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Rax King

Rax King is a James Beard Award-nominated bitch. Her work can also be found in Glamour, Catapult and Electric Literature. Look out for her monthly column Store-Bought Is Fine for hot takes about the Food Network, and her essay collection Tacky (TK).

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How ‘Lord of the Rings’ Shaped a Hopeless Generation

Two decades ago, our blind optimism dissolved as the real world fell into war. ‘Lord of the Rings’ became the ultimate millennial comfort viewing: a fantasy world in which the good guys actually win

Cooking My Way Through ‘THE BIG BOLD BOOK OF MTN DEW® RECIPES’

Using Mountain Dew as a brine isn’t that weird, but how does using it in a grilled cheese fare? Our very own dirtbag chef Rax King investigates

Why Meat Is as American as Apple Pie

It’s bad for our wallets, health and the environment, but we still can’t stop including it with every meal

The Cold War Over Hot Sandwiches

The Amazing Meals on Christmas Tables All Over the Globe

The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Taste Test Is a Baptism by Fire

Bongs, Cocktails and Perfect Sauce: All the Amazing Stuff You Can Make With Pasta Water

The Ultimate Kratom Drinking Guide

Is There Really Such a Thing as ‘Too Full to Fuck’?

Which Pasta Shapes Taste the Best? Let’s Noodle Around and Find Out

Are Those Pain-in-the-Ass Cooking Tasks Really Worth It?

My (Red) Delicious Return to the Apple Bong