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Habit formation is the process by which behaviors become automatic. Habits can form without a person intending to acquire them, but they can also be deliberately cultivated—or eliminated—to better ...

These enticing cheese puffs are made with Gruyère and a pinch of warm, subtly sweet nutmeg. Alain Ducasse's gougères are light and ethereal, with airy centers and perfectly crisp exteriors. Freshly ...