If you're only accustomed to ordering steak in the U.S., then French customs regarding doneness might come as a surprise. Here are the terms you should know. ... Read full Story
Harpoon Brewery and L.L. Bean are releasing another lager celebrating the Northeast.
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You might think that air fryers can cook just about anything, but there are some foods that are still best prepared in a conventional oven or on the stovetop. ... Read full Story
This 111-proof whiskey is made up of 28% 11-year-old corn whiskey, 27% 11-year-old bourbon whiskey, 15% 10-year-old Balboa rye whiskey, and 15% 8-year-old Aroostook malted rye whiskey.
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To learn more about these expert wine and cheese pairings that go beyond the basics, I chatted with Yannick Giardo, managing partner at Seven Apart Winery.
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Kevin Hartley, co-founder and CEO of Cambio Roasters, shares more on how the company is tackling pollution on land and sea.
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Ground beef aficionados can score some great deals at big-box stores like Costco. You can get it even cheaper if you ask the butcher for this specific item. ... Read full Story
A lot of these delicious, retro chicken dishes used to be popular at restaurants, but have since fallen out of fashion. Should we bring them back? ... Read full Story
As one of America's sweethearts, Tom Hanks is famously relatable. However, Hanks' favorite midnight snack is a particularly unusual sweet treat. ... Read full Story
Did you know Hulk Hogan used to own a pasta restaurant? If not, we aren't surprised - after all, it was only open for a few months before it shut down. ... Read full Story
Chicago is known for its dynamic food scene -- here's a breakdown of some amazing food chains that came right out of the windy city. ... Read full Story
From cheesy dips to fried snacks, we all enjoy the comforting taste of a classic appetizer, but some of these starters just feel a little past their prime. ... Read full Story
While mostly well-known for its vibrant wine culture, it's also an up-and-coming beer destination.
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Ah, the fizzy pop of opening a can or bottle of cold beer. Did you know there are several old-school beers that don't exist anymore? ... Read full Story
At its essence, overproof rum is precisely what you assume it is.
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Although grass-fed beef may have a gamey flavor, your steak shouldn't taste like past-its-prime fish. Here's what that unpleasant taste means for you beef. ... Read full Story
A pair of iconic brands have teamed up in the name of a unique ice cream flavor.
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Chili is already a pretty simple dish to make, but with this easy upgrade, you can take a classic chili recipe to the next level. Here's how to do it. ... Read full Story
A pair of breezy late summer cocktails from Diplomatico Rum.
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An icy treat for grown-ups inspired by a dive bar classic.
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"Shell art isn't a new genre; it's been with us for centuries. The Victorians often framed their family photos with shells. ... The medium also came to the fore in the 1970s when everything was embellished with shells, from photo frames and mirrors to trinket boxes and even furniture." — Stephen Crafti, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June 2025
Did you know?
Embellish came to English, by way of Anglo-French, from the Latin word bellus, meaning "beautiful." It's in good company: modern language is adorned with bellus descendants. Examples include such classics as beauty, belle, and beau. And the beauty of bellus reaches beyond English: its influence is seen in the French bel, a word meaning "beautiful" that is directly related to the English embellish. And in Spanish, bellus is evidenced in the word bello, also meaning "beautiful."