Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the 2025 World Beer Cup.
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A zingy, spicy take on the classic drink for the weekend.
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Do you have a small kitchen or simply dislike container chaos? This effortless Dollar Tree hack for lid organization utilizes space and clears the clutter. ... Read full Story
While steaks might be the reason you frequent Outback Steakhouse, if you haven't ordered anything off its secret menu, you're really missing out. ... Read full Story
Hear us out when we say the island will become the heart of your kitchen. Look for your dream vintage version at thrift stores before heading online. ... Read full Story
Of course, Celine Dion has a wine brand, partnering with a Canadian-based winery. To produce this certain kind of wine an out-of-the-ordinary technique is used. ... Read full Story
Having an indoor herb garden is any home cook's dream. But when using old jars, there are a few steps to follow to set up your indoor herb garden for success. ... Read full Story
This limited-release expression begins as a wheated bourbon that's matured for four years before being finished in Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc barrels.
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It's always fun to dive into the favorite foods and drinks of a well-known celebrity. So, let's break down what the legendary Frank Sinatra enjoyed. ... Read full Story
Using root beer as a marinade for pork chops helps to achieve perfect, juicy chops every time. The sweet and savory flavors bring something unique. ... Read full Story
Elevate your entertaining this weekend with these fresh rum cocktails.
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In my years of writing about alcohol, I've spent a lot of time in cocktail bars. I've enjoyed drinks from Taipei to Tampa and everywhere in between.
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Yes, we ate a lot of mini donuts, but it was all for a good cause. We ranked the various flavors of Hostess Donettes to help you decide which ones to get. ... Read full Story
If you're new to gardening, green bean seedlings may seem like a shortcut worth taking. But here's why you should plant from seed instead. ... Read full Story
One of the top west coast breweries is celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with a handful of exciting new beers. The brewery, set in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, is embracing the late spring holiday with five new offerings. Among them, a saison fermented with wild yeast collected from nearby Mt. Hood. The other beers include […]
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Known as companion plants, when grown close together, tomatoes and this herb will benefit each other in many ways. Some even say the tomatoes taste better. ... Read full Story
From taste to texture to snap, we analyzed six turkey dogs to determine which brands are worth buying and which ones you can just leave at the store. ... Read full Story
Celebrate World Paloma Day with these three recipes.
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Celebrities ... they're just like us, looking to make something fast, delicious, and nutritious for their kids. Here's what Matt Damon whips up on the regular. ... Read full Story
Let's compare drip coffee vs. French press coffee to help you decide which method is best for you.
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“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
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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.