Chick-fil-A offers seven different sauces to go with your meal, so which one's the best option to go for? We taste tested them all to find out. ... Read full Story
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These dips feature a world of flavorful and visually appealing ingredients, and if you ever get the chance, you should absolutely order them. ... Read full Story
It's a good idea to have a dish drying mat on hand, but they can be pretty dull stylistically. Shake your kitchen up by using this stylish alternative. ... Read full Story
Here's how to get started with a simple breakdown of everything you need to know about how to grind coffee beans.
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For many, Frank Sinatra is an old-school favorite. Steadfast fans know his favorite song to sing, his favorite drink, and even his favorite go-to candy. ... Read full Story
Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall begins with a blend of rye whiskey and bourbon, which is then blended with a bourbon finished in Tawny Port barrels.
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If you didn't know it already, Michter's takes a unique aging approach. It's not just matured for ten years, and it's ready to go.
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Guy Fieri's traveled far and wide and tried many wild and wonderful foods, but there are a handful of flavors in town that he just can't get behind. ... Read full Story
Summer is naturally the time to be grilling, but it's also when insects are out and about. Buy this bug repelling fan from Costco to protect your next barbecue. ... Read full Story
If there's one thing the Barefoot Contessa knows, it's her way around a kitchen. So when Ina Garten shares a hack for thinly slicing meat, we listen. ... Read full Story
If you're looking to embark on a sourdough bread-making journey, be sure to review our tips to avoid the most common mistakes with sourdough starters. ... Read full Story
The limited-time seasonal blend, Summer Solstice 2025, is crafted for long days and golden light, with a medium roast and blackberry, guava, and honeysuckle notes
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On screen, Robin Williams was always chaotic and frenetic in the kitchen. Off screen, the beloved comedian enjoyed this slow-cooked classic. ... Read full Story
We tried more than a dozen Signature Select snacks, from puddings to fruit bars, and ranked them to help you decide which ones are must-have munchies. ... Read full Story
There's a lot of mystery surrounding private label brands and which companies are making their products. Some have theories about T.J.'s Black Toad dark ale. ... Read full Story
Now that you’ve actually purchased a bottle of expensive whiskey, what comes next?
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From the velvety pink squirrel to the refreshing Singapore sling, don't miss the chance to sip on one of these classics next time you're out. ... Read full Story
“It [the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut] was constructed on the site of an 1830s shipyard built by three mariner brothers, George, Clark, and Thomas Greenman. They, like other entrepreneurs in the booming seafaring community of Mystic, took over low-lying and marshy lands whose gently sloping banks and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean were opportune for shipbuilding.” — Annabel Keenan, The New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Did you know?
If you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the history behind opportune, now’s your chance. Both opportune and opportunity come from Latin opportūnus, which can mean “favoring one’s needs,” “serviceable,” or “convenient.” Opportūnus itself, constructed from the prefix ob-, meaning “to,” portu- (stem of the noun portus, meaning “port” or “harbor”), and the adjective suffix -nus, suggests the value of any port available when a storm is brewing or raging. Portus has dropped anchor in other English words as well, including portal, passport, and of course port. Its footprint is also scattered across our maps in coastal place names, from Newport to Puerto Rico to Porto Alegre.