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Jason Diamond

Jason Diamond is the author of "Searching for John Hughes or Everything I Thought I Needed to Know about life I Learned from Watching 80s Movies," out November 29.

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Please stop putting so much lettuce on your sandwich

Jason Diamond
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Why toasting is extra meaningful this year

Jason Diamond
Food stylist: Anna Billingskog. Prop stylist: Andrea Foti. (James Ransom / Food52)

Is a patty melt a hamburger or a sandwich? Either way, it’s the best

Jason Diamond
"The Breakfast Club" (Universal Pictures)

When you grow up, your heart doesn’t have to die: Kevin Smokler and Jason Diamond on the perfectly imperfect world of John Hughes

Kevin Smokler, Jason Diamond

What To Read Awards: Jason Diamond

Jason Diamond