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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Some southern retro desserts don't get made too often anymore and they deserve a bigger comeback. Even George Clooney has his favorite. ... Read full Story
Use these helpful hacks next time you dine out at Texas Roadhouse to save money, get to your table faster, and make your meal as tasty as possible. ... Read full Story
There’s one drink that hits that elusive sweet spot between refreshing, boozy, and just plain fun — the wine slushie
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Trader Joe's store-brand products are a big hit among fans, and its hot dogs are no exception. Here's why these dogs' ingredients knock it out of the park. ... Read full Story
Here's a look inside the self-guided Kauai Coffee Company walking tour. Coffee lovers visiting Kauai, you'll want to pay attention.
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Practically everyone wants more kitchen storage space, but simply extending your cabinets up to the ceiling probably isn't the way to go. Here's why. ... Read full Story
Although barbecue purists may scoff, you can indeed prepare fall-off-the-bone ribs without a grill or smoker. Low-and-slow techniques work in the oven, too! ... Read full Story
How to make a summery cocktail courtesy of Queen Bey's whisky label.
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Exploring this year's Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup, a highly-anticipated affair from Goose Island Beer Co.
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Beloved by generations, SpaghettiOs, canned pasta pasta rings in a sweet, savory tomato sauce, was introduced by a now lost brand. Here's the story. ... Read full Story
Grill juicy barbecue chicken like a pro with these fresh tips on prep, seasoning, grilling, and pairing it with sides that bring the whole meal together.
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Here's how his revolutionary tea-bag style brewing method brings the Vietnamese coffee to everyone, with no specialized equipment required.
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There are plenty of ways to clean a microwave, but some methods rank below others. Here's the material you should avoid when cleaning this appliance. ... Read full Story
Enhancing your lemonade is simple to do and offers countless different flavors. Upgrade your next batch of homemade lemonade with this one ingredient. ... Read full Story
Starting August 26, the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte will return at Starbucks coffeehouses, made with real pumpkin.
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When it comes to peat-smoked , few names are more beloved than the sometimes hard-to-spell Laphroaig. recently announced the launch of the 2025 Càirdeas release, Lore Cask Strength. Laphroaig Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength Laphroaig For those unaware, “Càirdeas” is the Gaelic word for friendship. In that vein, this expression was crafted to be imbibed by […]
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Costco has certainly seen some changes over the years, but its business model has remained largely the same. Here's what early Costco was like. ... Read full Story
"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."