“Gestation crate free” means no use of gestation crates, right? To the large pork producers, apparently not. Here’s how I wound up in a hog barn in Pennsylvania.

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Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake from Seattle’s Biscuit Box
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This twist on a summertime classic is perfect for entertaining. You can make and freeze the biscuit dough well ahead of time and let the strawberry mixture macerate overnight.

130 Chefs + 300 Miles + 3 Days = Over $1 Million to Fight Child Hunger
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We did it! Traci, Tessa, Kristi, and I biked from Carmel to Santa Barbara to raise funds for No Kid Hungry through Chefs Cycle. What an incredible experience. Not to be missed, never to be forgotten.

Biking 300 Miles with Traci Des Jardins to Help End Child Hunger
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As a chef, when award-winning San Francisco chef Traci Des Jardins asks you for a favor, it’s hard to say no. Even when it’s to do a 300-mile, 3-day bike ride!

Wellness Tips from Bon Appétit: Boiling Down the Bone-Broth Claims
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Bone-broth proponents make this stock sound like a miracle in a bowl, from protecting your joints to making you look younger. Here’s the health behind the hype.

Recipe: Grilled Watermelon with Cayenne and Lime
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Refreshing and juicy but with a toasted complexity that is balanced by the lime, this unique appetizer is as tasty as it is hydrating

Recipe: Ras El Hanout (Your Salt-Free Ticket to Flavor)
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This version of the classic North African spice blend combines warming ingredients like cloves and cinnamon with other tantalizing flavors such as cayenne and ginger to create the “wow-factor” you’re looking for without the salt.

Ask the Superfoodies: Should I Go Nuts for Coconuts?
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Coconut products are becoming really popular, but I hear they’re high in saturated fat – should I be concerned?

Recipe: Radish Greens Chimichurri
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When the tops of root vegetables such as radishes and turnips are in good condition, don’t let them go to waste! This recipe transforms radish greens into a bright and simple chimichurri sauce.

Coffee & Collaboration: Visiting Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company with CAN
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On a visit to Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company, students learn all about this unique collaboration among Bon Appétit, a local coffee roaster, and a nonprofit driven by ethics and environmental stewardship.