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16 Briticisms from The Great British Baking Show, Defined
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16 Briticisms from The Great British Baking Show, Defined

Bring on the puds and baps—hold the soggy bottoms.
The Best Way to Cut a Pepper
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The Best Way to Cut a Pepper

There's more than one way to cut a pepper. This is the best way.
We Refuse to Be Ashamed of Our Chrissy Teigen Obsession
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We Refuse to Be Ashamed of Our Chrissy Teigen Obsession

Teigen's recipes aren't the only thing that makes us swoon. It's her way with words.
The Freewheelin' Mark Bittman
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The Freewheelin' Mark Bittman

With the New York Times behind him, the popular food writer tries to figure out what's next.
Zephyr Wright Fed a President, Changed the Nation
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Zephyr Wright Fed a President, Changed the Nation

She made the fried chicken that made LBJ popular enough to be president. Or was it the peach cobbler?
How to Revamp Your Kitchen with an Easy DIY Backsplash
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How to Revamp Your Kitchen with an Easy DIY Backsplash

Steal these Pinterest ideas to instantly upgrade your kitchen without breaking a sweat (or the bank).
The Man Who Conquered Pie Crust and Burgers With Science
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The Man Who Conquered Pie Crust and Burgers With Science

Kenji Lopez-Alt is more than just an intrepid recipe tester. He's the food world's Benjamin Franklin, and he's just getting started.
The Three Best Ways to Cut an Orange
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The Three Best Ways to Cut an Orange

Time to wedge, wheel, and supreme your way to citrus glory.
This Ombré Ruffle Cake Is Easier to Make Than You Think
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This Ombré Ruffle Cake Is Easier to Make Than You Think

Here's how to wow your friends and win the birthday cake game.
The Strange Secret Betty Crocker History You Need to Know
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The Strange Secret Betty Crocker History You Need to Know

Whether you need a Home Ec lesson, a recipe for macaroni and cheese, the lady in red is here for you.
Why Tammy Wynette Is the First Lady of Country Cooking
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Why Tammy Wynette Is the First Lady of Country Cooking

Throughout a life of hardship, heartache, and triumph, she always stood by her stove.
Laurie Colwin Is an (Often) Awful Cook
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Laurie Colwin Is an (Often) Awful Cook

But that's precisely why we love her.
Ruth Reichl Is Queen, But So Are All of Us
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Ruth Reichl Is Queen, But So Are All of Us

An essay about why Ruth Reichl is such an exceptional home cook.
Andrea Nguyen's Vietnamese Food Crusade
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Andrea Nguyen's Vietnamese Food Crusade

Her family took it upon themselves to fix SoCal's banh mi scene. Later, she wrote the book that lets the rest of the world follow suit.
Why Martha Stewart Is a “Good Thing”
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Why Martha Stewart Is a “Good Thing”

Have we forgotten the lessons that this icon of domestic perfection really taught us?
Edna Lewis Goes Deeper Than Soul Food
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Edna Lewis Goes Deeper Than Soul Food

For this legendary chef and cookbook author, recipes were a connection to the land of her ancestors—and the freedom it represented.
Joan Didion, the Queen of Parsley Salad
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Joan Didion, the Queen of Parsley Salad

While breaking down journalistic barriers and maintaining a twig-like figure, Didion managed to be remarkably food-obsessed.
John Thorne Knows More About Pecan Pie Than Most Humans
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John Thorne Knows More About Pecan Pie Than Most Humans

When this obsessive writer explores a recipe, he discovers a universe.
Dori Sanders Gathers Peaches and Southern Yarns
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Dori Sanders Gathers Peaches and Southern Yarns

A lifelong farmer, writer, and cook, Sanders spins stories that help us understand true country cooking.