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Salted lemons? Cheese-wrapped bananas? Unconventional food combinations are one of life’s last true private pleasures
We are what we eat, especially when nobody is watching.

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Cheat Sheets make a sheet pan dinner even easier

Beyond Bubbie’s Kitchen celebrates Jewish cuisine

Springdale Beer Co. is doing its own thing, and doing it well

Russians have a rich culinary life, no matter what else is going on, says this new cookbook

Vegan cheese without the oils, flours, and chemicals

Tuukka Rask brings the national drink of Finland to the United States
The Bruins goaltender recently became co-owner of The Long Drink. Known as ‘lonkero’ in his native Finland, the gin and citrus quasi-cocktail was developed when the country hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics.

I spent the night at South Street Diner, Boston’s only 24/7 sit-down spot
At a time when the American diner is dying, how does South Street endure? Who are the people behind its vitality?

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Sauce and sensibility at Orfano
Chef Tiffani Faison’s Orfano upends Italian-American tropes with wit and elegance.

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Cambridge’s Haute Coffee pours their final drink, and bagels come to Brighton

Restaurant news you can use. 12:00 p.m.

Famed New York City chef Marcus Samuelsson visits Boston in PBS series ‘No Passport Required’

The series explores immigrant enclaves in cities nationwide. 12:01 p.m.

If hot sauces warm your heart, you’re in the right city

The Boston area offers dozens of house sauces to explore. Here are some to check out. 12:01 p.m.

At Nashoba Brook Bakery, coffeehouse vibes with an Agatha Christie backdrop

West Concord is the quintessential New England village, with excellent bread, too. 12:01 p.m.

These bottles refresh perceptions of Australian wine

“After I tasted these wines, I was blown away,” says importer Tess Bryant. 12:01 p.m.

Recipes: 3 chicken stews and soups that skip searing step

Tuukka Rask brings the national drink of Finland to the United States

I spent the night at South Street Diner, Boston’s only 24/7 sit-down spot

27 New England products earn Good Food Awards

The San Francisco-based annual competition draws attention to food crafters around the country who produce products that stand out not only because they’re delicious and authentic, but created sustainably and responsibly. 12:01 p.m.

Godiva chocolates now in baking chips, bars, and wafers

If you’re making your sweetheart some cookies, they can be extra fancy this year. 12:00 p.m.

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14 of the Boston area’s most romantic restaurants

From a luxe suburban steakhouse to a modern Japanese roost, here’s where to celebrate on Valentine’s Day (and beyond). 12:00 p.m.

GETTING SALTY

Oscar Flores, longtime Cafe Jaffa server, finds a new home in the Back Bay

He’ll join Greek wine bar Krasi when it opens this week, in the very same location. Now just find him some sit-down Salvadoran food, please. 12:00 p.m.

TABLES

More Mexican Food in the South End, and Fields Corner gets Asian-Southern fusion

Restaurant news you can use. 12:50 p.m.

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Reusable sandwich bags make going green easy

There are plenty of options for reusable, portable food storage. Here’s a look at some of them. 12:01 p.m.

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In like Black Lamb

It took a while for the South End bistro to find its footing, but now it’s an asset for the area. 12:25 p.m.

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Seven simple ways to reduce E. coli risk

It’s hard not to worry. But you don’t need to stop eating leafy greens, experts say. Here’s what to know, and how to protect yourself. 12:01 p.m.

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