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Atlantic writers have by no means been afraid to make daring claims about beloved meals and drinks. Onerous seltzer? Fairly dangerous, Amanda Mull argued in 2022. Wraps? The worst form of sandwich, Ellen Cushing argued this week. Others have stood up for oft-maligned delicacies, like milk chocolate and sweet corn. (Each time I publicly categorical my settlement with my colleague Megan Garber on milk chocolate being higher than darkish, I get a greater understanding of her bravery.)
A few of these makes an attempt to revisit what we eat in the end discover what wholesome actually means, and why People have put a lot cultural or social worth on sure meals. Right this moment’s e-newsletter explores our writers’ most fascinating opinions about foods and drinks.
Meals Opinions
The Worst Sandwich Is Again
By Ellen Cushing
Wraps are in style once more.
So is a sure form of physique.
Onerous Seltzer Has Gone Flat
By Amanda Mull
People are realizing the reality about White Claw: It’s dangerous!
The Fact About Slushies Should Come Out
By Ian Bogost
Each slushie is totally different. Each slushie is similar.
Nonetheless Curious?
Different Diversions
P.S.
I requested readers to share a photograph of one thing that sparks their sense of awe on the earth. MKT, 78, from Waterford, Connecticut, despatched this picture of alpenglow over the Jungfrau Massif, from Beatenberg, Switzerland.
I’ll proceed to function your responses within the coming weeks.
— Isabel
