It seems we always have nuts on hand, but sometimes for quite a while. So how do you tell if they've gone rancid? Here are all the signs to look for. ... Read full Story
Low-carb dieters and those on a ketogenic diet can still enjoy mac and cheese in a new form: keto mac and cheese. Here's why keto mac and cheese is the perfect no-guilt comfort food.
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There are many ingredients that can take your deviled egg game to the next level, and if you like things spicy, look no further than everyone's favorite pepper. ... Read full Story
Alton Brown knows his stuff, and in a series of Instagram reels he walks viewers through his morning coffee routine. Here's why Brown prefers pour over coffee. ... Read full Story
Whatever your reason for exploring new ways to make coffee, consider these ideas on how to make coffee without a coffee maker.
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When it's barbecue season nothing hits the spot quite like tubular meat. Take your hot dogs to the next level year-round with this flavorful ingredient. ... Read full Story
A creative topping can transform a casserole that's simply edible into something incredible. And one underrated topper in particular is this southern staple. ... Read full Story
When you're craving fried chicken, hitting up a fast food joint is almost inevitable. Don't waste your time or money on this particular chain. ... Read full Story
When you want to literally preserve the taste of summer, making homemade fruit jam can't be beat. Just take this tip for creating the perfect texture. ... Read full Story
Who doesn't love a nutritious dessert? Once you make this simple dip for your next fruit platter, it will be become part of your go-to dessert. ... Read full Story
Hot sauce can turn bland dishes into delicious meals, but consistently using hot sauces with unhealthy ingredients can increase your risk of health problems. ... Read full Story
Don't worry, the McFlurry flavors you know and love are likely here to stay, but the company is shaking things up in other ways, and for good reasons. ... Read full Story
The Maestra Selection No. 1 release is the first tequila made using agave plants grown from seed, rather than clones.
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All of Dave's Killer Breads are pretty tasty, but this one beats them all for multiple reasons. Taste, texture, and nutritional value are all important. ... Read full Story
High-end whisky brand The Macallan, known for its rare releases, is coming out with more hard-to-acquire treasures as part of a new series called Time : Space.
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Want a richer, more decadent latte that brings home the comfort? Try adding cookie butter. Here's what you need to know about this tasty tip. ... Read full Story
Copperworks Distilling Co. is releasing a new single cask whiskey to commemorate the connection between farmers and craft distillers.
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When you find an award-winning cheese at a good price, why not stock up? Especially when it's a cheese as versatile and delicious as this one. ... Read full Story
If you want to pay tribute to the real event in the comfort of your own home (or at your local event), you’ll drink an Oktoberfest beer from one of these breweries.
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Everyone loves a good dip, but what if there was a way to make them a little more nutritious? Roast and blend this veggie for a delicious new dip option. ... Read full Story
“The eagerness to vilify ‘the other side’—usually on social media—complicates the less reactionary work that defines our mission.” — Jerry Brewer, The Washington Post, 11 June 2024
Did you know?
It seems reasonable to assume that the words vilify and villain come from the same source; after all, to vilify someone is—in some ways—to make them out to be a villain. Such is not the case, however. Although the origin stories of both vilify and villain involve Latin, their roots are quite different. Vilify came to English (via Middle English and Late Latin) from the Latin adjective vilis, meaning “cheap” or “vile.” Someone who has been vilified, accordingly, has had their reputation tarnished or cheapened in such a way that they’re viewed as morally reprehensible. Villain on the other hand, comes from the Medieval Latin word villanus, meaning “villager,” and ultimately from the Latin noun villa, meaning “house.” The Middle English descendent of villanus developed the meaning of “a person of uncouth mind and manners” due to the vilifying influence of the aristocracy of the time, and the connotations worsened from there until villain came to refer to (among other things), a deliberate scoundrel.