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The Fat That Disappeared From Kitchens in the 1990s Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

A man sits on a couch, resting his face on his hand and looking at his smartphone with a neutral expression—perhaps reflecting on the friendship recession. A bookshelf and a plant are in the background.

The Real Reason Your Friendships Are Fading (It’s Not Loneliness)

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Perimenopause goes viral, and doctors field the fallout

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The Texture Trend Is Changing What You Order at the Bar

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A close-up of a wooden spoon scooping creamy white lard from a container, with rich beef tallow visible alongside.

The Fat That Disappeared From Kitchens in the 1990s Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

Before seed oils took over professional kitchens in the 1990s, beef tallow was the fat that gave American diners and French bistros their flavor. Now …

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A pile of fresh zucchini with attached yellow-orange blossoms, arranged closely together—perfect examples of low carb vegetables.

Explore 23 of the best low carb vegetables 

Looking for the tastiest vegetables to include in your keto and low-carb diet? Explore 23 best low carb vegetables with this helpful guide to make …

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Three pieces of fried chicken are served on a gray plate with a small bowl of dipping sauce and a striped cloth in the background. Parsley is used as garnish.

The Fried Chicken Wars Are Bigger Than the Chains Now, and the Regional Styles Are Winning

Fried chicken has always had fans. Right now, it has something closer to a fandom. Nashville hot joints are signing leases in cities that had …

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A woman sits on a couch, looking at her smartphone with her head resting on her hand, appearing thoughtful or concerned—perhaps reflecting on the effects of the friendship recession.
The friendship recession has a new culprit, and it has nothing to do with loneliness

A cow with a white face drinks water from a trough outdoors, part of its brown body and yellow ear tag visible—like livestock cooling off in rural stock tank pools.
This summer’s trendiest backyard pool started life as a cattle water tank

A person adds vegetable scraps and peels to an outdoor compost bin surrounded by green foliage.
The $3,000 problem hiding in your kitchen

Child in pink rain boots splashing in a muddy puddle on wet pavement, celebrating International Mud Day.
International Mud Day highlights the value of messy outdoor play