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5 of the Best Slow Cooker Ideas for Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving and the weekend after, treat yourself to an easy-to-make dish that will afford you more time with friends and family.
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The Best Instant Ramen Noodles You Should Try

Instant ramen noodles are not the most romantic meal but there are some genuinely good options if you do your homework.
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The Best Cyber Week Bike Deals Still Available

If you've been considering a new bike, there's hardly a better time to make a purchase than on Cyber Week. Check out last-minute these bike Cyber Week deals.
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The 15 Best Wines to Serve for Thanksgiving This Year

These are the best Thanksgiving wines to serve for dinner or during cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres.
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The 3 Best Japanese Rums You Need To Know About

Japanese rum is far from big at the moment but it may be soon. Like whisky, it has tons of potential.
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The 7 Best Flavored Whiskies to Add to Your Bar

Here are some of the best flavored whiskies that follow a long line of flavored beverages but with so many options, you can go in many directions.
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9 of the Best Caribbean Cocktails Inspired by The Bahamas

The Bahamas can come to you with these nine sunny cocktail recipes inspired by the Caribbean nation.
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A Guide on How to Pair Scotch and Cheese

It's not everyday people think of scotch and cheese as partners. This is the guide to show you how to do it properly.
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The 5 Best Cranberry Sauce Alternatives

If you're not a fan of cranberries, these cranberry sauce alternatives can be the next best thing.
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The Best Spirits for Spiked Hot Cocoa and Why

Which spirit blends most smoothly with the flavor of chocolate and produces the best next-level cocoa? Here are the ten best.
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The Best Double IPAs to Sip This Chilly Season

It's double IPA season and here are some of the best within the category to try this chilly season.
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How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sauce

It's cranberry sauce season, people. Here are three sauce recipes that utilize the zippy red fruit, all perfect for the upcoming holidays.
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The Best French Cocktails to Satisfy Your Inner Parisian

French cocktail culture is robust and vibrant. Here are 7 of the best French cocktails to enjoy the category.
Hemingway Revolution cocktail.

Cranberry Cocktails Beyond the Cosmopolitan

Cranberries are not just for cosmopolitans. Here's how to utilize late-fall ingredients in other great cranberry cocktails.
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VIVANT Wine Membership Review

Vivant is changing the wine club at-home game, with compelling wines from famous French regions and an interesting interactive component.
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The Best Hot Chocolate Cocktail Recipes

A good hot chocolate cocktail recipe offers a comfortable one-two punch of warm sweetness and hooch. Here are several recipes worth mixing up.
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Your Guide to the Champions League, the Best of European Soccer

The Champions League is in full swing, meaning some of the best soccer players on earth are competing. Here's how to enjoy all of the upcoming action.
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Eat Better Nuts: A Brief Guide About Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts are an underrated and versatile nut, great in salads, entrees, even cocktails. Here's how best to use the tasty ingredient.
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What Michelin-Starred Chefs Are Eating at Home

Michelin-Starred chefs gotta eat too. Here's what some of the most advanced culinary minds in the country like to eat at home.
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How To Make a Brewery-Grade Imperial Stout

Winter is coming so ready yourself with a proper batch of homemade imperial stout.
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The Best Pickled Cocktails To Mix Up at Home

Move over dirty Martini and Bloody Mary, there are many more great cocktails utilizing pickled things. Here are 5 to mix up at home.
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The 7 Best Food Festivals Happening in America

Here are the 7 best food festivals you can find in America.
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What You Missed During the NBA Offseason 2021

The NBA season begins this month but not without a busy summer offseason. Here's what you missed.
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5 Easy Ways To Elevate Your Pasta Sauce

You can always improve your pasta sauce. It may never be as good as grandma's, but if you follow these guidelines, you'll get close.
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Mediterranean Magic: The Best Italian Cocktail Recipes

Italy has it all, from incredible food culture to Mediterranean beaches. It also has an amazing run of cocktails. Here's how to make eleven.
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Craft Beer Trends To Watch as 2022 Approaches

We chatted with a craft beer expert to keep pace with the always-evolving industry and see where it's headed in 2022.

The 9 Best Cucumber Cocktails You Should Make

The cool factor of cucumber makes it a dynamic cocktail ingredient and so much more than a garnish. Try out one of these cucumber cocktail recipes to find out.
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The Essential German Beer Styles You Need To Know

Beer is a big deal in Germany and it pays to know at least a few of the major styles. Here's a quick 101 on the subject.
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The 9 Best Whiskies Under $100

These are some of the best whiskies under $100 for you aficionados.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Ice Cream Making at Home

Of all the desserts, ice cream may be the most popular one that you've never tried to make. Here's how to do it, with pro tips from an industry insider.
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How Good Is Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition?

The latest stout edition release from Jameson's Caskmates line is a well-made whisky that drinks a bit like a beer.
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How to Learn a Musical Instrument All By Yourself

Learning how to play a musical instrument all by yourself might be too overwhelming but with this guide, you'll be able to nail 'Chopsticks' soon enough.
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Shaker and Spoon Cocktail Club Review: A Mixologist Experience in a Box

The Shaker and Cocktail Club is more involved but ideal for the wannabe bartender. Here's how it works, along with the pros and cons of the beverage company.
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The 5 Best Apples for Baking Your Favorite Fall Treats

Not all apples are created equal. So, when making your favorite treats, always remember to stick with the best apples for baking like the Cameo and more.
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The 7 Best Kombucha Brands to Drink Right Now

To get the health benefits of kombucha without compromising great flavor, stick to these seven best kombucha brands available in the market now.
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A Simple Guide To the Best Wine Glasses

There's an entire sea of wine glasses on the market but you just need a handful of choice selections to keep you and your wines very happy.
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Takibi Portland Will Combine Camping and Japanese Cuisine

If glamping had its own cuisine, Takibi might be it as the eponymous and forthcoming Oregon restaurant suggests.
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NBA Star CJ McCollum on His Burgeoning Wine Project and on Creating a Legacy

NBA star CJ McCollum is creating a fanbase beyond the court with his growing Willamette Valley wine project.
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How To Make a Salty Dog, a Classic Gin Cocktail

The cousin of the Greyhound, the Salty Dog is a classic cocktail you should perfect.
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11 Farmer’s Market-Inspired Cocktail Recipes

It's farmer's market season, which means it's time to unleash the bartender in you. Here are 11 farmer's market-inspired cocktail recipes.
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The 11 Best Cucumber Beers for a Refreshing All-Season Drink

Cucumber and beer is a combo most aren't aware of but these 11 tasty options prove that it's a match made in heaven.
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3 Revitalizing Rosé Cocktail Recipes You Need to Master This 2021

Rosé pairs well with any great cocktail, and the perfect way to appreciate its versatility is by making these rosé cocktail recipes at home.
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The 9 Best Coconut Cocktails That Bring Instant Tropicality to Your Tastebuds

Nothing beats coconut when it comes to bringing instant freshness and tropicality. So, we've listed down the best coconut cocktails for you to try this 2021.
Rum and cola Cuba Libre with lime

A Look at the Classic Cuba Libre Cocktail and How To Perfect It

Mightier than a mere rum and coke, the Cuba Libre is a classic cocktail built for sipping outside in the heat.
Milk Punch

Breaking Down Milk Punch, a Creamy and Increasingly Clarified Classic

One of the oldest drinks around, Milk Punch comes in two distinctive styles. Here's how to make and enjoy them.
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A Quick Guide to Wine Dryness: Why It Tastes Sweet When It Isn’t (and More)

Is a wine actually sweet if it tastes sweet? Not always. Check out why our brain thinks a wine may be sweet (and more) here.
The White Lady Cocktail

How To Make a White Lady Cocktail, a Gin Classic

The White Lady is a gin lover's classic, often enhanced by the addition of egg white. Here's how the pros assemble the cocktail.
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The Best Hopped Ciders To Try This Season

It's hop season, which means fresh-hop beers but also fresh takes on cider. We've listed five options that are definitely worth trying.
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Meet Pastry Beer, the Sweetest Drink Trend

Pastry beers are trending at the moment. Here's a bit more about the burgeoning style inspired by popular dessert items.
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The 9 Best Spiked Cold Brews for Satisfying Your Alcohol and Coffee Cravings

It sucks having to choose between booze and coffee. But these best spiked cold brews for 2021 will satisfy your insatiable craving for alcohol and coffee.