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Missing an ingredient from your recipe? Food substitutions are your friend
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Missing an ingredient from your recipe? Food substitutions are your friend

Improvising in the kitchen takes a lot of practice. But when you get to that point in the recipe where you realize you're out of white wine/fresh garlic/brown sugar/whatever you absolutely MUST have for this recipe, being able to swap in another ingredient can really come in handy. Chef and author Kenji López-Alt and cook and food writer Deb Perelman walk us through the basics of food substitutions.

Missing an ingredient from your recipe? Food substitutions are your friend

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The Korean food scene in Alabama's capital is 'home' for many

Food writer Ann Taylor Pittman describes the Korean food scene in Montgomery, Ala., and the sense of community it provides for many in the city.

The Korean food scene in Alabama's capital is 'home' for many

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From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys
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From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys

Grammy-nominated recording artist and chef Kelis talks to urban gardener Ron Finley about growing your own food, the relationship between Black people and the land, and how to handle a mean rooster.

From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys

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Today is 2-22-22 ... and a Tuesday. Here's how to celebrate the rare date

Tuesday's rare palindrome date of 2-22-22 also happens to fall on National Margarita Day in the United States. Douglas Peebles/Getty Images hide caption

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Today is 2-22-22 ... and a Tuesday. Here's how to celebrate the rare date

The rare palindrome date also coincides with National Margarita Day in the U.S. Wedding venues, airlines, hotels, and fast-food chains are among those marking "Twosday" with limited-time deals.

Today is 2-22-22 ... and a Tuesday. Here's how to celebrate the rare date

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Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban

Inspections on avocados from Mexico's Michoacán state were paused for almost a week after an agricultural inspector received a verbal threat. But on Friday, the U.S. Embassy said inspections would continue, allowing avocado shipments to resume. Marco Ugarte/AP hide caption

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Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban

The U.S. had halted inspections of avocados from Mexico on Saturday, after a USDA inspector received a verbal threat.

Why we'll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.

A worker selects avocados at a packing plant in Uruapan, Mexico. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended inspection of avocados from this region of Mexico after one inspector was threatened. Armando Solis/AP hide caption

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Why we'll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a change in supply and cost.

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If you're looking to make new friends, try reaching out with pancakes

After Curtis Kimball's wife told him he was getting weird, he put up flyers saying he needed friends and was making pancakes. Roughly 100 people showed up, and about 300 showed up for the next party.

If you're looking to make new friends, try reaching out with pancakes

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The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico

The U.S. suspended avocado imports from Mexico after a USDA inspector received a threat — highlighting the violence and criminal influence over the supply of the fruit.

The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico

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A listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads has killed 2 and sickened 17, the CDC says

The CDC says it is also investigating a second listeria outbreak linked to Fresh Express packaged salads. This outbreak was identified in December 2021 and has led to one death and 10 hospitalizations. Helen Camacaro/Getty Images hide caption

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A listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads has killed 2 and sickened 17, the CDC says

The salads were recalled by Dole starting in December, and include a variety of greens sold in bags or clamshell packaging under 11 different brand names.