out of a rose quartz water bottle.
When It Comes to Better Skin, Food Matters More Than You Think