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It’s Back-of-the-Package Stew Season
Plus: How to support those affected by the greater Los Angeles wildfires.

The True Costs of Croissant Mania
As a pastry chef, I know how much butter and labor it takes to make these bakery staples. And it’s just not worth it.

Not Another Comfort Food Roundup
Plus: the rise of expensive kid meals for adults, how Trump is a blow for grocery prices, and the sameness of gift guides.

Eating a Lot of Marathon Goo Does Something to a Person
After years working in food media, I learned to embrace the not-so-cute realities of food as fuel.

The Muslims Who Drink but Won’t Eat Pork
Why many of us grapple with an irresolute relationship with pork while happily drinking, partying, and engaging in other taboos.

The Big Thirst
Collective climate anxiety is making us thirstier than ever for electrolyte-packed waters and fancy bottles.

Who Gets the Banquette Seat?
Chivalry may be dead, but we still know who’s getting the soft spot.