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How to Enjoy a Hawaiian Vacation with the Kids in Tow

Hawaii is a fine kid-friendly destination, provided you do it right. Here's how.
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The Best Slow Cooking Essentials for Your Home Kitchen

Slow cooking is not just a mentality, it's a culinary approach that requires the right tools. Here's what to have to knock out the cooking style.
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Here are Some of the Best Gifts for Parents

Parents deal with a lot. Treat them to a thoughtful gift this year, one that will bring some joy and maybe even a chance to exhale.
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11 Excellent Wineries in America Worth Booking a Vacation for

American wine is absolutely booming and brimming with quality. Here are 11 of the best wineries right now.

A Wine Guide to Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley is one of the most famous wine regions in America. Here's how to enjoy it best.
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Exploring 4 Standout American Petit Verdot Wines

Long a small portion of famous Bordeaux wine blends, Petit Verdot is coming to the fore as a formidable standalone wine.
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How to Drink Less: A Guide for the Sober-Curious

Your lifestyle shouldn't be all excess all the time, especially when it comes to imbibing. Here are some helpful routes to take to drink less.
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The Difference Between Stout and Imperial Stout

There are two major types of stout in craft beer, the standard grade and the imperial version. Here's how they differ.
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How To Set Up a Proper At-Home Emergency Kit

You can't predict most emergencies but you can be prepared. Here are the essentials to round out a good at-home emergency kit.
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How to Make a Cosmopolitan Cocktail Like a Pro

The Cosmopolitan is much more than 1990s culture has led you to believe. Here's how to make the classic cocktail like a pro.
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Would You Pay $350 for a ‘Cocktail Pod’ Machine that Dispenses Mixed Drinks?

The Keurig-style pod may be the future of the stay-at-home bar, where imbibers can whip something up with a bush of a button.
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The Most Romantic Restaurants in Hawaii

Romantic and Hawaii may go hand in hand but these outstanding restaurants will elevate your trip to new levels.
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3 Ways to Make a Bloody Mary Like a Bartender

A Bloody Mary is a delightful drink, but it's not always the easiest to make. Here are some tips and three great recipes.

15 Delicious Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes to Try This Year

From a refreshing rum drink to a tequila hot toddy, here are the best Thanksgiving cocktail recipes to try out this holiday season.
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This is How Experts Are Debunking Major Wine Pairing Myths

In an era of experimental winemaking and inventive culinary culture, many wine customs are meant to be broken. Here, we debunk some pairing myths.
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How to Organize a Kitchen for Efficient Cooking

There are several inexpensive and relatively easy ways to organize your kitchen space.
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What Is Seasonal Gin and Why Is It So Popular?

Gin has gone from overlooked spirit to a cocktail favorite. Now, it's becoming seasonal and even more interesting.
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10 Small DIY Projects You Can Tackle While Stuck at Home

Make the most of being at home by trying out these simple and small DIY home projects. Note that they don't involve heavy machinery or over-the-top tools.
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How to Make Cioppino, the Italian-American Seafood Stew

Cioppino is the ultimate fisherman's stew. Here's how it came to be and how best to prepare it.
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Cascadian Outfitters Is Giving Back to the LGBTQ+ Community

Washington state winery Goose Ridge is supporting LGBTQ+ rights through a special pride-approved can via its Cascadian Outfitters line of wines.
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Drnxmyth Review: A Handcrafted Subscription of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

There's no shortage of RTD cocktails on the market. But the folks at DRNXMYTH are up to something especially good when it comes to drinking from home.
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How To Make a Hibiscus Tequila Sparkler, a Perfect Labor Day Cocktail

It's the perfect time of year for a sparkling cocktail built around tequila and hibiscus. Here's how to make one.
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The 11 Best Glasses for All of Your Home Bar Needs

Don't know what kind of glassware you need when stocking your home bar? We've got you covered.
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What on Earth Is a Smoothie Sour Beer?

The smoothie sour follows a long trend toward cloudier, more mysterious beers in the craft scene. Here's what you need to know about the latest style.
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Cocktails With a View: 11 Best Rooftop Bars in the U.S.

One of the best ways to enjoy summer is from a rooftop bar. Here are the eleven best rooftop bars in all of America.
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This Beloved Oregonian Brewery Wants To Preserve America’s Essential Watersheds

10 Barrel Brewing has partnered with Simms and Trout Unlimited to create a beer that gives back to the environment. Here's why.
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The 8 Best Canned Ciders to Try This Year

Following wine, cocktails, hard seltzer, and more, hard cider is moving into the canned category in style, with some truly outstanding pop-top options.
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How to Clean a Fridge for a Better Overall Kitchen

A good fridge is a well-used one and also a clean one. Here's how to keep it clean without too much extra effort.
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The Best Wine Country Regions for Outdoor Adventures

Here are the best places in the United States to go for great outdoors and wine country refinement. You'll probably want to take your wine to go.
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5 of the Best Japanese Cocktails to Make at Home

Japanese food and drink culture is filled to the brim with excellence and creativity. Here are 5 cocktails that reflect the magic.
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Have You Ever Wondered What Chefs Are Drinking Right Now?

We love a good drink, especially ones recommended by industry pros. Here are some drinks suggestions from top chefs all over.
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The Top Tips on How to Organize Your Fridge

Spring is here and you're not going anywhere without organizing your all-important fridge. Here's what to do.
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These Are the 6 Best Nut Beers To Drink in 2022

The nut beer is pretty much what it sounds like; nutty and delicious. Here are several to seek out.
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How To Organize Your Booze Like a Professional

Spring is on the horizon, and it's a great time to organize your home bar and wine setup. Here's what to do.
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The 10 Best Gifts for Fishermen This Holiday

We've got all the best gift idea for the fishermen in your life, whether they're just getting started or seasoned anglers.
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Nova Scotia’s Fundy Gin Supports the Whale Sanctuary Project

Brands are giving back more than ever. Here's the story of Fundy Gin, a spirit out of Nova Scotia that's helping whales and the oceans.
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Get To Know 6 Trending Types of Beer Hops

While we'll always have a place in our hearts for Cascade and Citra, it's time to learn about some new types of beer hops and embrace them.
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The 5 Best Starbucks Drinks to Order This Spring

When it comes to the best Starbucks drinks, it's often best to sacrifice flair for simplicity and flavor.
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Better Than Chocolate: 5 Foods to Pair with Wine this Valentine’s Day

Check out these inventive wine-and-sweets pairings that go well beyond what's typically expected from a stereotypical Valentine's Day match.
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A Guide to British Columbia’s Okanagan Wine Country

Up in the arid and scenic hills of the Okanagan Valley, there's an impressive wine movement afoot, one built around a beautiful lake and cool-climate wines.
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This Year’s Cocktail Trends Coming Your Way in 2022

In the land of cocktails, trends can come and go in a flash. Here are some you can bet on for the remainder of 2022.
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What is Pizza Toast and How Do You Make It?

Pizza toast is a trending snack that's incredibly easy to make and exceptionally delicious. Here's how to make it at home.
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This is What Distillers are Drinking Right Now

What are some of the top distillers drinking away from work? We asked a few to find out, and here are the things we found.
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Our Legacy Harvested Is Diversifying the Wine Scene

Thanks to organizations like Our Legacy Harvested, the wine industry is changing for the better, and more black and indigenous voices are being heard.
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Restaurant Robots and the Future of Dining

Top Burmese is one of a growing number of restaurants utilizing robots to help its staff as well as diners.
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How To Drink Cognac and What It Tastes Like

Fear not this age-old brandy from France. Like a fine wine, Cognac begs to be enjoyed. Here's how to do just that.
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A Wine Guide to Temecula, Southern California’s Wine Country

The Temecula Valley is close to both L.A. and San Diego, a southern California wine scene worth a long weekend of exploration.

From Docs to Dramas, These Are the Best Wine Movies to Watch

Love what's in your glass and want to see it on the screen? Here are the best wine movies for when you can't be in the vineyard yourself.
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A Quick Rundown on the Biggest NBA Trades of the Season

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone and there were some major shakeups. Here are the biggest trades of the basketball season.
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Read This Wine Lover’s Washington State Wine Guide

Washington state is home to the nation's second largest wine scene and it's way more than just Walla Walla and Woodinville. Here's more on that.