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How to Cure Salmon in One Savory Recipe

Learning how to cure salmon isn't only a great skill to have, but it's going to up your breakfast game for days. This recipe comes to us from Jon Wipfli in his new book Fish: Recipes and Techniques for Freshwater Fish.
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Grovemade Co-Founder Ken Tomita Talks About Doing Things the Hard Way

The co-founder and CEO of Grovemade, Ken Tomita, joins The Manual podcast to talk about woodworking, innovation, and why doing things the hard way is the way to go.
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This Foil Packet French Dip Recipe is Great For Camping

Ever wondered how to make a French Dip sandwich? Well here is a French Dip recipe that you can make over open flames. Because fire.
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Mooove Over Chocolate Chip, Because Steak and Bourbon Ice Cream is Now a Thing

LongHorn Steakhouse has a special promotion this summer, Steak and Bourbon Ice Cream, and we think you're going to enjoy it.
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Knife Aid Sharpens Your Knives For You (and You Don’t Have to Leave Home)

Knife Aid is a new company that makes it easier to get your knives sharpened without cutting yourself in the process. You don't even have to leave the comfort of your house.
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Talking American Brandy with Washington’s Mastrogiannis Distillery

The Manual podcast crew sits down with owner of Mastrogiannis Distillery, Ilias Mastrogiannis, to talk about American brandy, grappa, Greek spirits, and more.
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Jonathan Van Ness on Pride, Smirnoff Moscow Mules, and Game of Thrones

One of the stars of Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness, speaks to The Manual about Pride, working with Smirnoff vodka, and more.
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Lance Bass Says Bye, Bye, Bye to Boring Cocktails

Former *NSYNC member Lance Bass sits down to dish on delicious cocktails, his new mixer line named Pride, and more.
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Celebrate America with the Return of the Old Camp Whiskey Patriot Pack

Pop country duo Florida Georgia Line has re-released the special-edition Old Camp Whiskey Patriot Pack to help support the USO. While the contents inside are the same -- it is still the same Peach Pecan whiskey -- the outside has been changed to be more patriotic
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Learning to Sea Salt in a Whole New Light with Jacobsen Salt Company

Don't sel this episode short. You'll be surprised at how much you didn't know about one of Earth's greatest creations: Salt. In this episode of The Manual podcast, we sit down with Ben Jacobsen of Jacobsen Salt Company.
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The Ultimate Road Trip Prep Guide from The Manual Podcast Crew

The Manual podcast crew breaks down the essentials for a good road trip. From accessories to great routes, here is everything you need to hit the road.
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DFH Continues to Expand Spirits Portfolio with Dogfish Head Straight Whiskey

The brand known for their "off-centered ales" is back with their newest spirit, Dogfish Head Straight Whiskey.
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The Manual Podcast Throwbacks: Revisiting our 50th Episode and Portland, Oregon

This week, The Manual podcast crew reflects on the 90+ episodes we've recorded with a throwback to an earlier episode talking about our hometown: Portland, Oregon.
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World Beard Champion Madison Rowley is Cutting His Beard to Fight Addiction

Multi-time World Beard Champion Madison Rowley is about to alter the thing that has brought him so much recognition, but it's for a good cause.
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The Business of Delivering Booze to Your Door, According to Drizly’s Founders

Did you know you can order alcohol online? You can, thanks to Drizly. We sit down with the co-founders to learn all about the business of online liquor stores.
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Learning About Finger Wrestling, Mountain Cheese, and More Fun from Germany

The gang sits down to talk with Digital Trends' Senior Features Editor Drew Prindle about Germany, beer, and much more.
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9 Cocktails Recipes to Mix Up for National Rum Day

Ahoy, avast, and other nautical terms! It’s National Rum Day! Check out these delicious rum cocktails and celebrate in style.
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Talking Food Trucks and Fusion Cuisine with The Peached Tortilla’s Eric Silverstein

The Manual Podcast crew sits down with Eric Silverstein of The Peached Tortilla to talk about what it takes to run a successful food truck and more.
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The Official Knives of Flavortown: Guy Fieri Unsheathes New Knuckle Sandwich Knives

Guy Fieri's rebooted Knuckle Sandwich knives do full justice to the flamboyant foodie himself.
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Don Q Piña Rum Review: Just Add Coconut Water

Next step after trying Don Q Piña (which makes making the classic Piña Coladas super easy)? Getting caught in the rain and making love at midnight.
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A Rev-ealing Conversation About IndyCar Racing with Takuma Sato

Champion IndyCar driver Takuma Sato sits down with The Manual Podcast team ahead of the Grand Prix of Portland to talk about racing practice and fitness, his favorite places to travel, and what a race car driver does in his off time.
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Kicking It With Timber Joey of the Portland Timbers Soccer Team

The Manual podcast team sits down with Portland Timbers' mascot Timber Joey to talk about the team, the growth of the MLS in America, what a mascot does on and off the field and much, much more.
How to Make a Rye Whiskey Smash Cocktail

How to Make a Rye Whiskey Smash

A whiskey smash utilizes fresh fruit (seasonal, if possible) to create a layer that accentuates the flavors you might find in the whiskey. For this recipe, we use lemon, a common addition to smashes, because it works well with rye whiskey.
How to Make a Blood and Sand Cocktail

How to Make a Blood and Sand Cocktail

While the Blood and Sand cocktail is traditionally a Scotch whisky drink, we decided to use American single malt whiskey instead, as we felt that the characteristics would fit perfectly in the recipe.
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Talking Rum, Cocktails, and Tiki with The Bamboo Room’s Kevin Beary

The Manual podcast crew sits down with Kevin Beary — Beverage Director for The Bamboo Room, which is located inside Three Dots and a Dash, Chicago's premiere tiki bar — to talk about rum, rum cocktails, and tiki culture.
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An Astronomically Fun Chat About Space and Wine With a Winemaker and Former Physicist

The Manual Podcast crew sits down with Vidon Vineyard founder Don Hagge to talk about his former career as a physicist with NASA lead him to a future in winemaking.
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The Ooni 3 Portable Pizza Oven Produces Perfect Pies on the Go

Want to up your outdoor cooking game by leaps and bounds (and by adding cheese)? Consider the Ooni 3, a portable pizza oven that weighs 25 pounds and cooks pizzas on the go in about a minute.
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Understanding Diets and Dieting with Shawn Wells

This week, The Manual Podcast crew sits down with registered dietician Shawn Wells to talk about what a diet is, how dieting works, and the different kinds of diets out there these days. They also discuss how to make healthy changes in one's life.
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Get Naked with Independent Winemakers with NakedWines Delivery Kit

Want to try some wines from independent growers that you (probably) won't find in stores? Check out NakedWines.com.
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The Manual Spirit Awards 2019: Redux

The Manual Podcast crew sits down to talk about The Manual SpiritAwards 2019, an exploration of the best craft spirits made in the United States. From bourbon and rye to vodka and liqueur, the crew breaks down their picks and why they won.
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The Perfect Pork Tenderloin Recipe from Southern Smoke’s Matthew Register

Just because summer is over doesn't mean it's time to put the grill away. Instead, utilize the cooler weather to spend more time outside grilling. To start, we've got Matthew Register's recipe for grilled pork tenderloin with tomato and greens ragu.
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Barbecue Sides, Grilling, and More with Southern Smoke’s Matthew Register

The Manual Podcast crew sits down with pitmaster Matthew Register of Southern Smoke to talk about barbecue side dishes, grilling, and more.
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Talking Folk Art, Death, and Mortuary School with Mike Egan

The Manual Podcast crew sits down with artist Mike Egan to discuss his process, how he became an artist, where he find his inspiration, and much, much more.
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Talking Hemp Spirits with SoNo 1420’s Ted Dumbauld

This week on The Manuak Podcast, the gang sits down with Ted Dumbauld, the founder of SoNo 1420, an artisan distillery that produces hemp spirits. Dumbauld discusses how the company came to be, their product line, and more.
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Naming Cocktails, Unusual Ingredients, and the South with Kingfisher’s Sean Umstead

This week, The Manual Podcast crew sits down with Sean Umstead, owner of Durham, North Carolina cocktail bar Kingfisher to talk about owning a cocktail bar, how he goes about making locally sourced drinks, and more.
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New S’well Barware Brings Top-Notch Insulation to the Cocktail Game

S'well, the company known for its triple-insulated water bottles and tumblers, has released a new barware line that brings the same high-quality construction to your bar.
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A Beginner’s Guide to CBD with Mirth Provisions’ Adam Stites

On this week's episode of The Manual Podcast, the gang (minus Greg) sits down with Mirth Provisions' Adam Stites to talk about CBD: what it is, what it does, and common misconceptions about the compound.
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Our Favorite Creepy Christmas Legends and Lore

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, it's just Greg, Sam, and Nicole get into the holiday spirit by learning about a few prominent holiday-related legends and lore. Like a poop log.
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This Wonton in Red Chili Oil Recipe Is a Perfect Winter Warmer

This recipe, which comes to us from Hong Kong Food City by Tony Tan, is an easy and delicious recipe accentuated by a red chili oil, which will warm the taste buds (as well as clear out the nostrils a little).
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What are Fat-Washed Spirits and What are They Good For? Two Words: Bacon Bourbon

Fat-washed spirits happen when you combine two of the world's greatest bounties — meat and booze. Check out how to do it yourself here.

Runamok Maple Syrup Makes Perfect Winter Old Fashioneds

One of our favorite ingredients that is great for modifying your Old Fashioneds -- while still sticking without going too far off the deep end -- is maple syrup. Needing some form of sweetener in your drink, maple syrup makes perfect sense.
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Digital Trends on Why the Latest Tech from CES 2020 Actually Matters to You

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down to talk about the largest tech expo in the world, CES.
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Slurping Up Ramen-y Goodness With Jay Weinstein

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the chef-educator at the Institute for Culinary Education, Jay Weinstein, to talk about ramen.
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What Is Burns Night? A Celebration of Scottish Poetry, Haggis, and Whisky

January 25 marks Burns Night, a time to celebrate Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, the way it's been done since 1801 — with traditional Scottish fare. Meaning Scotch whisky and haggis. Here's why we celebrate.
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Skip the Jar: Here’s the Perfect At-Home Chorizo Queso Recipe

A party spread is not complete without copious amounts of queso. Here's how to make your own, and do it better than the store-bought brands.
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Yeah That Podcast Episode: Exploring Greenville, South Carolina with Jamarcus Gaston

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with Jamarcus Gaston, TV Host with WSPA TV to talk all things Greenville, South Carolina!
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Monkey 47 Brings Its Special Distiller’s Cut Line Stateside

Tucked away in the idyllic and verdant mountains of southwestern Germany, Monkey 47 has been producing top-notch gin (Schwarzwald Dry Gin) for over a decade now.
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Is the Spärkel Beverage System the New SodaStream?

Spärkel is a carbonator-cum-ingredient-infuser that does the same thing that SodaStream does, but in a slightly different way.
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Learn to Make Okonomiyaki, Savory Japanese Pancakes

'Okonomi means ‘whatever you want,' says Chef Hiro Mitsui of Washington DC's Ramen by Uzu.
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Answering Burning Questions About Candles with Jeremy Fury

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Nicole, Greg, and Sam sit down with co-founder of Fury Bros, Jeremy Fury, to talk about candlemaking, solid colognes, and more.