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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
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
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
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
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
Time to wedge, wheel, and supreme your way to citrus glory.
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 100 Greatest Home Cooks of All Time
They’re pianists, academics, novelists, and cookbook writers. A few of them are even movie stars. But these 100 food-obsessed Americans didn’t just cook incredible dinners for themselves—they changed the way we cook ours.
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
Throughout a life of hardship, heartache, and triumph, she always stood by her stove.
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
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”
Have we forgotten the lessons that this icon of domestic perfection really taught us?
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
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
When this obsessive writer explores a recipe, he discovers a universe.
James Beard: He's More American Than We Are
A man with a bowtie killed Continental snobbery and taught us how to love the food we cooked, from sea to shining sea.
Dori Sanders Gathers Peaches and Southern Yarns
A lifelong farmer, writer, and cook, Sanders spins stories that help us understand true country cooking.
How is "Natural" Wine Different From the Stuff You're Drinking?
Spoiler alert: the definition of natural wine isn't really cut-and-dry.