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Rose Is the Wellness Ingredient in Everything Right Now
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Rose Is the Wellness Ingredient in Everything Right Now

A rose is a rose is a hydrating facial mist
I Love This Turmeric Brightening Mask Despite Its Unfortunate Color
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I Love This Turmeric Brightening Mask Despite Its Unfortunate Color

The 2-in-1 mask promises a lot of benefits, but will it turn me into Miranda Kerr?
Dumplings, Kaya Toast, and Chili Crab: Inside the Food of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
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Dumplings, Kaya Toast, and Chili Crab: Inside the Food of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Author Kevin Kwan and star Jimmy O. Yang reveal the stories behind some of the best Singaporean dishes in the hit book-turned-movie.
If You've Never Had an It's-Its Ice Cream Sandwich, Please Fix That Immediately
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If You've Never Had an It's-Its Ice Cream Sandwich, Please Fix That Immediately

If it's not covered in chocolate shell, I'm not interested.
Nduja Is the Spicy Sausage You Can and Should Be Spreading Like Butter
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Nduja Is the Spicy Sausage You Can and Should Be Spreading Like Butter

Practically every chef we know is obsessed with nduja—and you should be, too.
The Women's Co-Working Space With a Serious Food Focus
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The Women's Co-Working Space With a Serious Food Focus

The Ruby in San Francisco wants women to vote with their forks.
Simone Jacobson Is the Cultural Connector D.C. Needs Right Now
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Simone Jacobson Is the Cultural Connector D.C. Needs Right Now

The ultimate Renaissance woman is our Superpowered DC honoree.
An All-Natural At-Home Face Mask Recipe That's Designed to Be Messed With
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An All-Natural At-Home Face Mask Recipe That's Designed to Be Messed With

Abena Boamah of Hanahana Beauty shares her tips for totally customized skincare.
Forget the Fancy Fitness Studios, Zumba Is the Only Exercise Class I Need
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Forget the Fancy Fitness Studios, Zumba Is the Only Exercise Class I Need

It's never been cool to Zumba, so why have I been doing it for over a decade?
5 Late Summer Wines from 'The Yoda of Italian Natural Wine'
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5 Late Summer Wines from 'The Yoda of Italian Natural Wine'

Danilo Marcucci creates wines that are all brimming with their own terroir, personality, and stories to tell
For the Love of All That is Dairy, Why Are We Still Eating Low-Fat?
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For the Love of All That is Dairy, Why Are We Still Eating Low-Fat?

Science has come around on full-fat dairy. Why haven't we listened?
Tarla Dalal's Cookbooks Taught My Mother—And Millions of Indians—How to Cook Everything
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Tarla Dalal's Cookbooks Taught My Mother—And Millions of Indians—How to Cook Everything

The widely prolific cookbook author was famous among Indian cooks, but her name has disappeared from culinary conversation.
What Is Activated Charcoal, and Is It Really Safe?
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What Is Activated Charcoal, and Is It Really Safe?

Drinking black water is kinda fun, but is it really good for us?
How I Made Peace with My Family's Silent Dinners
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How I Made Peace with My Family's Silent Dinners

Why didn't my immigrant family's dinner table sound like the ones on TV?
How to Sculpt a Life-Size Cow From Butter, and Other Lessons From a Professional Butter Artist
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How to Sculpt a Life-Size Cow From Butter, and Other Lessons From a Professional Butter Artist

In the fall and winter, Sarah Pratt is a special education teacher. In the summer, she sculpts butter.
We Need to Talk About the Food Scenes in 'The Incendiaries'
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We Need to Talk About the Food Scenes in 'The Incendiaries'

How this summer’s must-read novel about a cult turns food into temptation.
I Had Never Eaten in Ghana Before. But My Ancestors Had.
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I Had Never Eaten in Ghana Before. But My Ancestors Had.

With oral histories and a DNA test as his guides, a food historian travels to Ghana for a taste of the home he's never known.
What Are Prebiotics and Do We Really Need to Take ANOTHER Supplement Every Day?
Healthyish x Salt & Straw Giveaway Sweepstake Rules
Bribes, Backdoor Deals, and Pay to Play: How Bad Rosé Took Over
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Bribes, Backdoor Deals, and Pay to Play: How Bad Rosé Took Over

A sommelier opens up about the shady business practices that are behind the rise of watery, terrible rosé.
Activist Manuka Honey Is the Superfood Sweetener We're Obsessed With Right Now
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Activist Manuka Honey Is the Superfood Sweetener We're Obsessed With Right Now

What exactly is mānuka honey, and why is it so expensive?
Before You Buy CBD Oil Online, Ask These Questions
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Before You Buy CBD Oil Online, Ask These Questions

Don’t judge a brand by its chic, well-designed label.
Bria Vinaite's Before-Bed Routine Involves Cotton Candy Grapes and a Migraine Hack
Hospitality Activist Ashtin Berry Enjoys Caviar Potato Chips, Radical Self-Awareness, and a Good Twerk Session
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Hospitality Activist Ashtin Berry Enjoys Caviar Potato Chips, Radical Self-Awareness, and a Good Twerk Session

She also pairs fried chicken with Champagne and has a killer skincare routine so, yeah, we're jealous.
Claire Saffitz’s ‘Gourmet Makes’ Series Is Inspiring a Lot of Fan Art
All of the Untouched Food on ‘The Bachelorette’ This Season
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All of the Untouched Food on ‘The Bachelorette’ This Season

Obsessively chronicled because it’s the most interesting part of the show at this point.
The Travel Book Series That Goes Deeper Than Google
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The Travel Book Series That Goes Deeper Than Google

The food recs are great, but the context that shows you an entire city is even better.
How I Got Into Flower Essence Therapy (And What It Even Is)
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How I Got Into Flower Essence Therapy (And What It Even Is)

I went peak 'woo' and it actually paid off.
Laura Harrier on Taking Spike Lee's Phone Calls, Circuit Training, and Natural Wine
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Laura Harrier on Taking Spike Lee's Phone Calls, Circuit Training, and Natural Wine

The BlackKklansman actress has had a whirlwind year, but she's staying balanced with plenty of Vitamin C.