You can't go wrong with this fun Hawaiian tour if you're looking for a unique experience while visiting Kauai (and love rum and cocktails).
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The name does seem fairly self-explanatory, but what exactly is hard lemonade? Like hard seltzer (or the now largely forgotten hard root beer), hard lemonade is, at its essence, lemonade with alcohol added to it.
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Just stir with filtered water, steep overnight, and wake up to 8 cups of delicious cold brew coffee waiting to be enjoyed.
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If you 've ever shopped at Trader Joe's, you doubtlessly heard the frequent ringing of bells. What does all this clanging mean? We have the unexpected answer! ... Read full Story
It will be easy to make a cup of coffee any time of the day with the Philips 3200 Series espresso machine, which is on sale from Amazon at 38% off.
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Hanna Barbera's famous picnic basket-stealing scamp, Yogi Bear, is the mascot of this decades-old restaurant in South Carolina that's the last of its kind. ... Read full Story
One-pot meals used to be incredibly popular. In some cases, they still are. But there's several one-pot delights that don't get much kitchen time anymore. ... Read full Story
A duo of cocktail recipes celebrating National Tequila Day.
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California whiskey brand. Willett Family Estate is a renowned, historic . The two companies are again partnering to release an exciting, limited-edition whiskey. The third installment of the collaboration between the two brands is a rye whiskey that was matured for a decade. Wolves x Willett 10-Year Rye Whiskey Wolves Whiskey This limited-edition expression is […]
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Greg Mombert, co-founder of The Manual, interviewed McHale to get the scoop on this latest release.
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If the soil in your vegetable garden could use some extra nutrients, try planting this accessible, low-maintenance herb - it may even help deter pests. ... Read full Story
Echolands Winery is quickly becoming a Walla Walla staple. Here's why its iconic views and bucket-list-worthy wines are worth the trip.
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A couple of cocktails featuring Belizean rum Copalli.
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How often to flip a steak is an often controversial topic among chefs and grillers. We suggest you ignore some common advice and use this unconventional method. ... Read full Story
Launching today, the secret menu is now available on the Starbucks app under the "offers" tab, which will regularly feature new beverage customizations and secret menu drinks.
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McDonald's has seen its share of bizarre occurrences, from shootings and brawls to angry and violent customers. Here's some of the worst incidents. ... Read full Story
How to make a couple of Indian-inspired cocktails, courtesy of top NYC restaurants.
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Most people don't give too much thought to the buttons on their microwave. However, one commonly underused button can dramatically improve your results. ... Read full Story
Home kitchens have come a long way. No matter what your style or functional needs are, retro kitchen items are super cool and new again. ... Read full Story
also known as “profee,” has been trending recently, involving the direct addition of protein powder to your morning coffee for a boost. But experts have been talking about the benefits of collagen peptides long before the protein coffee trend. Stephanie Hoffman, VP of Product Development and Quality at Bulletproof Coffee, says she loves to mix collagen into […]
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"Shell art isn't a new genre; it's been with us for centuries. The Victorians often framed their family photos with shells. ... The medium also came to the fore in the 1970s when everything was embellished with shells, from photo frames and mirrors to trinket boxes and even furniture." — Stephen Crafti, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June 2025
Did you know?
Embellish came to English, by way of Anglo-French, from the Latin word bellus, meaning "beautiful." It's in good company: modern language is adorned with bellus descendants. Examples include such classics as beauty, belle, and beau. And the beauty of bellus reaches beyond English: its influence is seen in the French bel, a word meaning "beautiful" that is directly related to the English embellish. And in Spanish, bellus is evidenced in the word bello, also meaning "beautiful."