By THE MANUAL | Lindsay Parrill | 7/19/2025 8:00 AM

If you've been looking to up your frozen cocktail game, here are five must-know tips for making icy drinks that will be the star of every summertime barbecue this year. The post 5 frozen cocktail tips that will instantly level up your summer sipping appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Amrita Ray) | 7/19/2025 7:39 AM

Julia Child has inspired plenty of chefs, both amateur and professional. But who inspired her? This Boston-based restaurant she frequented might be one. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) | 7/18/2025 5:39 PM

Anyone who's taken a road trip through the American South is probably familiar with Buc-ee's, but does the beloved gas station chain cater? We have the answer. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Jenn Carnevale) | 7/18/2025 1:19 PM

There are plenty of ice cream sandwiches in stores, from classics like Hood to store-brands like Great Value. We tasted several to find out which are best. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Creshonda Smith | 7/18/2025 10:00 AM

Avoid common veggie-grilling mistakes and learn how to get perfectly charred, flavorful vegetables every time with this simple, no-fail guide. The post Grilled veggies gone wrong: Common pitfalls and how to fix them appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Christopher Osburn | 7/18/2025 8:00 AM

Defining small batch whiskey is a surprisingly difficult task. The post The truth behind the “small batch” label on your whiskey bottle appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Cheryl Kochenderfer) | 7/18/2025 7:39 AM

Canned meat has its place in the history of our pantry shelves, but they're not all created equal. Here are five canned varieties you might want to reconsider. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Shelby Bock) | 7/18/2025 7:19 AM

Walmart Great Value items don't always meet customer standards. Customers believe these specific grocery items have declined over the years. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Nikki Munoz) | 7/17/2025 5:39 PM

If you want to dine out on steak but are on a budget, there are plenty of great choices at Texas Roadhouse. Here are some of its cheapest cuts of steak. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Mark Stock | 7/17/2025 3:01 PM

A couple of frozen cocktail recipes courtesy of Reyka Vodka. The post Frozen cocktails to take the sting out of summer heat appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Chelsea Falin) | 7/17/2025 1:19 PM

These celebrities went all-in on their wedding day menus, offering opulent dishes from 5-tiered cakes to breakfast platters served after midnight! ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Ashwini Rakhe) | 7/17/2025 11:19 AM

Some ground beef meals are so vintage you might have forgotten about them. Here's a few old-school ground beef dishes that should return to your dinner table. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Christopher Osburn | 7/17/2025 10:16 AM

It was infused by cold steeping with custom-roasted Honduras-grown Arabica beans from Tennessee-based Muletown Coffee Roasters. The post Bib & Tucker just launched a bourbon finished with coffee beans appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Christopher Osburn | 7/17/2025 10:00 AM

While historically, the whisk(e)y used is often Scotch, it can be made with any whiskey that appeals to you, from bourbon to Japanese whisky to rye whiskey to Irish whiskey and beyond. The post Why summer 2025 should be all about the Whiskey Highball appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Chris Corlew) | 7/17/2025 9:19 AM

Trader Joe's has some big names making its store-brand goods. From salad to bourbon, here are brands both rumored and confirmed to be hiding on TJ's shelves. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) | 7/17/2025 7:39 AM

An at-home garden is great for those looking to enjoy yard-to-kitchen meals. How often should you water these common vegetables to keep your garden bustling? ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Emily Caldwell | 7/17/2025 7:00 AM

Only half of the population carries a variation of these genes that helps them metabolize caffeine more slowly, leading to the so-called "caffeine jitters". The post The scientific reason coffee gives some people the jitters — and others feel fine appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Nick Rivera) | 7/16/2025 5:39 PM

The perfect crust can really put a perfectly seared steak over the top. Give your next steak an unbeatable crispy finish with this common kitchen staple. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Jenn Carnevale) | 7/16/2025 2:19 PM

The Golden Corral has some winning dinner entrees and, well, some that are better left in the chafing dish. We tasted 20 entrees and here's how they stack. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Monika Sudakov) | 7/16/2025 1:19 PM

Here's a list of Costco foods that might look tasty on the package and/or on a plate, but they're lacking in the flavor and texture departments. ... Read full Story