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Smoothie Mistakes You're Making

(0) Comments | Posted May 7, 2013 | 9:32 AM

By Danielle Walsh, Bon Appétit


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Whoever thought of blitzing a bunch of fruit and vegetables and calling the results breakfast is brilliant. The smoothie has changed our morning routine as we know it, giving us sweet, portable fuel. Healthy...

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The Ultimate Caesar Salad

(0) Comments | Posted May 7, 2013 | 9:27 AM

By Sue Li and Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit

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Nailing this misunderstood classic (no, we don't want grilled chicken) is all about restraint and, yes, anchovies.

1) The Dressing: A great Caesar salad gets its swagger from a great dressing. Squeamish...

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What Supermodel Karlie Kloss Eats for Breakfast

(0) Comments | Posted May 2, 2013 | 1:53 PM

By Danielle Walsh, Bon Appétit

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Welcome to My Morning Routine, where we take a look at how people kick-start the day. And by "people" we mean celebrities.

After she spent most of February walking in Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion Week shows for...

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12 Foods You Are Banned (and Unbanned) From Importing

(8) Comments | Posted May 2, 2013 | 1:47 PM

By Sam Dean, Bon Appétit

Yesterday, an Italian wire service reported that the USDA is planning on lifting its longstanding ban on the import of cured Italian meats made outside of big, USDA-inspected factories. Which means that, starting May 28, we're going to drown in a tidal wave...

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The Best Way to Eat While Flying

(0) Comments | Posted April 30, 2013 | 3:11 PM

By Matt Gross, Bon Appétit

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From how to crash the business class lounge to the best in-flight cocktails, former New York Times Frugal Traveler Matt Gross shares his air-travel tips

1. Hit the Lounge

I fill up...

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Is Chocolate Good for You? Or Bad?

(1) Comments | Posted April 30, 2013 | 2:32 PM

By Sam Dean, Bon Appétit

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We like science as much as the next guy, but historically, it hasn't been the most consistent when it comes to telling us what we should and shouldn't eat. Even though ingesting (and digesting) food...

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5 Best Caffeinated Drinks to Keep Yourself Awake

(45) Comments | Posted April 17, 2013 | 12:24 PM

By Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit

Procrastination, like Manifest Destiny and NASCAR, is an American tradition -- not our proudest one to be sure, but a tradition nonetheless. As a people, we're pros at putting things off, kicking the can down the road, waiting until the last minute to...

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What Tony Hawk Eats for Breakfast

(4) Comments | Posted April 17, 2013 | 12:12 PM

By Michael Y. Park, Bon Appétit

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Photo: Matt Duckor


Tony Hawk is widely considered the greatest professional skateboarder of all time, and was a driving force in turning something once relegated to drained pools and abandoned parks into a...

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The Iconic Sandwiches of the World, From Banh Mi to Zapiekanka

(4) Comments | Posted April 12, 2013 | 8:59 AM

By Sam Dean, Bon Appétit

America is a land rich with iconic sandwiches, from the stately muffuletta of New Orleans to the delicate lobster roll of coastal Maine. But not all countries are as big, or as sandwich-happy, as ours, and many have their own iconic national sandwiches...

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Weird Food Taxes

(3) Comments | Posted April 11, 2013 | 2:48 PM

By Sam Dean, Bon Appétit

When you buy gazpacho in California, it comes tax-free. But hot tomato soup, at the same restaurant, that's maybe a little chilly? Totally taxed! Blueberries in Maine? Yup, taxed. Milky Ways in Iowa? No tax! But the dark chocolate Milky Way Midnight, right...

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Connie Britton: My High-End Indulgence is Caviar

(0) Comments | Posted April 9, 2013 | 6:25 PM

By Hugh Garvey, Bon Appétit

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Connie Britton--the scene stealer who y'all-ed her way into our hearts on Friday Night Lights and Nashville--on caviar, Champagne, and, yes, the secret to perfect hair.

First things first. What's in your fridge?
Connie...

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7 Common French Toast Mistakes

(205) Comments | Posted April 9, 2013 | 6:19 PM

By Danielle Walsh, Bon Appétit

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French toast: not as easy as you think (Credit: Spicy Sweet and Petite)


French toast is the champion of brunch. Nothing says "weekend" like tucking into what should be a dessert (it's basically fried bread...

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The Gaza Kitchen Authors Talk to Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi

(0) Comments | Posted March 29, 2013 | 9:53 AM

By Sam Dean, Bon Appétit

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Laila El-Haddad, Yotam Ottolenghi, and Maggie Schmitt (Credit: courtesy Laila El-Haddad, Ottolenghi, and Maggie Schmitt)

Defined by conflict, densely packed with refugees, and sealed from the outside world by the Israeli military, the Gaza Strip is not...

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Cadbury Creme Eggs: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

(8) Comments | Posted March 28, 2013 | 9:49 AM

By Louise McCready, Bon Appétit

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A Little History
In 1824, John Cadbury opened a shop in Birmingham where he sold tea, coffee, hops, mustard, cocoa, and drinking chocolate, which he made himself using a mortar and pestle. A century later,...

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Ever Wonder What a Porn Star Eats for Breakfast?

(6) Comments | Posted March 27, 2013 | 9:36 PM

By Sam Dean, Bon Appétit

Welcome to My Morning Routine, where we take a look at how people kick-start the day. And by "people" we mean celebrities.

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The Best Nanobreweries in the Country

(2) Comments | Posted March 25, 2013 | 8:57 AM

By Josh Bernstein, Bon Appétit

It often starts with a single batch of homebrewed beer. Your friends like drinking the bitter IPA, or the roasty stout. More beer is brewed. More accolades. "You should start a brewery," someone suggests, planting a seed inside your hobbyist head: Could this...

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Late-Night Eating: Which City Orders the Most Delivery?

(6) Comments | Posted March 22, 2013 | 6:30 PM

By Sam Dean, Bon Appétit

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There's always plenty of anecdotal evidence about how America's biggest cities do food differently: San Francisco's all burritos and fresh ingredients, Chicago's big on meat, New York's big on everything. But it's nice to get some...

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The Best Sandwiches in the World

(3) Comments | Posted March 21, 2013 | 4:41 PM

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The sandwich is, at heart, a humble creation: two slices of bread, with stuff in between them. We eat sandwiches all the time -- good ones and great ones and less good ones that...

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Women Who Love Whiskey: Heather Greene

(11) Comments | Posted February 21, 2013 | 9:16 AM

By Rachel Friedman, Bon Appétit

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Heather Greene, whiskey sommelier (Credit: Frank Wu)

In the world of whiskey, Heather Greene has some significant firsts: first American woman to serve on the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Tasting Panel in Scotland; first woman to...

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How To Build The Perfect Plate Of Nachos

(1) Comments | Posted January 31, 2013 | 8:56 AM

By Andrew Knowlton, Bon Appétit

The secret to great nachos? The architecture. Andrew Knowlton shares his guide to the layering, balancing, and copious amounts of cheese behind the perfect Super Bowl snack.

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(Credit: Christina Holmes)

Nachos may flourish in sports bars...

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