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Hello, My Name is Karletta Moniz, and I’m a Chocoholic

Hello, My Name is Karletta Moniz, and I’m a Chocoholic

Jul 21, 2010 16 Comments by  
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Karletta Moniz, a chocolate expert and self-confessed chocoholic, discusses her descent into the dark, rich, unfathomably delicious world of 82% cacao sin.

The Snail Eaters

The Snail Eaters

Jul 20, 2010 5 Comments by  
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Travel writer Joyce Hanson remembers when she and her artist friends had their first run-in with snails while living in France during a particularly carefree summer.

Timeless Sardines

Timeless Sardines

Jun 21, 2010 6 Comments by  
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A far cry from their tinned cousins, European sardines are at their plumpest perfection in June. Writer Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco explains it all for you.

Big Cooks Don’t Cry

Big Cooks Don’t Cry

May 17, 2010 9 Comments by  
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Writer Fran Brennan, who has cried onion tears for years, found refuge and revenge in a pair of spiffy goggles given to her by a friend.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 12, 2010 7 Comments by  
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Shauna James Ahern, aka Gluten-Free Girl, divulgers her chewy, crispy, gooey version of the world’s best–and we do mean best–chocolate-chip cookies.

Mother’s Day Quiche

Mother’s Day Quiche

May 04, 2010 10 Comments by  
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For Mother’s Day, make mom this rich, creamy quiche, filled with bacon, morel mushrooms, and cheese. She’ll love it—especially when you do the dishes.

All Hail the Mighty Egg

All Hail the Mighty Egg

Apr 26, 2010 17 Comments by  
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Perfectly cooked sunnyside-up eggs are a passion for many people. Here we get plenty of serving suggestions from chefs, cooks, and cookbook authors.

Earth Day | Conscious Cuisine

Earth Day | Conscious Cuisine

Apr 22, 2010 1 Comment by  
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Nine books, all geared to get you thinking about how to eat and live more consciously, is a great way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Earth Day.

Mother Earth’s Interpreter

Mother Earth’s Interpreter

Apr 20, 2010 1 Comment by  
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Alice Waters, an icon of all things sustainable, local, and seasonal, chats with our own Renee Schettler Rossi about her new book, In The Green Kitchen.

Our Ten Most Popular Recipes of 2010—So Far

Our Ten Most Popular Recipes of 2010—So Far

Apr 14, 2010 4 Comments by  
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The ten most popular recipes of 2010 so far includes some of our sweetest treats, including red velvet cake, chocolate chip cookies, and black bottoms.

A Glutton for Gluten

A Glutton for Gluten

Apr 05, 2010 26 Comments by  
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What happens when food writer Jess Thomson is faced with a future without gluten? A weekend of unbridled break-up sex.

This Little Piggy Went All the Way Home

This Little Piggy Went All the Way Home

Mar 27, 2010 2 Comments by  
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On their way home for Easter, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough have trouble trying to bring the last part of their pig, Wilbur, through airport security.

Pork Belly Confit

Pork Belly Confit

Mar 23, 2010 15 Comments by  
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Pork belly confit may sound like gilding the lily, but in the hands of Thomas Keller, it’s sublimely luscious and flavorful. A perfect adieu to winter.

Grabbing the Tiger by the Tail

Grabbing the Tiger by the Tail

Feb 17, 2010 1 Comment by  
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With a baby due on the first day of the Year of the Tiger, writer Patricia Tanumihardja finds ways of mixing and matching traditions for her new family.

An Ode to a Microplane

An Ode to a Microplane

Feb 14, 2010 13 Comments by  
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Some of our favorite food bloggers and Leite’s Culinaria recipe testers post their love letters to the kitchen tools they adore without limit or shame.

A Drink for that Crazy Little Thing Called Love

A Drink for that Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Feb 11, 2010 Leave a Comment by  
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Your love moves through stages, right? So this Valentine’s Day Cai Palmer, our wine guru, pairs different champagnes with the different phases of love.

Super Bowl Seductresses

Super Bowl Seductresses

Feb 02, 2010 Leave a Comment by  
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During Super Bowl Sunday, you’ll have some serious competition from this six pack of recipes, guaranteed to seduce you from the TV.

A New Year for the Ages

A New Year for the Ages

Dec 30, 2009 1 Comment by  
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Early January has always been a time for rethinking and reinvention. Writer and illustrator Eric Hanson takes a backwards look at new beginnings in the foodosphere.

Paula Wolfert’s Beef Daube is as Authentic as It Gets

Paula Wolfert’s Beef Daube is as Authentic as It Gets

Nov 30, 2009 1 Comment by  
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Paula Wolfert, the reigning monarch of the Mediterranean, fesses up her culinary secrets when it comes to making France’s classic beef stew, called a daube.

Peace & Pleasure: A Holiday Menu to End Tryptophan Overload

Peace & Pleasure: A Holiday Menu to End Tryptophan Overload

Nov 22, 2009 4 Comments by  
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Can’t face turkey or ham this holiday season? Consider Cornish game hens. They offer variety, impress guests, and allow for culinary customization. Plus they won’t knock you into a tryptophan stupor.