Homemade cornbread is a perfect partner for everything from chili and soup to roast chicken, but don't let your version end up tasting like soap. ... Read full Story
There's more to tequila cocktails than margaritas and palomas. Try these fruit juices to complement the distinctive taste of tequila in your drinks. ... Read full Story
Cleaning your dishes is part of any regular kitchen cleaning routine. But if you commit this dishwashing faux pas, you could be contaminating your dishes. ... Read full Story
Like all spirits, mezcal is not without its myths and misconceptions.
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One of the most sought-after beers is now available in a new format. Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Original Stout can be acquired via a four-pack of ten-ounce bottles when it’s officially released later this year. Largely considered one of the best stout beers in the states, the latest installment of Bourbon County will drop […]
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The craft beer sector has always been a hotbed for creativity. This is the arena shared by all kinds of concoctions, from clear beer styles to brews made with kelp and sweet pastry beers. If Karbach Brewing Co. has a say in the matter, it’s time for a rhubarb release. The Houston brewery just released […]
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If you're skeptical about eating from buffets, you're definitely not alone. We spoke with a five-star hotel food expert on how to spot the best ones. ... Read full Story
Mezcal is having a moment in the 2020s, and its rich, complex flavor can work perfectly in a variety of cocktails. Here are a few you should try. ... Read full Story
When it comes to meal planning, finding a versatile protein is key. Reviewers online are raving about the quality and flavor of this frozen chicken. ... Read full Story
Chef Billy Kramer shares his expert tips for crafting the perfect smashburger, from meat selection to toppings and grilling tools.
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With these cues, you'll be able to assess how much work your kitchen needs. Plus, we'll show you some little-known signs that your kitchen's design is outdated. ... Read full Story
Canada's biggest fast food chain also has a significant amount of locations in the U.S. But in the Great White North, it's got even McDonald's beat. ... Read full Story
ew Ube Espresso Martini is a new take on the Starbucks Reserve Signature Espresso Martini, with a bright purple ube twist. Made with Starbucks Reserve Espresso, Kalak Vodka, Cream, and White Mocha sauce, topped with Ube Coconut Cold Foam. This drink seems like "Starbucks" to me.
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KFC fans listen up, the original chicken chain is offering a limited-time deal to entice you to try their tenders. Here are all the details. ... Read full Story
Lots of people swear by Wawa for groceries and for their fabulous hoagies. We picked out several from their expansive selection for this taste test. ... Read full Story
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Costco's party platters are praised for quality and value. If you're hosting a gathering and plan to pick one up, here's what to know about the offerings. ... Read full Story
It’s the first new addition to the set since Thomas H. Handy was added in 2006.
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“Imagine, for example, that the gods decided to bestow upon Sisyphus a modicum of mercy. The rock, the hill, the never-ending, pointless labor all remained nonnegotiable as far as the gods were concerned, but the mercy of the gods was to change Sisyphus’s attitude to these things. … He is never happier than when rolling large boulders up steep hills, and the gods have offered him the eternal fulfillment of this strange desire.” — Mark Rowlands, The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life, 2024
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It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the English language has more than a modicum of words referring to a small amount of something—it has oodles, from smidgen to soupçon. But while modicum can be applied to countable or physical things (like words or salt) it is almost always applied instead to abstract concepts like respect, success, control, hope, dignity, or privacy. Modicum traces back to the Latin noun modus, meaning “measure,” which just so happens to be the ancestor of more than a modicum of English words, from moderate and modify to mold and commode.