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Whether it's fried chicken in Georgia, chowder in New England, wine and cheese in California's Napa Valley, poi in Hawaii or baked beans in Boston, if it's American and delicious, we want a taste!
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Summertime marks bright and lively meals, courtesy of bountiful trips to our favorite farmers’ markets. And we say where there’s bounty, gratitude should follow. So we’re taking this opportunity to highlight a few community farms across the country that we happen to love. Want to show your support too? Many of these farms, as well as countless others, participate in local CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) that allow a share in the freshest, as-local-as-it-gets produce. Visit Local Harvest for information on a CSA near you. But first, take a look at these 10 inspiring family farms.

10 Inspiring Family Farms Doing Things Right

In honor of community farms across America, meet 10 farming families that represent beautifully.

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When it comes to burgers, is bigger always better? “I've had everything from foie gras to quail eggs to a breaded and fried thick slice of provolone cheese on a burger,” says the popular comfort food blogger known as Burger Beast. Call it a perk of the job. But when it comes to his ideal patty, Burger Beast believes the best way to make a flavor-packed impact is with "great ingredients prepared with love and knowledge. Now that's a 'Wow!'" Whether your patty preferences are minimalist or monstrous, here are 10 outrageously good burgers (with some seriously over-the-top toppings) for adventurous eaters across America.

10 Outrageously Good Burgers Across America

From peanut butter to pork belly, adventurous burger connoisseurs pull out all the topping stops.

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Tequila, tacos… and tiramisu? From coast to coast, Mexican cuisine is getting an over-the-top makeover, with south of the border-themed eateries cooking up some seriously innovative takes on the spicy staples we’ve come to love and devour. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we’ve tracked down 10 of the most inventive Mexican dishes you can eat today—from a taco full of sautéed grasshoppers to a bacon-wrapped hot dog (yes, really). Buen provecho! —By Jennifer M. Wood

10 Best Mexican Dishes that are a Little Loco

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some innovative eating from restaurants across the country.

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Going green. It’s an admirable endeavor—though sometimes easier said than done. Particularly if you’re the proprietor of a busy restaurant, tasked with serving hundreds of patrons each and every day. But eco-consciousness is more than just a PR ploy for many restaurateurs. Just in time for Earth Day, we spoke with the eco-conscious masterminds behind 10 Green Restaurants That Care About Our Earth to get to the bottom of their commendable commitment to the planet. —by Jennifer M. Wood

10 Green Restaurants That Care About Our Earth

It's Earth Day every day at these eateries where “Eco-conscious” and “delicious” are the themes.

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If America had a national sandwich, it would undoubtedly be the grilled cheese. Salty and sweet, crispy and gooey, what’s not to love about the melted goodness of your favorite fromage crammed between two (or more) slices of bread, then grilled into a puddle of pure culinary nostalgia? From potato chips to piquillo peppers, everyone has his or her own favorite sandwich stuffer. To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month (all of April) and National Grilled Cheese Day (April 12th), we’ve asked the creators of America’s 10 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to share their secrets. —By Jennifer M. Wood

America’s 10 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Say cheese. And bread. It's National Grilled Cheese Month! Here are 10 must-eat grilled cheeses.

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Utter the word “coffeehouse” and the first image that comes to mind is likely to be the dark wood interiors and white and green cups of a certain mega-chain that rhymes with “Shmarbucks.” But coffee existed long before that omnipotent Seattle-based corporation was blending up venti Frappuccinos. And coffeehouses—those (hopefully) comfy and casual cafes where you can plug in, rock out, socialize or simply kick back with a cup of joe—have been around for more than 450 years. (The first, Kiva Han, opened in Constantinople in 1554...you know, in case it ever comes up on Jeopardy or something.) From the historic to the totally nerdy, here are 10 Must-Visit Coffee Shops to get your next caffeine fix.

America’s Best Coffee Shops

From the historic to the totally nerdy, here are 10 Must-Visit Coffee Shops.

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Readyville Mill Stones

Rustic Pancakes from the Readyville Gristmill

A Middle Tennessee mill grinds cornmeal and flour with stones used wince 1812.

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Gouda Waffles

Gouda Cheese Breakfast Recipes

Rise and shine—it's gouda time.

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Third Thursday 2

Third Thursday Potluck: February Menu

Our monthly supper club meets for February and offers up five of their most flavorful offerings.

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The Loveless

The Loveless Cafe Visits the James Beard House

This Valentine's Day the Loveless Cafe is bringing their Southern charm to New York

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THROWS

Mardi Gras in Mobile Alabama

Visit the birthplace of American Mardi Gras for a real celebration with Alabama home-cooking.

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Movie Night

Oscar Night Recipes

9 Themed menus for this year's Best Picture nominees on Oscar night.

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