Food & Nutrition

The Myth That ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat’ Is Both Wrong and Harmful

“This image of the thin French woman concerns a small portion of individuals,” Casse says, who partially blames shows like Emily in Paris for perpetuating the myth of the monolithic French woman, when French women exist in all kinds of body types. She also points out that genetic and socioeconomic factors largely influence a person’s body size, […]

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How We Picked the Winners of the 2023 Pantry Awards

Food serves many purposes: nourishment, fuel, and tradition, to name a few. It’s also a way to bring people together, to exercise creativity, and to have deeply enriching sensory experiences. No matter how you spin it, though, humans need to eat—so why not do it in a way that brings you happiness and makes you […]

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The 2023 Pantry Awards: The Best Sauces, Spreads, and Oils

What’s the difference between a boring piece of chicken and a delicious one; a plain bowl of spaghetti and the perfect simple weeknight meal; or sad, dry toast and a fancy little treat? The simple answer is flavor. But all too often, there’s a catch: adding (or creating) that extra zest can feel daunting. Buying […]

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Here’s How Long Shelf-Stable Pantry Items Actually Last

Once you open those products, though, there are a few things to keep in mind: Pastas and other flour-based dried products will diminish in flavor and texture the longer they’re exposed to air—and can even attract unwanted pests like pantry moths and rodents if left in their original containers at room temperature, Syers says.  Here […]

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2023 Pantry Awards: The Best Chips, Crackers, Bars, Pretzels, and Popcorn

There’s a solid chance that some of your favorite memories involve food. After all, it evokes powerful emotions, strengthens (or sparks) connections, and, well, can taste pretty damn good. What’s a dinner party without an eclectic cheese-and-cracker plate? Imagine sharing a tub of spinach artichoke dip with your loved one without a salty, crisp pretzel […]

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How Best to Help People Facing Food Insecurity

Tatiana Youpa, who volunteers with the North Brooklyn Mutual Aid Network to help fill and maintain the community fridge in her neighborhood, says it accepts produce, dairy, bread, pantry staples, baby food, canned goods, and prepared meals. It is not able to take pet food; raw meat and seafood; any frozen foods; or anything that’s open, […]

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43 Best Food Gifts for Home Cooks in 2022: Amazon, Great Jones, Williams Sonoma, Food52, Our Place

The best kitchen and food gifts this holiday season are the ones that the home chefs, eaters, and snackers in your life will use day after day. Depending on their individual tastes, that could mean parading around in their sturdy new apron, finding constant inspiration from a gorgeous cookbook, or expanding their palate with a […]