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Celebrity Chef: Rachael Ray
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Cooking Show: Magnolia Table With Joanna Gaines
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03of 50Cocktail: Espresso MartiniGettyWhipped Dalgona coffeemay have been a favorite early in the pandemic, but 2021 has people reaching for something decidedly stronger. As bars reopened, the popular ’90s-era martini—made with freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur and vodka and garnished with exactly three coffee beans floating in a layer of foam—came roaring back and became the ultimate symbol of reawakening.
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Cocktail: Espresso Martini
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Whipped Dalgona coffeemay have been a favorite early in the pandemic, but 2021 has people reaching for something decidedly stronger. As bars reopened, the popular ’90s-era martini—made with freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur and vodka and garnished with exactly three coffee beans floating in a layer of foam—came roaring back and became the ultimate symbol of reawakening.
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The Storyteller: Stanley Tucci
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Viral Recipe: Baked Feta Pasta
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Wellness Travel: Sensei Lanai
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Cooking Basic: Chefs Life Oils
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Fast Food: McDonald’s Star Meals
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09of 50Social Media Star: Tabitha BrownMarcus OwensShe encouraged millions of cooks to try their hands at her Southern, homespun style of attainable vegan cooking thanks to her charming instructionalvideos, which took off at the height of the pandemic (TikTok named her a top creator in 2020). But the North Carolina native and mother of two’s real secret sauce:her inspirational messages of hope and affirmations of self-love.“During a time where a lot of people were struggling, I could see the soul needed to be fed more than our stomachs,” says Brown, 42, who has collected her wisdom—and a few of her recipes—in her new bookFeeding the Soul.“I needed to share my stories with people on how I’ve gotten through the toughest times in life. I call those recipes as well, but it’s just a recipe for life.”
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Social Media Star: Tabitha Brown
Marcus Owens
She encouraged millions of cooks to try their hands at her Southern, homespun style of attainable vegan cooking thanks to her charming instructionalvideos, which took off at the height of the pandemic (TikTok named her a top creator in 2020). But the North Carolina native and mother of two’s real secret sauce:her inspirational messages of hope and affirmations of self-love.“During a time where a lot of people were struggling, I could see the soul needed to be fed more than our stomachs,” says Brown, 42, who has collected her wisdom—and a few of her recipes—in her new bookFeeding the Soul.“I needed to share my stories with people on how I’ve gotten through the toughest times in life. I call those recipes as well, but it’s just a recipe for life.”
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Airline Food: JetBlue
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11of 50Celebrity Cook: Courteney CoxCourteney Cox/InstagramThe Friendsalumhasn’t strayed far from theculinary talents of her character, Monica Geller. OnInstagram, Cox films herself makingAlabama rolls(the “sushi” of her youth, with turkey, mayo and Fritos), gluten-free biscotti, and “the best” turkey burgers—which get arave review from Laura Dern. The star even recreated a famousFriendsThanksgiving scene whereshe dances with a giant raw turkey on her head. Fans include palJennifer Aniston, whocommented on a recent postwith a sweet reference to their show: “Could you BE any cuter . . . ???”
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Celebrity Cook: Courteney Cox
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The Friendsalumhasn’t strayed far from theculinary talents of her character, Monica Geller. OnInstagram, Cox films herself makingAlabama rolls(the “sushi” of her youth, with turkey, mayo and Fritos), gluten-free biscotti, and “the best” turkey burgers—which get arave review from Laura Dern. The star even recreated a famousFriendsThanksgiving scene whereshe dances with a giant raw turkey on her head. Fans include palJennifer Aniston, whocommented on a recent postwith a sweet reference to their show: “Could you BE any cuter . . . ???”
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Chinese Chili Crisp: Boon Sauce
Daniel Nguyen
13of 50Chinese Chili Crisp: Milu Chili CrispAlex SteinThe excellent mixture—which includes umami-rich mushroom powder and toasted soy nuts for extra crunch—is more savory than spicy.$12,eatmilu.com
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Chinese Chili Crisp: Milu Chili Crisp
Alex Stein
The excellent mixture—which includes umami-rich mushroom powder and toasted soy nuts for extra crunch—is more savory than spicy.$12,eatmilu.com
14of 50Chinese Chili Crisp: Su Chili CrispMade in small batches in Taipei, Taiwan, it’s full of bright chili flavor with a hint of tingly Sichuan peppercorns.$14,yunhai.shop
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Chinese Chili Crisp: Su Chili Crisp
Made in small batches in Taipei, Taiwan, it’s full of bright chili flavor with a hint of tingly Sichuan peppercorns.$14,yunhai.shop
15of 50Chinese Chili Crisp: Junzi Chili OilA little goes a long way with this fiery, mouth-numbing combo of Tianjin chilis, Sichuan peppercorns and cayenne pepper.$12,shopjunzi.com
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Chinese Chili Crisp: Junzi Chili Oil
A little goes a long way with this fiery, mouth-numbing combo of Tianjin chilis, Sichuan peppercorns and cayenne pepper.$12,shopjunzi.com
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Mobile App: Too Good To Go
17of 50Theme Park: Avengers CampusDavid NguyenAt the newMarvel-themed land at Disney California Adventure,power up withAnt-Man’s blue Pym Particle-speckled peanut butter, banana, bacon and jam sandwich (right); the Hulk’s bright green Pingo Doce soda; or just a warm chicken shawarma—a playful nod to the meal the superheroes share during the credits scene in the originalAvengersmovie.
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Theme Park: Avengers Campus
David Nguyen
At the newMarvel-themed land at Disney California Adventure,power up withAnt-Man’s blue Pym Particle-speckled peanut butter, banana, bacon and jam sandwich (right); the Hulk’s bright green Pingo Doce soda; or just a warm chicken shawarma—a playful nod to the meal the superheroes share during the credits scene in the originalAvengersmovie.
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The Rising Star: Dawn Burrell
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19of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Doña Maria MoleMexican mole can take days and dozens of ingredients to develop its complex flavor. This concentrated paste, made with chiles, spices and nuts, gets it done in 15 minutes.$4,at grocery stores
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Pantry Shortcuts: Doña Maria Mole
Mexican mole can take days and dozens of ingredients to develop its complex flavor. This concentrated paste, made with chiles, spices and nuts, gets it done in 15 minutes.$4,at grocery stores
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Pantry Shortcuts: Fly By Jing Fire Hot Pot Base
21of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Brooklyn Delhi Cashew Butter MasalaThe classic north Indian curry is usually made with cream and butter or ghee, but this luscious vegan version uses cashew butter and coconut cream. Add vegetables, tofu or your favorite meat to the simmer sauce—a blend of tomatoes, garlic, ginger and sweet paprika— and serve with hot basmati rice.$8, at Whole Foods stores orbrooklyndelhi.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Brooklyn Delhi Cashew Butter Masala
The classic north Indian curry is usually made with cream and butter or ghee, but this luscious vegan version uses cashew butter and coconut cream. Add vegetables, tofu or your favorite meat to the simmer sauce—a blend of tomatoes, garlic, ginger and sweet paprika— and serve with hot basmati rice.$8, at Whole Foods stores orbrooklyndelhi.com
22of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Yolélé Jollof Fonio PilafPerfectly preseasoned with tomato, onions bell pepper and hot chilis, the West African grain cooks up like fine couscous—in just five minutes$7,yolele.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Yolélé Jollof Fonio Pilaf
Perfectly preseasoned with tomato, onions bell pepper and hot chilis, the West African grain cooks up like fine couscous—in just five minutes$7,yolele.com
23of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Momofuku Noodle KitFast food never tasted this good. Simply boil the air-dried noodles—which are not fried like other instant ramen—and toss with the enclosed sauce for a fast, restaurant-like meal. Choose from three flavors: Soy & Scallion, Spicy Soy and Tingly Chili.$30 for 3 packs (each pack serves 5);momofuku.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Momofuku Noodle Kit
Fast food never tasted this good. Simply boil the air-dried noodles—which are not fried like other instant ramen—and toss with the enclosed sauce for a fast, restaurant-like meal. Choose from three flavors: Soy & Scallion, Spicy Soy and Tingly Chili.$30 for 3 packs (each pack serves 5);momofuku.com
24of 50Pantry Shortcuts: King Arthur Chocolate Babka Bread MixJust add butter and water—everything else you need is included in the pre-measured kit. The loaf bakes up moist and fluffy with a swirl of rich, fudgy chocolate inside.$9,kingarthurbaking.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: King Arthur Chocolate Babka Bread Mix
Just add butter and water—everything else you need is included in the pre-measured kit. The loaf bakes up moist and fluffy with a swirl of rich, fudgy chocolate inside.$9,kingarthurbaking.com
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The Humanitarian: José Andrés
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26of 50New Celebrity Liquor: Phoebe Waller-BridgeMichael Kovac/GettyLaunched in the U.K.,Phoebe Waller-Bridge’sFleabagEdinburgh Ginbottle features illustrations and handwritten dialogue from the show: “I love you,” she wrote. “It’ll pass,” penned her costar “Hot Priest” Andrew Scott.$65
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New Celebrity Liquor: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
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Launched in the U.K.,Phoebe Waller-Bridge’sFleabagEdinburgh Ginbottle features illustrations and handwritten dialogue from the show: “I love you,” she wrote. “It’ll pass,” penned her costar “Hot Priest” Andrew Scott.$65
27of 50New Celebrity Liquor: Bruno MarsGettyBruno Marsreleased four varieties ofSelvaRey Rum: white, chocolate, coconut and an owner’s reserve—each made with sugarcane from Panama.$36
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New Celebrity Liquor: Bruno Mars
Bruno Marsreleased four varieties ofSelvaRey Rum: white, chocolate, coconut and an owner’s reserve—each made with sugarcane from Panama.$36
28of 50New Celebrity Liquor: Mariah CareyJamie Mccarthy/Getty"I have been putting my heart into this project for almost two years," saidMariah Carey,who namedBlack Irish Irish Creamafter her Black and Irish lineage.$30
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New Celebrity Liquor: Mariah Carey
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“I have been putting my heart into this project for almost two years,” saidMariah Carey,who namedBlack Irish Irish Creamafter her Black and Irish lineage.$30
29of 50New Celebrity Liquor: Adam Levine & Behati PrinslooAdam LevineandBehati Prinsloo’s fruity, agave-forwardCalirosa Tequilagets its pink tint from being aged in red wine barrels for 30 days. “Tequila brings people together,” she tells PEOPLE.$50
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New Celebrity Liquor: Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo
Adam LevineandBehati Prinsloo’s fruity, agave-forwardCalirosa Tequilagets its pink tint from being aged in red wine barrels for 30 days. “Tequila brings people together,” she tells PEOPLE.$50
30of 50New Celebrity Liquor: Jamie FoxxGregg Deguire/GettyBrown Sugar Bourbon fromJamie Foxxis flavored with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar: “Anyone who triesBSBis going to love it just like I do."$24
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New Celebrity Liquor: Jamie Foxx
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Brown Sugar Bourbon fromJamie Foxxis flavored with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar: “Anyone who triesBSBis going to love it just like I do."$24
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New Celebrity Liquor: Eva Longoria
32of 50New Celebrity Liquor: LeBron JamesKevin Winter/GettyNBA superstarLeBron Jamespartnered with Diego Osorio onLobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal—using the same oak and wine barrel-aging that’s been a tradition in Osorio’s family since the 16th century.$45
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New Celebrity Liquor: LeBron James
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NBA superstarLeBron Jamespartnered with Diego Osorio onLobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal—using the same oak and wine barrel-aging that’s been a tradition in Osorio’s family since the 16th century.$45
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New Celebrity Liquor: Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley
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34of 50Food Competition Show: Great British Baking ShowMark Bourdillon/Love ProductionsNothing soothes the soul more than an episode of the Netflix series,back for a new seasonon Sept. 24. The show effortlessly introduced kindness into the reality format without an ounce of artificiality. It’s scrumptious and as satisfying as a Paul Hollywood handshake.
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Food Competition Show: Great British Baking Show
Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions
Nothing soothes the soul more than an episode of the Netflix series,back for a new seasonon Sept. 24. The show effortlessly introduced kindness into the reality format without an ounce of artificiality. It’s scrumptious and as satisfying as a Paul Hollywood handshake.
35of 50Kitchen Gadget: Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry OvenThe unit has an extra-large cooking surface for accurate baking, air-frying and toasting, but it won’t hog up counter space. When not in use, it can be flipped up and stored on its side—ideal for the smallest kitchens.$230,target.com
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Kitchen Gadget: Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven
The unit has an extra-large cooking surface for accurate baking, air-frying and toasting, but it won’t hog up counter space. When not in use, it can be flipped up and stored on its side—ideal for the smallest kitchens.$230,target.com
36of 50Snacks Worth Craving: Benton’s Coconut Cookie ThinsThin and impossibly crunchy, the cookies are bursting with sweet, buttery coconut flavor.$3;at Aldi stores
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Snacks Worth Craving: Benton’s Coconut Cookie Thins
Thin and impossibly crunchy, the cookies are bursting with sweet, buttery coconut flavor.$3;at Aldi stores
37of 50Snacks Worth Craving: Trader Joe’s Everything and the Elote Greek Style Yogurt DipBased on Mexican street corn, it’s a creamy blend of sweet kernels, garlic, Parmesan and chipotle.$3.50,at Trader Joe’s stores
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Snacks Worth Craving: Trader Joe’s Everything and the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip
Based on Mexican street corn, it’s a creamy blend of sweet kernels, garlic, Parmesan and chipotle.$3.50,at Trader Joe’s stores
38of 50Snacks Worth Craving: Goldfish Flavor Blasted Cheddar Jack’dThe crunchy crackers get kicked up a notch with the addition of Monterey Jack cheese and a subtle pop of jalapeño.$2.50,walmart.com
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Snacks Worth Craving: Goldfish Flavor Blasted Cheddar Jack’d
The crunchy crackers get kicked up a notch with the addition of Monterey Jack cheese and a subtle pop of jalapeño.$2.50,walmart.com
39of 50Snacks Worth Craving: Twix Salted CaramelPaired with milk chocolate and shortbread cookie, the gooey salted caramel elevates the candy into something extra special.$1.50,walmart.com
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Snacks Worth Craving: Twix Salted Caramel
Paired with milk chocolate and shortbread cookie, the gooey salted caramel elevates the candy into something extra special.$1.50,walmart.com
40of 50Snacks Worth Craving: Cape Cod Sour Cream & Onion ChipsGloriously crispy, tangy and sturdy enough for dipping, this is the kettle-cooked potato chip at its best.$3,target.com
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Snacks Worth Craving: Cape Cod Sour Cream & Onion Chips
Gloriously crispy, tangy and sturdy enough for dipping, this is the kettle-cooked potato chip at its best.$3,target.com
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Ice Cream: Malai
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Food Artist: Alissa Teo at @friedriceart
43of 50Community: Krispy KremeIn March the chain becameone of the first businessesto offer a sweet incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine: free donuts. Customers who show a valid vaccination card can receive one glazed donut each day through the end of 2021. The enthusiastic response inspired other spots, like Shake Shack and White Castle, to also give freebies to the inoculated.
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Community: Krispy Kreme
In March the chain becameone of the first businessesto offer a sweet incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine: free donuts. Customers who show a valid vaccination card can receive one glazed donut each day through the end of 2021. The enthusiastic response inspired other spots, like Shake Shack and White Castle, to also give freebies to the inoculated.
44of 50Online Cooking Class: Goldbelly Live!GoldbellyHave your cake and learn to decorate it too! The gourmet-food site lets home cooks virtually interact and prepare recipes in real time with top chefs—fromCarla Hall’s Nashville hot chickenandMimi Cheng’s dumplingstoBuddy Valastro’s cake designstoChris Bianco’s famous pizza. And it gets even better: They ship all the ingredients right to your door, so no last-minute shopping trips.$89 and up,goldbelly.com
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Online Cooking Class: Goldbelly Live!
Goldbelly
Have your cake and learn to decorate it too! The gourmet-food site lets home cooks virtually interact and prepare recipes in real time with top chefs—fromCarla Hall’s Nashville hot chickenandMimi Cheng’s dumplingstoBuddy Valastro’s cake designstoChris Bianco’s famous pizza. And it gets even better: They ship all the ingredients right to your door, so no last-minute shopping trips.$89 and up,goldbelly.com
45of 50Top Celebrity Cookware: Ayesha CurryAaron Poole/E! Entertainment/GettyA rubberized base prevents sliding, and the deep-set shape keeps splashes in the container and not all over the counter. Plus, the silicone grips make holding the bowls a no-slip cinch.Ayesha CurryStainless Steel 3-Piece Mixing Bowls, $50,potsandpans.com
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Ayesha Curry
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A rubberized base prevents sliding, and the deep-set shape keeps splashes in the container and not all over the counter. Plus, the silicone grips make holding the bowls a no-slip cinch.Ayesha CurryStainless Steel 3-Piece Mixing Bowls, $50,potsandpans.com
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Drew Barrymore
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Chrissy Teigen
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48of 50Top Celebrity Cookware: Curtis StonePaul Archuleta/GettyIt looks and cooks like cast iron, but it’s significantly lighter, heats up faster and is nonstick. Plus, the see-through lid has a snug, removable silicone rim to hold in moisture and heat when cooking—and prevent clangs and bangs when its placed on the pan.Curtis Stone 4-Quart Cast Aluminum Pan with Glass Lid, $52,hsn.com
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Curtis Stone
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It looks and cooks like cast iron, but it’s significantly lighter, heats up faster and is nonstick. Plus, the see-through lid has a snug, removable silicone rim to hold in moisture and heat when cooking—and prevent clangs and bangs when its placed on the pan.Curtis Stone 4-Quart Cast Aluminum Pan with Glass Lid, $52,hsn.com
49of 50Mail-Order Grocer: Misfits Marketistockphoto/gettyThe company ships delicious but “ugly” or misshapen organic produce—which is more difficult to sell in stores—from small farms at a discount. Let them put together a box of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, or order your essentials to be delivered anytime.misfitsmarket.com
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Mail-Order Grocer: Misfits Market
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The company ships delicious but “ugly” or misshapen organic produce—which is more difficult to sell in stores—from small farms at a discount. Let them put together a box of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, or order your essentials to be delivered anytime.misfitsmarket.com
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Food on Film: Ted Lasso’s Biscuits
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