For those who love it, eggnog during the holidays is no joke. Daily Meal tried a dozen varieties, and this store-brand version is truly the best of the best. ... Read full Story
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Have you been looking for coffee maker deals and thinking you’d prefer to create your own full pour-over system? Right now, Amazon has the deals for you, with great discounts on a coffee dripper and an electric gooseneck kettle. We’ll take a look at how each works separately, but you can combine them to make […]
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Distilled at a well-known (but unnamed) Kentucky distillery, it begins with a mash bill of 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley.
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Lots of alcohol is made from grains, but the name grain alcohol refers to something much more specific. We asked some experts to tell us all about it. ... Read full Story
It’s called Faithfully Crafted: The Trinity Blend Bourbon and it was crafted to highlight the faith and community prevalent in the Kentucky bourbon world.
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The bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 is bad and continues to get worse. Even Costco shoppers are feeling the effects, finding eggs hard to come by. ... Read full Story
A bottle of wine is always ideal for gifting, but how do you know where to start? Keep these tips from an award-winning sommelier in mind for your next gift. ... Read full Story
While many people opt to mix tequila with light, fruity flavors, this versatile spirit can work equally well with wintery flavors like pumpkin and amaros.
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Winter is the season for sitting by the fire, for cozy sweaters and wool mittens, for the festive holiday time — and also for bourbon.
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Spiced rums are one of those spirits which are enormously popular in simple mixed drinks like a rum and coke, but can be a bit of a challenge to mix cocktails with.
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After the business of the holidays, you deserve to take a well-earned break. These January Aldi Finds are perfect for vegging out on the couch. ... Read full Story
The newest Pumpkin Spice Espresso Brownies are made with 100% organic and fair trade ingredients.
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While Twisted Tea is a favorite brand among hard tea lovers, with many varieties, there's one that scrapes the bottom of the barrel in terms of flavor. ... Read full Story
From decadent desserts to delicious appetizers, you can continue your winter celebrations and kick off 2025 with these amazing January Finds from Aldi. ... Read full Story
This 4,000-square-foot, two-story facility will be home to a "whiskey church," tasting rooms, and a full bar.
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Ever tried grilling leafy greens? What about cruciferous veggies? A grill master and private chef told us the best and worst veggies to try grilling. ... Read full Story
The 2025 model of the Ambiano rotating Belgian waffle maker will be offered again at Aldi this January for the same price as last year's model. ... Read full Story
Delight the wine lover in your life with this rechargeable gadget for opening your wine and keeping it fresh. It's on sale at Amazon.
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What’s better than the ? Making your own! A fantastic hobby with potentially equally fantastic results, buying an automated home brewer could well make you the favorite gift giver this year. Right now, you can buy the F1 Automated Home Brewer at Amazon for $599. It normally costs $699 so you’re saving $100. That also […]
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 21, 2024 is:
testimonial \tess-tuh-MOH-nee-ul\ noun
A testimonial is a written or spoken statement in which a person says they used a product or service and liked it, or that they appreciate someone's work, skill, character, etc. Testimonial is also used as a synonym of evidence and testimony.
// The website is full of testimonials from satisfied customers.
// The book's popularity is a testimonial to its timeliness.
"To commemorate their successful journey in the sport, the team released a heartfelt tribute video featuring testimonials from team members sharing their fondest memories." — Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Did you know?
In 1639, Scottish poet William Drummond responded to the politics of his day with a cheeky set of new laws, including one stipulating that "no man wear a ... periwig, unless he have a testimonial from a town-clerk, that he is either bald, sickly, or asham'd of white hairs." Testimonials take different forms, but always, like in Drummond's facetious law, they provide affirmation or evidence. (Testimonial traces to Latin testimonium, meaning "evidence" or "witness.") In the 19th century, testimonial developed a new use, referring to a tribute—that is, a gift presented as a public expression of appreciation. Today, testimonial is most often used to refer to a statement—such as one posted on any number of websites devoted to consumer reviews—that endorses a product or service.