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We Tried 22 Trader Joe's Dips and Here's How They Stack Up
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

We Tried 22 Trader Joe's Dips and Here's How They Stack Up

From vegan tzatziki to fiery Zhoug sauce to classic spinach, these deserve a spot in your cart.

By Kat Thompson

Why Makrut Lime Makes a Star Ingredient in Cocktails
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

Why Makrut Lime Makes a Star Ingredient in Cocktails

The Southeast Asian citrus is intensely aromatic and pairs with rum, gin, tequila, and more.

By Kat Thompson

Why Combining Orange Juice and Coffee Weirdly Works
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

Why Combining Orange Juice and Coffee Weirdly Works

This refreshing recipe from Nam Coffee has a Vietnamese twist.

By Kat Thompson

Why Japanese Appetizer Salads Are the Best Way to Start a Meal
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

Why Japanese Appetizer Salads Are the Best Way to Start a Meal

Celebrating every version, from crunchy iceberg with chunky carrot sauce to mixed greens drizzled with yuzu-soy dressing.

By Kat Thompson

Tomato Choka Is the Caribbean Dish You Need to Make This Summer
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

Tomato Choka Is the Caribbean Dish You Need to Make This Summer

Chef Anya Peters of Kit an' Kin shares her recipe for this Sunday brunch staple.

By Kat Thompson

The Transportive Powers of Unobtainable Snacks
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

The Transportive Powers of Unobtainable Snacks

From Japanese Kit-Kats to French 7 Up, our obsession with obscure snacks has opened up new ways to find them.

By Kat Thompson

The Summer of the Squeeze Bottle Is Here
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

The Summer of the Squeeze Bottle Is Here

Every line cook's favorite vessel is now housing olive oil, hot sauce, and even pancake batter.

By Kat Thompson

How NBA Star Jimmy Butler Became a Huge Coffee Nerd
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By Kat Thompson

How NBA Star Jimmy Butler Became a Huge Coffee Nerd

The Miami Heat forward wants his brand, Big Face, to revolutionize the way we view coffee.

By Kat Thompson

Why Fluffy Shaved Ice Is the Best Shaved Ice
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

Why Fluffy Shaved Ice Is the Best Shaved Ice

Forget icy snow cones and opt for bing-su, kakigōri, or Taiwanese shaved snow.

By Kat Thompson

How This Dungeons & Dragons TikToker Became a Sandwich Star
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

How This Dungeons & Dragons TikToker Became a Sandwich Star

Jake Pauwels pairs D&D dice with sandwich ingredients for a show that is chaotic fun.

By Kat Thompson

This Alabama White Sauce Will Be Your New Cookout Staple
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

This Alabama White Sauce Will Be Your New Cookout Staple

The recipe, from soul food chef Scotty Scott, is perfect for a Father's Day feast.

By Kat Thompson

The Perfect Father's Day Gifts, According to Dads in the Restaurant Industry
Food and Drink
By Kat Thompson

The Perfect Father's Day Gifts, According to Dads in the Restaurant Industry

Consider coffee accessories, a Grateful Dead apron, and a quality bread knife.

By Kat Thompson