The first time I had an arepa, my life changed. I was at a restaurant in Crown Heights and ordered two, which came out warm and gooey to the touch. One bite in, and so much flavor and texture filled my mouth: It was crispy and slightly nutty on the outside, but soft and pillowy on the inside, and loaded […]

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Since the mid-1990s, electric grills have gained a lot of popularity. They are simply grilling units that use electricity as a power source and have a heating element under the grill plate. Among other common features of modern electric grills include a removable drip pan and a thermostat for heat regulation. Additionally, they don’t produce smoke, and that distinguishes them […]

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You’re tired of paying $10 for a green juice every morning, aren’t you? That’s an expensive habit to keep up, but for those of you who like to start your days with a green juice (Jennifer Anniston does it too!), you’ll be delighted to know that Amazon Prime Day is serving up deals on some amazing juicer appliances so you […]

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Despite what some haters may say, iced coffee is a viable drink of choice all year long. When you’re not in the mood for a hot beverage, iced coffee is a bit more refreshing, but it can be hard to make at home when you have to wait for your warm cup to cool down. Thankfully, other people seem to […]

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As someone who grew up with a routine breakfast of yogurt and cereal, there are few things that are less exciting in this world to me than single-serving yogurt cups. Yogurt, while delicious, is generally something I only seem to crave if I’ve made it myself, or if I’m lucky enough to have the cash for a gourmet brand in […]

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These crisp, light whites and bold, deep reds taste just like any other glass of wine—except for the fact that they don’t contain alcohol. Some of the sparkling wines on this list are fruit-based carbonated drinks. Other vinos are wines that have gone through a “dealcoholization process,” which takes the alcohol out of a regular bottle of wine, but doesn’t […]

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Some nights, meatloaf can be the uncomplicated, beloved centerpiece of the family meal. Other times, it can be a dry and crumbly dinner disaster (that nobody takes seconds of). Even for a dish so classic and straightforward, there are plenty of ways to screw up meatloaf. This handy guide shows you how to cook a perfectly moist meatloaf, no matter […]

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“It’s not under the Ps,” I shout over the din of a pulsating dishwasher as I thumb through a small metal box filled with alphabetical dividers and yellowed notecards. “Try F, for fudge,” my grandmother shouts back. It’s not there either. It’s also not in B (for butter, just in case), and it’s not in the treasured As, which is […]

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