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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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The Most Influential Black Voices in Wine

The wine industry continues to change and evolve. Here are some Black wine personalities to support and follow.
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What Is Terroir and Is It Really Controversial?

Terroir has long existed, especially in wine. Here's what it's all about and a discussion of whether it might be going too far in the food industry.
Equiano Rum bottles.

Equiano Rum Teams Up With Equality Projects To Give Back

Rum has a long and challenging history but Equiano is looking to rewrite the next chapter by giving back to the community.
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Who is Doing the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2022?

The Super Bowl always brings out the big names for its halftime performance. Here's who's performing at this year's game.
A Quick Guide to Biodynamic Wines.

A Quick and Easy Guide to Biodynamic Wines

There are plenty of buzzwords in the wine world. It's time to dive into one you may not have heard of before: biodynamic wine.
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NBA Great Scottie Pippen Does Bourbon and Tea

Scottie Pippen is considered one of the best small forwards in pro basketball history. Now, he's embarking on a bourbon and tea career.
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What Are the Super Bowl Odds for Rams and Bengals in 2022?

Super Bowl LVI is pitting two somewhat unexpected teams against each other. Who do the oddsmakers favor?
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5 Simple Super Bowl Desserts for Your Game Day Party

We don't always associate the Super Bowl with dessert but why not? Here are some quick and easy ideas for your sweet tooth during the game.
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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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An Idaho Wine Guide to the Burgeoning World of the Gem State’s Wine

Did you know Idaho has a wine scene? The Gem State is home to a surging wine scene, taking advantage of creative minds and sprawling appellations.
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What is Aquafaba and How Can it Improve a Cocktail?

Aquafaba continues to trend, especially in the bartending world. Here's how to utilize the stuff, with a few cocktail recipes to try.
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Go Wine Tasting With This Virginia Wine Guide

Virginia and wine have a long history but it's the current generation that's bringing the state the most recognition. Here's what to check out.
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This is What Some of the Top Brewers Drink at Home

Ever wonder what beverages pros like to drink off the clock? Us too, so we asked a few top brewers across the land.
Red Hot Toddy.

3 Best Hot Tea Cocktail Recipes Made With Booze

Hot tea is great in a cocktail, the hot toddy taught us as much. Here's how to mix with the stuff and a few recipes to try.
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A Guide to Texas Wine and the Hill Country

It's time to visit the sprawling wine scene unfolding in the Hill Country of Texas. Here's how to fully embrace the burgeoning local industry.
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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.

A Quick and Easy Homemade Bread Bowl Recipe

The bread bowl is one of the best edible vessels out there, all the better when you make it yourself. Here's how.
Bear Berry Martini.

The Best Resort Drinks You Can Make at Home

A great drink often comes naturally at a great resort. Here are some of the best concoctions you can make from the comfort of home.
Dungeness crab at market.

A Guide on How to Cook and Clean Dungeness Crab

Dungeness crab is one of the most delicious crustaceans out there, in season more than half of the year. Here's how to enjoy it.
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An Essential Woodinville Wine Guide and Tasting Rooms

Woodinville is a genuine hot spot in the northwest wine scene, just 20 miles from Seattle. Here's how to enjoy it best.
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A Look at the Trending Schwarzbier, the Black Lager

Meet the Schwarzbier, also known as the black lager. It's an age-old beer just starting to trend again and we'll tell you why.
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Here Are 9 Ski Towns With the Best Craft Beer

For a frosty refreshment when you're done with the slopes, there's hardly anything better than a craft beer.
Paso Robles wine country.

A Beginner’s Guide to Paso Robles Wine Country

Paso Robles is the wine jewel of central California, with more than 200 wineries and 60 grape types. Here's where to go in the town made famous by Sideways.
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The 10 Best Social Justice Movies to Stream Right Now

Looking to educate yourself? We've gathered some of the best movies and documentaries about social justice currently streaming online.
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The Best Saucepans for Smaller Cooking Jobs

A small saucepan is a versatile tool every cook should have. Here's what they can do and five to keep in mind.

The 10 Best Boxed Wine Brands for 2022

Just because boxed wine is cheap doesn't mean it's all gross. Here are 10 brands that will leave you pleasantly surprised.
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The 9 Finest Gins for Sipping and Mixing

Gin is a superhero; complex enough to enjoy on its own or with some tonic and elaborate enough for some wonderful classic cocktails. Here are the 9 best.
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The 9 Best Spaghetti Sauce Brands to Buy in 2022

You don't have to be a chef to make a mean batch of spaghetti but you do need a sturdy sauce. These are the nine best brands out there.
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The 9 Best Hot Dog Brands in 2022

Move over apple pie, the hot dog is America's darling and these nine brands prove it.
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The Best Amber Ales in 2022

If craft beer has a style that tastes like late October, it has to be the amber ale and these are the best ones we have found in the market.
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The Ultimate Neutral Grain Spirits Guide 2022

There's a somewhat hidden player in the drinks realm and it goes by the name of neutral spirits. Learn more about them in our 2022 guide.
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The 11 Best Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigios of 2022

Pinot Gris and Grigio is a beloved and popular white wine with producers all over the planet. Be sure to give these 11 picks a try this 2022.
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The 11 Best Pale Ales Money Can Buy

One of the most approachable styles in beer, the pale ale is a real winner. Here are the 11 best to look out for.
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The 11 Best Citrus Cocktails to Make in 2022

To celebrate the prime of citrus season, we have gathered the best citrus cocktails that everyone can make for a zestier, more citrus-forward 2022.
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The 8 Best Top-Shelf Vodka Brands Worth Savoring

Price doesn't always equate to flavor in the spirits world, but these high-end, top-shelf vodka brands are definitely worth it.
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The 20 Best Beers That Everyone Should Drink in 2022

The American beer landscape is rich and diverse. Fortunately for you, we've done the work to bring you this exhaustive list of the best beers for 2022.
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The Best Holiday Beers to Stuff Your Stockings With

Santa would appreciate one of the best holiday beers of 2022 a lot more than cookies. Here are some of our favorites for the 2022 holiday season.
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The 11 Best Dark Rum Brands To Sip in 2022 and Beyond

Rum deserves more of your attention and if these stand-out dark rums don't do the trick, we're not sure what will.