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Food and Think

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Sub a Veggie for Spaghetti

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Bring on the Salty Sweets

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Sushi At Home

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The Foods That Passed Through Ellis Island

A look at recipes from immigrants who passed through the historic New York entry point

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The Decade in Food News

The first decade of the millennium may have been a good one for cuisine, but it was a mixed bag in terms of food-related news

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A Decade in Food Trends

Organic becomes a household name, chefs become celebrities and exotic ingredients become ordinary

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The Science Behind the Marijuana Munchies

The researched link between marijuana and an increased appetite

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Gingerbread Mansions

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The Stories Behind Forgotten Holiday Treats

Recipes, like songs and poems, are passed down from generation to generation. But some holiday recipes seems to have fallen through the cracks

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What is this Junket, Anyway?

The tradition of giving chocolate coins at Hanukkah is much more recent.

Hanukkah Gelt, and Guilt

The author reflects on traditions new and old

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