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You Do Want to Know How a Hot Dog Gets Made
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You Do Want to Know How a Hot Dog Gets Made

In the book “Raw Dog,” writer Jamie Loftus takes a close look at America’s favorite sausage—and how it represents everything wrong with the country’s meat industry.
My Egyptian Family Was Eager to Meet My American Husband&-but What Would They Feed Him?
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My Egyptian Family Was Eager to Meet My American Husband—but What Would They Feed Him?

The problem was serious. They had heard Chris was a vegetarian.
Martha Stewart’s ‘Sports Illustrated’ Cover Shouldn’t Surprise Real Martha-Heads
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Martha Stewart’s ‘Sports Illustrated’ Cover Shouldn’t Surprise Real Martha-Heads

Plus, Starbucks changes its ice in select stores and California passed a bill that would ban Skittles.
What I Eat as a 26-Year-Old Line Cook Making $17.50/Hour in Indianapolis
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What I Eat as a 26-Year-Old Line Cook Making $17.50/Hour in Indianapolis

I make my own smoked trout dip, snack on cake and pizza at work, and hate working the brunch shift.
‘The Bear’ Season 2 Trailer: The Crew Gets Even More Chaotic
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‘The Bear’ Season 2 Trailer: The Crew Gets Even More Chaotic

In the new official trailer for FX’s “The Bear” Season 2 on Hulu, the team tries to open a new restaurant. Watch it here.
Starbucks’ New Bumblebee Cake Pop Looks Like a Lot of Other Things
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Starbucks’ New Bumblebee Cake Pop Looks Like a Lot of Other Things

Plus, a cookie dough recipe claims to “work like Ozempic” and the Miami Grand Prix serves $500 chilled prawns. 
Padma Lakshmi's Guide to Fun, Stress-Free Dinner Parties
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Padma Lakshmi's Guide to Fun, Stress-Free Dinner Parties

The 'Taste the Nation' host cooks 70 percent of the menu in advance and has tips for breaking the ice between guests.
Hey Bud Light Boycotters, Protesting Beer Is Actually Really Gay
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Hey Bud Light Boycotters, Protesting Beer Is Actually Really Gay

Transphobes are protesting Bud Light after its partnership with actress Dylan Mulvaney. But 50 years ago, queer activists organized the original beer boycott against Coors.
Hotel Coffee Makers Are Used to Wash Underwear, Says Flight Attendant Lore
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Hotel Coffee Makers Are Used to Wash Underwear, Says Flight Attendant Lore

You might regret using your hotel coffee maker after reading this rumor among flight attendants.
Crumbs Cupcakes, Once a $66 Million Empire, Was Revived for Merely $300
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Crumbs Cupcakes, Once a $66 Million Empire, Was Revived for Merely $300

Plus, Teyana Taylor snuck Chick-Fil-A into the Met Gala and someone dumped hundreds of pounds of pasta in the New Jersey woods.
Long Live the Corn Stool, the Internet Darling That's Everywhere Now
It's a Thing

Long Live the Corn Stool, the Internet Darling That's Everywhere Now

The corn stool has been around for more than a decade, but recently, it's become a go-to item for celebrities like Emma Chamberlain to add whimsical flair. 
What I Eat Around the World as a 40-Year-Old Flight Attendant Making $61K/Year
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What I Eat Around the World as a 40-Year-Old Flight Attendant Making $61K/Year

I eat crew meals at 30,000 feet in the sky, shop for wine and cheese on a layover in France, and unwind with Campari spritzes.
NY Approves Statewide Gas Stove Ban in New Buildings
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NY Approves Statewide Gas Stove Ban in New Buildings

The first statewide ban in the US, it will affect home cooks for years to come.
Choose One: Taylor Swift Tickets or Free Pizza for a Year
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Choose One: Taylor Swift Tickets or Free Pizza for a Year

Plus, Salt Bae gets sued and Graza’s CEO starts drama.
Please Don’t Ask ChatGPT for Diet Advice
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Please Don’t Ask ChatGPT for Diet Advice

Its tips and meal plans reveal everything wrong with internet nutrition.
Tucker Carlson’s Fox News Ouster Cements the Green M&M as Internet Queen
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Tucker Carlson’s Fox News Ouster Cements the Green M&M as Internet Queen

After years spent stoking weird culinary culture wars, the influential right-wing TV host has been beat by his ultimate made-up enemy: the Green M&M.
Big Milk's War to Win Gen Z Just Got More Cringe
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Big Milk's War to Win Gen Z Just Got More Cringe

In a new ad for Big Dairy, Aubrey Plaza promotes fake “Wood Milk.” But dairy’s latest attempt to win the youths is a self-own.
‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants Claim They Were Over-Served and Underfed
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‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants Claim They Were Over-Served and Underfed

Plus, Le Creuset reveals a new color and a bagel chain creates a “tax-free” bagel.
What I Eat as a 31-Year-Old Content Creator Making $352K/Year in Kansas City, Missouri
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What I Eat as a 31-Year-Old Content Creator Making $352K/Year in Kansas City, Missouri

I drink apple cider vinegar every morning, cook dry-brined roast chicken for dinner, and test a cheesy potato recipe for a client.
I Almost Got Away With Playing Hooky. Then I Baked a Cake
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I Almost Got Away With Playing Hooky. Then I Baked a Cake

I wasn't supposed to have the energy to bake a cake from scratch. So how does a girl hide an entire spice cake before her parents get home?
Take Your Sandwich for a Flight (It Might Taste Better)
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Take Your Sandwich for a Flight (It Might Taste Better)

I heard taking a sandwich on a flight would result in a richer, fattier taste. So I tested it on a recent trip abroad.
Dear Lord, Crumbl Is Supposedly America's Fastest-Growing Dessert Shop
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Dear Lord, Crumbl Is Supposedly America's Fastest-Growing Dessert Shop

The dessert chain, famous for not-very-tasty cookies, is everything wrong with internet food hype.
How Vodka Sauce Became an American Celebrity
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How Vodka Sauce Became an American Celebrity

Vodka sauce used to be a simple red sauce joint staple. Today, it’s a celeb obsession, menu star at restaurants like Carbone, and even internet meme.
The New 'Water Recipe' Trend Is a No From Me, Sorry
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The New 'Water Recipe' Trend Is a No From Me, Sorry

Plus, McDonald’s introduces a new McFlurry flavor and JLo’s new drink brand faces drama.
The Best Food Podcasts of 2023, According to BA Editors
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The Best Food Podcasts of 2023, According to BA Editors

“Top Chef” recaps, baking advice, food histories, and more. These are 11 of the food podcasts we can’t stop listening to.
Are Peeps Canceled Now? They Apparently Contain Carcinogens
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Are Peeps Canceled Now? They Apparently Contain Carcinogens

Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow drinks boring water and Pizza Hut Taiwan launches a “flavorless” pizza.
What I Eat (And Drink) as a 26-Year-Old Bartender Living on $50K in Brooklyn
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What I Eat (And Drink) as a 26-Year-Old Bartender Living on $50K in Brooklyn

He works at two bars, has opinions on drink combos, and cooks chicken tagine and homemade hummus.
Soggy Fries Are Good, Actually
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Soggy Fries Are Good, Actually

They’ve lost their golden sheen, but they don’t need “rescuing”—they’re worthy just as they are.
A TikTok Ban Could Devastate a Whole Generation of Food Creators
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A TikTok Ban Could Devastate a Whole Generation of Food Creators

For budding chefs and food creators, the app has been vital for their career. They’re worried about what would happen if a ban becomes reality.
Let Me Eat the Giant Woolly Mammoth Meatball
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Let Me Eat the Giant Woolly Mammoth Meatball

Plus, Florence Pugh says she’s working on a new cooking show and Kourtney Kardashian eats cake in the bathroom.