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We Tested 7 Temperature Control Mugs to Find the Best Ones (And to Figure Out If They’re Worth It)

We tested the most popular temperature control mugs to figure out which ones kept coffee hot and were easy to use.

Ganach Lupia (Armenian Braised Green Beans)

Creamy Garlic Pasta

Red Sangria Recipe

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Diacetyl: The Molecule Responsible for Butter Flavor and Popcorn Lung

The Science of Jello Shots

The Science Behind Salt and Vinegar Chips

Saapaadu Ready: Travels With My Mother's South Indian Kitchen

Daughters don't always cook for the same reasons their mothers do. The story of one Indian-American family's odyssey.

“Ew, Yuck”: The Foods We Wouldn’t Touch as Kids

Mushrooms, chocolate, white rice, and more delicious foods we were too picky to eat as kids.

The Njahi Wars: Behind Kenya's Controversial Black Bean

Love them or hate them, if you're Kenyan you probably have a strong opinion about njahi.

Savory Buckwheat Crepes Recipe

Charcuterie 101: Essential French Cured Meats and More

Provençal Tian (Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomato Casserole) Recipe

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We Tested 8 Pourover Coffee Drippers—Here Are Our Favorites

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Coffee Science: How to Make the Best Pourover Coffee at Home

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How to Make Japanese-Style Iced Coffee

Jam Making 101: The Secrets to Getting Jam to Set Like a Pro

From Jam to Jerky: Water Activity and the Science of Preservation

10 Jam Recipes for Preserving Prime Summer Fruit

Grilled Hot Dogs With Sauerkraut Recipe

The Best Blueberry Pie Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) Recipe