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A red wine guide for beginners (and 12 options to try)

A red wine guide for beginners (and 12 options to try)

If you love red wine, then you're going to love these dry reds that will really surprise your taste buds.
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These are the 5 best plant-based protein sources for your meatless meals

These are the 5 best plant-based protein sources for your meatless meals

Following a plant-based diet? Here are the 5 best plant-based sources of protein.
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Beurre Monté: The 2-ingredient sauce you never knew you needed

Beurre Monté: The 2-ingredient sauce you never knew you needed

Beurre Monté is a French butter sauce that has countless delicious culinary uses. The key to this special sauce is getting the emulsification process down.
Beer bottles and a soccer ball.

Soccer fans are getting inventive when it comes to Qatar’s World Cup alcohol ban

Soccer fans are getting inventive when it comes to Qatar’s World Cup alcohol ban

How the Qatari ban on alcohol at 2022 World Cup venues is affecting fans foreign and domestic after the tournament's first week.
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These 15 foods are ruining your skin (and, in some cases, your overall health)

These 15 foods are ruining your skin (and, in some cases, your overall health)

Is your diet bad for skin health? Here's what to know about foods and skin health, including clearing up some rumors about diet and acne.
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Qatar may have banned beer, but you can make these World Cup-inspired cocktails

Qatar may have banned beer, but you can make these World Cup-inspired cocktails

The World Cup call for some eclectic cocktails. Here are eight popular recipes from nations competing in the tournament.
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Purple tomatoes are now a thing, and they could have some major health benefits

Purple tomatoes are now a thing, and they could have some major health benefits

Purple tomatoes are coming. So what's all the fuss about? Turns out these purple little cuties are so much more than just a delicious taco topping.
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These are the collagen benefits you need to know about

These are the collagen benefits you need to know about

Collagen has numerous benefits for your health. You can find out more about this key component of your body here.
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How to lower cholesterol without medication

How to lower cholesterol without medication

There is good and bad cholesterol. You should try these tips in order to help keep it all under control.
Poached egg with green asparagus and caviar.

Video: This ‘new’ way to poach eggs might be the best (and simplest) ever

Video: This ‘new’ way to poach eggs might be the best (and simplest) ever

How to cook a poached egg to a subtle, almost perfect delicacy — cooked, almost crispy white surrounded a lush, runny yolk.
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This secret ingredient can be the key to your holiday meal: How to roast garlic

This secret ingredient can be the key to your holiday meal: How to roast garlic

Roasted garlic is a tasty ingredient that can be used to improve almost any dish. Roasting your own at home is extremely easy and only takes a few ingredients.
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This is how much you should actually be cooking for Thanksgiving dinner

This is how much you should actually be cooking for Thanksgiving dinner

We all love Thanksgiving leftovers, but sometimes, there can be just too much of a good thing. Learn how much of each dish to make per person .
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Make rich, savory Thanksgiving gravy with this easy trick

Make rich, savory Thanksgiving gravy with this easy trick

With a few tips and tricks, you can master the art of Thanksgiving turkey gravy. Learn how to flavor this favorite condiment and create a delicious result.
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Perfect your mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving with these 3 simple tips

Perfect your mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving with these 3 simple tips

Mashed potatoes are beloved by everyone, but can be difficult to get just right. This easy recipe will have everyone going back for seconds.
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These 2 whiskies go with everything you’re going to serve at Thanksgiving dinner

These 2 whiskies go with everything you’re going to serve at Thanksgiving dinner

Looking for perfect whiskey pairings for your Thanksgiving dinner? These two options pair perfectly with all of your favorite traditional dishes.
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This sweet potato casserole recipe will steal the show at Thanksgiving

This sweet potato casserole recipe will steal the show at Thanksgiving

This sweet potato casserole will blow you away with its combination of all the original flavors we love, paired with a less than traditional, nutty accent.
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This cranberry sauce recipe is as easy as opening a can (but tastes much better)

This cranberry sauce recipe is as easy as opening a can (but tastes much better)

If Thanksgiving cranberry sauce has always meant opening and dumping out canned jellied goo, this recipe will change your life.
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Compound butter: It’s the thing you’re missing in your life — and your meals

Compound butter: It’s the thing you’re missing in your life — and your meals

Compound butter takes just a few minutes to make and is an easy way to add depth to your dishes. This special ingredient will be your new secret weapon.
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3 unique Thanksgiving desserts that have nothing to do with pie

3 unique Thanksgiving desserts that have nothing to do with pie

Bake outside the box with these creative dessert recipes for Thanksgiving.
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Entertain like a pro: How to set up a self-serve home bar this holiday season

Entertain like a pro: How to set up a self-serve home bar this holiday season

If you're hosting parties this season, you're going to need a good bar spread. Here's how to set up a self-serve home bar.
A California Spiny Lobster in a tank.

This tasty crustacean will make you forget all about the canceled crab season

This tasty crustacean will make you forget all about the canceled crab season

Spiny Lobster season is here, happening up and down the coast of California and Mexico. Here's how to cook the crustacean and how the fishery is faring.
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Persimmon pudding: Your new favorite fall dessert is super easy to make

Persimmon pudding: Your new favorite fall dessert is super easy to make

Persimmon pudding just tastes like a down-home hug and it's one you're going to want in your repertoire. 
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These are the 7 best white elephant gifts under $25

These are the 7 best white elephant gifts under $25

This holiday season, The Manual wraps up the best gifts for friends and relatives. With these best white elephant gifts, explore the best to bring under $25.
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The 3-ingredient mac and cheese recipe you should add to your Thanksgiving menu

The 3-ingredient mac and cheese recipe you should add to your Thanksgiving menu

Make everyone at your Thanksgiving table a believer with this simple and delicious recipe for homemade macaroni and cheese.
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What are the best beers? We did our tasting homework to find the answers

What are the best beers? We did our tasting homework to find the answers

It was a fine year for craft beer. Here are the best options of 2022, from non-alcoholic drinks to wheat beers and IPAs.
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Why you should be eating more acorn squash this fall

Why you should be eating more acorn squash this fall

The acorn squash is the perfect fall ingredient in so many delicious recipes. Let's dive in and learn a little bit more about this autumnal beauty.
Pomegranate.

Pomegranates: What are you supposed to do with these sinfully sweet fruits?

Pomegranates: What are you supposed to do with these sinfully sweet fruits?

Bursting with flavor and full of nourishing vitamins, this little fruit can be enjoyed in any number of ways. Here's how to get the most out of it.
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Small crowd this Thanksgiving? Just reach for the breasts

Small crowd this Thanksgiving? Just reach for the breasts

For your Thanksgiving this year, skip the mess that comes with a whole turkey, and just roast the breasts or tenderloins.
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Miller Lite has a Christmas tree keg stand for sale (because of course it does)

Miller Lite has a Christmas tree keg stand for sale (because of course it does)

If you're looking for a peculiar and boozy Christmas gift this year, look no further than Miller Lite's Christmas Tree Keg Stand.
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Level up your drinks: These amazing spirits belong on every bar cart

Level up your drinks: These amazing spirits belong on every bar cart

It was a banner year for spirits. From brandy to bourbon, here are some of our favorite selections of the year.
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This Thanksgiving, serve up a pumpkin spice…martini?

This Thanksgiving, serve up a pumpkin spice…martini?

No one wants to admit it, but come Thanksgiving, we're all in dire need of a stiff drink. This pumpkin spice martini will solve all of your turkey day problems.
Fall tempura tacos from Damian in Los Angeles.

How to make some very tasty, very autumnal tacos, according to a pro chef

How to make some very tasty, very autumnal tacos, according to a pro chef

Fall stands for a lot of things and fish tacos is often not one of them. Not anymore, thanks to this thoughtful recipe.
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Embrace the health benefits of CBD: Our top product picks

Embrace the health benefits of CBD: Our top product picks

Whether you're new to the CBD world or an experienced veteran, you'll find a new favorite here in our list of the best CBD products.
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This chart shows dairy milk has a massive impact on the environment

This chart shows dairy milk has a massive impact on the environment

Dairy farming is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. But are other types of milk really better for the environment? Read to learn more.
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5 Thanksgiving turkey alternatives if poultry isn’t your thing

5 Thanksgiving turkey alternatives if poultry isn’t your thing

Whatever your reason for skipping the turkey this Thanksgiving, we've got you covered. You can still enjoy a beautiful feast without the bird.
A jar of fresh maple syrup.

Maple syrup is the tasty ingredient your fall cocktails have been missing

Maple syrup is the tasty ingredient your fall cocktails have been missing

Maple syrup is not just for breakfast pancakes. It serves as a great sweetener in some classic cocktail recipes.
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This Guinness braised short ribs recipe is the ultimate comfort food

This Guinness braised short ribs recipe is the ultimate comfort food

On a cold, rainy day, is there anything more comforting than short ribs? Well, yes, actually. Short ribs that have been slowly, lovingly braised in Guinness.
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Need constipation relief? Add these food and drink items to your diet today

Need constipation relief? Add these food and drink items to your diet today

Constipated? Here are the best foods for fast and easy constipation relief.
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Improve your hydration: 11 tips that actually work to help you drink more water

Improve your hydration: 11 tips that actually work to help you drink more water

Hydration is crucial for our health, but it can be difficult to drink as much water as we should. Here are some tips to remind you to drink more water.
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These U.S. cities are the best places for foodies to visit

These U.S. cities are the best places for foodies to visit

UNESCO has been honoring great culinary cities since 2004. Here are the two recognized U.S. cities and our picks for a few more that deserve the honor.
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Flavored tequila is the hottest new trend (and you can make your own)

Flavored tequila is the hottest new trend (and you can make your own)

Tequila continues its remarkable surge and a new-ish category is gaining momentum. Say hello to flavored tequila and even learn and to make some.
Keg wine from Settembre Cellars.

Why the experts say you need to embrace keg wine

Why the experts say you need to embrace keg wine

Draft wine is here to stay and gaining momentum. Here's what's behind the trend and how you can join the movement.
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How to make a creamy soup out of almost anything (no recipe required)

How to make a creamy soup out of almost anything (no recipe required)

Learn how to master the art of soup with this easy step-by-step process. Using any of your favorite ingredients you can have a delicious bowl of creamy soup.
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10 delicious (and surprising) foods that can help spice up your sex life

10 delicious (and surprising) foods that can help spice up your sex life

Looking for something beyond oysters and champagne to get yourself ready? Here are some other delicious food options to try.
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Of course there’s a turkey shortage — here’s what it means for your Thanksgiving dinner

Of course there’s a turkey shortage — here’s what it means for your Thanksgiving dinner

Looking at the turkey shortage of 2022 and what it means for your holiday dinner table. How it came to be and how to plan around it.
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How to cancel HelloFresh and stop your subscription easily and quickly

How to cancel HelloFresh and stop your subscription easily and quickly

Canceling your HelloFresh meal kit delivery service is quick and easy, and it can be done right from your account page. Here's how.
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Let bourbon warm you up in all new ways with these delicious fall drinks

Let bourbon warm you up in all new ways with these delicious fall drinks

Bourbon's characteristic flavor is not only luscious on its own, but also complemented by other warm and cozy fall flavors, mixed into festive drinks.

Review: I didn’t want CELLF supplements to work, but I can’t live without them

Review: I didn’t want CELLF supplements to work, but I can’t live without them

CELLF supplements promise big things and deliver. We tried CELLF for 10 days. Here is our full review.
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Pro tip: Adding butter to your fall cocktails will elevate your drink game

Pro tip: Adding butter to your fall cocktails will elevate your drink game

It might sound strange, but butter makes everything better, including cocktails. Here are some of our favorite recipes to convince you.
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Bartenders love using Suze in cocktails, and so should you

Bartenders love using Suze in cocktails, and so should you

Bartenders are fawning over Suze, a Swiss apertif that gained popularity in France during the turn of the 20th century. You should be doing the same.