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Lara Ferroni
Play-by-play guide to tailgating
It's football season, and time for dedicated fans to show their team spirit—through age-old cheers, judicious application of body paint, and pregame celebrations in stadium parking lots. Epicurious' Pableaux Johnson coaches you to pregame victory with these eight classic recipes, 11 must-have tools and tips for getting it all done.

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Sizzling summer recipes
Labor Day is just around the corner, and what better way to wind down the season than with a little Texas grilling in your own backyard?  Jon Bonnell, chef and owner of Bonnell's Restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas, is sharing  dishes that are perfect for an end-of-summer cookout. On the menu: grilled lobster and scallions and grilled watermelon salad.

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Gorgeous grilling gear that won't break the bank
As the barbecue bonanza known as the July 4th long weekend approaches, are your tools ready to be put to the test? If not, consider updating your gear with these affordable picks from gadget guy Paul Hochman.

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All hands on deck: Maryland crab cakes
Summer wouldn't be complete without sampling a few of these steamed shellfish. Here, seafood experts (and brothers) Nick and Pete Triantafilos give their recipe for the perfect crab cakes.

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Grill skills: Al Roker's BBQ cheat sheet
The TODAY host offers personal tips, recipes and more to help you turn up the heat at your next cookout.
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Singapore salon has $1,000-per-lb. teas
Step into The TWG Tea's salon and you'll be whisked away to a Paris tea room, complete with crystal chandeliers, wood panels and gilded mirrors. You'll also be spoiled for choice, with 600 fragrant blends — some costing hundreds of dollars a pound.

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In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled
With prices in the $9 to $15 range,  Entre-Deux-Mers are one of Bordeaux’s real bargains, even with a weak dollar. On a visit to the region, TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch enjoys their fresh and fruity pleasures.

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Sharing China’s history through food
Martin Yan, the world’s foremost expert on Chinese cooking, is back with a new cookbook that paints a portrait of China through his personal stories, historical facts, recipes and photos. An excerpt.