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Ashlie D. Stevens

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RFK Jr. cares more about french fries than US farms

As farm aid and food programs vanish, Kennedy champions cold foam and beef tallow as public health wins

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Why Trump’s fast food obsession matters

The president’s fast food fixation is less about flavor and more about shaping culture and political identity

24.07.2025 4

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“It’s Always Sunny” goes full “Bear”

The gang is back and more gourmet than ever — but culinary chaos has always been on the menu

22.07.2025 3

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Store-bought is fine. This is better

Treat your favorite restaurants like sous chefs and serve great meals without turning on the stove

21.07.2025 10

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Trump’s war on Parmigiano Reggiano

The prized Italian cheese has long symbolized tradition. Now it faces political pressure — and rising prices

20.07.2025 10

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A chef’s best-kept secret is already in your freezer

You’re not using your ice cube tray wrong — but you could be using it brilliantly

15.07.2025 1

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The hypocrisy of RFK Jr. preaching “real food”

A pillar of MAHA is whole foods — but only if you can afford it

10.07.2025 20

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American cheese has always been enough

It doesn’t need to be fancy or aged to be perfect. Sometimes, the simplest melt is the one that satisfies most

07.07.2025 10

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A better burger, no fuss required

As Alton Brown says, "No herbs, no soup mix, no mysteries"

05.07.2025 20

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Mamdani eats rice. MAGA melts down

A viral clip of Mamdani eating biryani by hand set off a culture war on the American right

04.07.2025 10

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Chuck E. Cheese and the millennial midlife crisis

Animatronic bands. Nostalgia. Mortal Kombat. The pizza rat is back — and this time, it’s personal

04.07.2025 30

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The best of Anthony Bourdain, from the Salon Archives

From early Salon essays to intimate tributes, a collection of writing by and about the chef who changed how we eat

25.06.2025 10

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Panzanella, but make it Southern — and add bacon

This summery salad channels tomato sandwich vibes with white bread, dill pickles and a mayo-based dressing.

23.06.2025 7

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Anthony Bourdain didn't say that (but we wish he did)

Get the cream sauce. Have a pint at 4. The internet’s favorite Bourdain quote isn’t real — but feels almost true

20.06.2025 10

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How to eat like a strong woman

Sidney Sweeney, Caitlin Clark and Ilona Maher are redefining strength with muscle, appetite and power

18.06.2025 4

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The art of the almost-fancy snack wrap

Waiting for McDonald’s Snack Wrap? Try crafting your own snack-worthy wrap with a touch of grown-up flair

18.06.2025 8

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Chef Anne Burrell, beloved Food Network star, dies at 55

The “Worst Cooks” host became a fan favorite with her platinum hair and passion for teaching

18.06.2025 10

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Tomato and egg already love each other. Join in

Across cultures and kitchens, this elemental pairing asks little and gives everything

16.06.2025 10

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No gatekeeping. Just a perfect summer sauce

This sauce doesn’t need a stove — or a secret ingredient

09.06.2025 3

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On “Poker Face,” a tender moment between takeout orders

A quiet love story for Charlie Cale unfolds amid a heist, recalling food delivery’s lost intimacy

08.06.2025 4

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Perfect summer tomatoes? Turn them into butter

Tomato butter is sweet, spiced and sun-drunk — a fleeting summer thrill in a jar

02.06.2025 8

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The best salad dressing? Fancy ranch

A creamy, tangy love letter to the most misunderstood dressing

01.06.2025 10

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Stanley Tucci wants us to cook together again

In a small Abruzzo town, one chef rekindled an old tradition — and reminded Tucci (and us) what it means to gather

27.05.2025 5

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The dessert that changed my salad game

Lettuce in panna cotta? Actually, yes

26.05.2025 7

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Stanley Tucci’s quiet sequel to "Big Night," served for Sunday lunch

In "Tucci in Italy," a chef’s mother makes the meal — and the moment — that lingers with Tucci most

23.05.2025 10

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Roy Choi wants you to disrespect your vegetables

In his new cookbook, "The Choi of Cooking," the chef builds a bridge between cravings, comfort and care

23.05.2025 2

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In praise of the maximalist salad

Because, in the words of Roy Choi, sometimes you want a salad that eats like a cheeseburger

19.05.2025 4

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In "Nonnas," recipes are love letters

In the new Netflix film, Stephen Chbosky and Liz Maccie craft a heartfelt tribute to family, food and grief

18.05.2025 5

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What food scientists really think of the ultra-processed foods panic

"Be careful if you're eating a candy bar and walking under an air conditioning unit"

13.05.2025 10

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In the apocalypse, good taste dies last

Pleasure survives the end of the world, sometimes in the shape of a perfect saucepan

13.05.2025 10

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In the apocalypse, good taste dies last

Pleasure survives the end of the world, sometimes in the shape of a perfect saucepan

12.05.2025 2

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The people's pope has eaten a hot dog

In Chicago, the first American pope isn't just a holy figure — he’s one of us, Malört and all

09.05.2025 10

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For a better smoothie, turn on the oven

I’m in a season of life where I no longer make health resolutions focused on subtraction. No more cutting carbs, no more vilifying sugar. Instead,...

06.05.2025 5

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"A big mistake": Warren Buffett criticizes Trump tariffs at Berkshire meeting

“We should do what we do best and they should do what they do best" Buffett said during his address to shareholders

03.05.2025 10

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The pierogi is having an identity crisis. And it's delicious

Cheeseburger-stuffed and kimchi-glazed, pierogi are the new vehicle for culinary rebellion

30.04.2025 3

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Sweet salads are back. Don't be afraid

From cookie salads to Jell-O molds, modern cooks like Molly Yeh are redefining sweetness in the salad bowl

27.04.2025 7

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The best place for better snacks? Try the dispensary

Modern dispensaries aren’t just selling cannabis — they’re curating the convenience store of your dream

20.04.2025 4

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Cookie sandwich or cornbread? A dessert that thrives in the in-between

Inspired by cornbread with honey butter, this cookie plays where salt and sugar meet

16.04.2025 3

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Republicans' new food aid plan: States pay more, families get less

From slashed budgets to soda bans, a new GOP SNAP plan could leave millions hungry

14.04.2025 4

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I used to post my lunch. Now I send it by mail

I traded likes for recipes and found a new kind of connection

10.04.2025 3

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How baked spaghetti became American, one casserole at a time

From church basements to family kitchens, baked spaghetti is a comforting, adaptable dish with deep roots

07.04.2025 2

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My perfect spring cake started with a box mix

First, I “cheated” by baking from a box. Then I developed my own homemade cheat codes

03.04.2025 3

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We’re living in the golden age of mayonnaise

And there's never been a better time to make a chicken salad sandwich

27.03.2025 3

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Gut-friendly fizz: How Coke and Pepsi are reinventing the soda wars

Prebiotic sodas take center stage in the battle for health

24.03.2025 5

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The secret to sky-high biscuits? Treat them like croissants

Flaky layers, buttery pockets, and serious lift — all from one technique

20.03.2025 7

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You’re cooking with one onion. You should be cooking with four

Unlocking the flavor power of alliums, from raw to pickled to fried

19.03.2025 8

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The secret to perfect tomato soup is hiding in the olive bar

This supermarket stalwart holds the key to the rich, unexpected flavor your soup's been missing

17.03.2025 5

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Trump walks back 24-hour Ukraine peace promise: "I was being a little bit sarcastic"

“What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled, and I think I’ll be successful"

15.03.2025 9

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Proposed cuts to SNAP benefits could deepen hunger and hurt local economies, experts warn

SNAP cuts could leave families unable to afford basic meals, worsening food insecurity and local economies

10.03.2025 20

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Why America’s obsession with other countries’ diets might be holding us back

From French portion control to Mediterranean meal plans, America loves to look abroad for nutrition answers

03.03.2025 4

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