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Sam Worley

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A former senior editor at Epicurious, Sam Worley is a freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared in Atlanta magazine, Chicago magazine, Lapham’s Quarterly, Condé Nast Traveler, Heated, the Chicago Tribune, Popula, the Outline, the LA Review of Books, the Awl, and elsewhere.

How to Make American Cheese at Home

It's super easy—and it's just what your grilled cheese needs.

Homemade American Cheese

No more cellophane-wrapped singles for you: Make better American cheese at home with just 5 ingredients.

This Week in Food News: Where Ice Cream Really Comes From

Plus: how communities in the U.S. and Canada are welcoming Syrian refugees—through food.

Eat After the Apocalypse With Help From IKEA

A cool new open-source project helps you grow your own veggies.

This Week in Food News: Are You Getting Fleeced at the Fishmonger?

Plus: troubled times for Whole Foods.

How to Raid Your Pantry at the End of a Looooong Night

Feeling sloppy? Great. Here's some food to match your mood.

Meet Lagom, the Swedish Art of Moderation

Tired: Danish cosiness. Wired: Swedish chillness, and 1.5 percent milk.

Homemade Sprinkles: They're for Lovers (And Easier Than You Think)

You can color, flavor, and shape them however you want. Raspberry lemonade sprinkles, anyone?

Supermarket Cheese Is About to Get a Big Upgrade

It's all thanks to the Kroger-Murray's partnership.

Stretchy Turkish Ice Cream Now Available in U.S. Grocery Stores

We can't wait to try the famously elastic dessert.

A Vietnamese Cooking Expert Digs Into a Bowl of Pho

The classic Vietnamese soup is the subject of Andrea Nguyen's latest: "The Pho Cookbook."

We're Obsessed With This New Kitchen Cleaning Product

They're round. They're stackable. They're paper towels!

This Week in Food News: Where Your Food Coma Comes From

Plus: should we be eating camel?

5 Weeknight Chicken Recipes

Live your breast life.

The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Whisk Everything

Wrist assured, you'll appreciate these tips on whisking meringues, vinaigrettes, and more.

Study Says Chile Peppers Can Help You Live Longer

Research suggests there are health benefits to eating the hot stuff.

The New York Times On the Bacon Shortage: It's All a Lie

Rumors of a pork shortage have been wildly exaggerated.

How to Make the Easiest Slow-Cooker Chicken Chili Ever

You might say a bowl of this stuff is "super."