Ben Mims

Cooking columnist, LA Times

Cooking columnist for the LA Times

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A creamy base like sour cream, dried aromatics, and a bit of acid, cooking columnist Ben Mims levels up the homemade dip game.

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A creamy base like sour cream, dried aromatics, and a bit of acid, cooking columnist Ben Mims levels up the homemade dip game.

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