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This article is adapted from the March 22, 2025, edition of Gastro Obscura’s Favorite Things newsletter. You can sign up here. In 2017, Starbucks released the Unicorn Frappuccino for four days only. This swirled, color-changing concoction of purple and blue Lisa Frank hues came on the heels of a wave of social-media food hype
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Every spring, I feel a primal urge to hit refresh. Maybe it’s because we recently moved homes, but I’m especially ready for change—both in my surroundings and my habits. No matter what your circumstance, this season is an invitation to simplify. Time to cut back on caffeine, eat fresh veggies, and spend evenings in our
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No matter how much you love your home, refreshing your space with the seasons breathes new life into it. Since we’re constantly evolving, it makes sense that our personal style, preferences, and interests shift and change with time. If you take a look around your home and notice some spots that could use an overhaul—spring
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It’s no accident Freddy Krueger is the most famous monster of the last 50 years. He craves the spotlight. Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Leatherface—those killers operate in the shadows. They hide their faces, dispatch their victims quickly, and don’t speak. But Freddy is an exhibitionist. Each kill in the Nightmare on Elm Street saga
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