This Is Joy the Baker’s Favorite Pint of Ice Cream — My Favorite Pint

Joy Wilson’s blog, Joy the Baker, can be described in two words: inspired and attainable. Part of what makes her recipes so lovely is that they all look and sound exciting, but they aren’t overly complicated or fussy. She’ll walk you through the hard parts. As a result, her recipes are able to feel homey and new at the same time.

So, I had to know: What is the queen of all sweets’ favorite pint of ice cream? Like you’d expect, her answer is pretty perfect.

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The 10 Best Trader Joe’s Snacks to Eat Outside This Summer — The Kitchn Goes Grocery Shopping

It’s a well-known fact that Trader Joe’s has the best snacks. So when the urge to eat outside overtakes you this summer, you don’t need to think twice about heading over to Trader Joe’s for all your bites and nibbles. But how do you choose which snacks to go with? What won’t melt or spoil during the trek over to the park? There are so many options! Don’t worry — we have your back.

Here are the 10 best things you can pick up at Trader Joe’s to eat outside this summer. These snacks are totally portable, easy to munch on, and great for sharing. Did your favorite snack item make the cut?

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This Is Olympic Runner Shalane Flanagan’s Favorite Pint of Ice Cream — My Favorite Pint

Shalane Flanagan is an Olympic medalist and all-star marathon runner. In fact, she’s one of three women competing in the marathon at the Rio Olympics this coming August. But just because she’s an athlete doesn’t mean she doesn’t love to eat. In fact, she even has a cookbook coming out this fall for athletes.

Here’s what Shalane has to say about her favorite pint of ice cream. If this runner can have a scoop, so can you.

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5 Literary Lessons on the Perils (and Possibilities) of Eating Outdoors — Go Outside (If You Want To)

With Memorial Day behind us, the season of the picnic has arrived. From now through Labor Day, most of us will at some point decide to pack up a meal in a hamper or a cooler, head out to a park or a beach or a forest, lay out a blanket, and enjoy our meal en plein air. What is it about picnics that makes perfectly mono-lingual people speak French? And why is it that picnics are so enduringly appealing?

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17 of the Most Delicious Vegan Recipes We Know — Recipes from The Kitchn

If you’ve been a lifelong omnivore, going vegan is no easy feat. But if you find yourself deciding that a vegan way of eating is for you, you’re going to need recipes. These 17 vegan recipes are so surprising and delicious that going vegan might just be easier than you think.

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This Is CEO & Founder Maxwell Ryan’s Favorite Pint of Ice Cream — My Favorite Pint

Maxwell Ryan founded Apartment Therapy Media 12 years ago, when blogs and websites and this whole “internet thing” were relatively nascent. He was originally a teacher at a Waldorf school in New York, where he found that design and the home space had a great impact on his students. He took this passion and created a space online that would help people live better lives. In other words, none of this would be possible without him.

Here’s what Maxwell has to say about his favorite pint of ice cream and where you can find it.

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What Is Ramadan? — The Ramadan Table

Islam is the world’s fastest-growing religion, but for many non-Muslims, the month-long observance of Ramadan may still seem a little mysterious. This is particularly true in the United States, where, according to data from the Pew Research Center, fewer than 1 percent of Americans practice the Muslim faith. But Ramadan presents an opportunity for the curious to gain a deeper understanding.

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22 Things You Need to Eat by the End of Summer — Recipes from The Kitchn

Summer produce is in full swing, and we couldn’t be happier. Even if we don’t want to spend a ton of time over a hot stove when it’s warm out, we still want to make the most of the season’s bounty. Plus, we’re always happy to fire up the grill when it’s nice outside. These 22 recipes are like a master class in tomatoes, sweet corn, berries, stone fruits, and more. Time to get cooking.

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Recipe: Mini Oatmeal Cream Pies — Recipes from The Kitchn

People show fierce devotion to their favorite childhood snack cakes and treats. Mine was the individual fruit hand pies that probably contained very little real fruit, all encased in a thick crust glazed with sugar. Executive Editor Faith’s was oatmeal cream pies, so in celebration of her new journey into motherhood, this homemade version of the Little Debbie classic is dedicated to her!

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Don’t Skip This Step for Super-Tender Slow-Cooker Chicken — Tips from The Kitchn

Cooking a whole chicken in the slow cooker almost feels too good to be true. It produces a chicken so moist and tender that the meat practically falls off the bone. It requires just one ingredient and no more than two minutes of prep (although really more like 30 seconds). It’s so simple that it feels like there should be a catch.

No, there’s no catch — it’s really that good — but there is one very important thing you need to do before putting the bird into the slow cooker.

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