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The Silicone Lids That Are Keeping Me from Singlehandedly Ruining the Planet
Miho Imada Is Quietly Brewing Some of the Best Sake in the World
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Miho Imada Is Quietly Brewing Some of the Best Sake in the World

Out of 1000 or so sake breweries operating today, only 20 are run by women tōji. But Miho Imada isn’t counting.
These Age-Old Japanese Concepts Taught Me to Thrive in a Modern World
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These Age-Old Japanese Concepts Taught Me to Thrive in a Modern World

Candice Kumai on a life spent learning to embrace imperfection.
The 6 Pantry Staples Giada De Laurentiis Can't Live Without
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The 6 Pantry Staples Giada De Laurentiis Can't Live Without

Hidden anchovies, spicy chili paste, and artisanal pasta, of course.
The Best Scene from the New Season of ‘Chef’s Table’
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The Best Scene from the New Season of ‘Chef’s Table’

Christina Tosi‘s mesmerizing building of Milk Bar‘s signature birthday cake—and the story behind it—is our favorite part of the Netflix series‘ new season.
Inside the National Pie Championships: Keep Calm and Carry Cool Whip
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Inside the National Pie Championships: Keep Calm and Carry Cool Whip

Avid bakers from across the country convene in an Orlando ballroom for blue ribbon pie glory.
One Woman’s Search for Meaning Inside The Egg House, a Pop-Up “Experience”
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One Woman’s Search for Meaning Inside The Egg House, a Pop-Up “Experience”

I stood in line. I took some selfies with eggs. I did not drink the eggnog.
I Was Searching for a Cook Who Looked Like Me—Then I Found Edna Lewis
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I Was Searching for a Cook Who Looked Like Me—Then I Found Edna Lewis

“Through Miss Lewis I realized that there was a history of black women, like me, in professional kitchens, and that I wasn’t alone.”
The Best Kitchen Products to Buy at Anthropologie’s Spring Sale
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The Best Kitchen Products to Buy at Anthropologie’s Spring Sale

Are you in the market for some pastel dinner plates? Yeah, probably.
4 Beautiful New-School Cast-Iron Skillets We’d Cook With Every Day
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4 Beautiful New-School Cast-Iron Skillets We’d Cook With Every Day

These new makers are creating heirloom pans with clever, modern touches.
The 3 Dishes I’m Glad I Ruined
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The 3 Dishes I’m Glad I Ruined

You can learn a lot from a recipe I call Mangled Shrimp in Red Sauce.
You Think You Know Liev Schreiber, Then He Tells You How Much He Loves Broccoli
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You Think You Know Liev Schreiber, Then He Tells You How Much He Loves Broccoli

But the ‘Isle of Dogs’ star would rather be eating a hot baguette.
17 New Spring Cookbooks We Can’t Wait to Stain
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17 New Spring Cookbooks We Can’t Wait to Stain

A re-release of the essential River Cafe cookbook, a beautiful compendium of vegetarian Indian cooking, and more.
Your April Horoscope, Now with 100% More Pizza
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Your April Horoscope, Now with 100% More Pizza

Nothing—nothing!—explains who you are better than which pizza topping you order.
Fariha Róisín on the Rituals (and Silk Pillowcases) That Help Her Get to Sleep
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Fariha Róisín on the Rituals (and Silk Pillowcases) That Help Her Get to Sleep

Winding down with natural wine... and a few other things.
Like Casper, But for Knives: Cheap Kitchenware Companies Are Popping Up Everywhere
The 11 Tools You Need to Master Every Egg Recipe
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The 11 Tools You Need to Master Every Egg Recipe

Even if you don't think the egg came first, these are the best tools for cooking them.
This Chocolate Isn’t Your Average Easter Basket Candy
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This Chocolate Isn’t Your Average Easter Basket Candy

Step away from the hollow rabbits.
I Ate 26 Tacos to Find the Best Breakfast Taco in Austin
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I Ate 26 Tacos to Find the Best Breakfast Taco in Austin

Flour Tortilla. Bacon. Eggs. Potatoes. Cheese. These are the things that make or break the most portable breakfast around.
Why Do Some Eggs Have Double Yolks? An Investigation.
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Why Do Some Eggs Have Double Yolks? An Investigation.

They’re called double yolkers, and honestly, they’re fascinating.
Ashwagandha Couldn't Cure My Burnout Lifestyle—Here's What Did
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Ashwagandha Couldn't Cure My Burnout Lifestyle—Here's What Did

No amount of adaptogens could make me invincible.
Whatever Happened to Pampered Chef? I Hosted a Party to Find Out
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Whatever Happened to Pampered Chef? I Hosted a Party to Find Out

How an ‘80s and ‘90s juggernaut company is surviving the digital age.
'Geriatric Starlet' Iris Apfel Isn't Telling Anyone How to Live
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'Geriatric Starlet' Iris Apfel Isn't Telling Anyone How to Live

The 96-year-old has the same breakfast every single day.
The Best Kitchen Products to Buy Online This Weekend
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The Best Kitchen Products to Buy Online This Weekend

Vitamix blenders, KitchenAid stand mixers, and all that good stuff.
I Miss the Old Food Instagram, Don’t @ Me
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I Miss the Old Food Instagram, Don’t @ Me

Have you wondered what happened to all the good food pics in your feed?
Olympic Runner Alexi Pappas Treats Her Body Like a Sandcastle
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Olympic Runner Alexi Pappas Treats Her Body Like a Sandcastle

The athlete and artist on battling food guilt on social media and looking up to David Chang.
I Went From Middle School Narc to Marijuana Mom
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I Went From Middle School Narc to Marijuana Mom

How I finally crossed "learn how to smoke pot” off my to-do list.
“Orange Wine” Needs to Go Away—Hear Me Out
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“Orange Wine” Needs to Go Away—Hear Me Out

Our wine critic has THOUGHTS.