What To Look For When Shopping For A Well-Balanced Sweet Wine
Selecting the perfect bottle of wine is hard enough, but shopping for a well-balanced sweet wine can feel like navigating a particularly fraught minefield.
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Why White Dog Whiskey Is Not Classified As True Bourbon
What is white dog whiskey and what does a spirit have to go through to be qualified as such?
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Is There A Requirement For How Long Bourbon Can Be Aged?
With such purist criteria, surely there's a timeline for how long bourbon must age in the barrels, but it's not as high a standard as you'd imagine.
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What A Water Sommelier Does And Why So Few Exist
You may not have been aware that such a thing as a water sommelier exists, but since there are only a few in the entire world, we won't hold it against you.
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The Texas Court Ruling That Helped Dr Pepper Become A Household Name
Dr Pepper might be a household name in the U.S. today, but its fate of growing far beyond the soda fountain was once in the hands of one Texas court.
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12 Ways To Use Up Leftover Juice From Canned Fruits
The next time you crack open a can of pineapples, save the juice. More than just leftovers, canned fruit juice is amazing in countless recipes.
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The 14 Absolute Best Wines To Pair With Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken can be even more delicious with a glass of fruity, acidic wine. Interested? Read our list for the best wines that pair.
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The Unexpected Connection Between Italian Soda And Torani Syrup
Before it was used as a sweetener in coffee shops across America, Torani syrup had its roots in classic soda fountains of the early 20th century.
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Instead Of Throwing Away Your Avocado Pits, Try Making Tea
Most people throw away the avocado pits and just eat the flesh. But there's an alternative use with those large, woody leftover avocado pits you should try.
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The Loophole That Made Bourbon Legal During The Prohibition
It was certainly difficult to get alcohol during the prohibition era, but there was, in fact, one legal way you could get one type of hard alcohol.
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Beertini: The Midwestern Cocktail That Combines Beer And Snack
The Midwest shares another tasty, albeit quirky, offering, this time in the form of a cocktail known as the Beertini. However, this drink is good with a snack.
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The Outright Best Style Of Wine To Pair With Fried Foods
There's something comforting about eating warm, crispy foods. But is there a specific type of wine that will pair best with your favorite fried treat?
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For A Spicy Twist, Garnish Your Martini With A Hot Pepper
Maybe you like your martini with an extra olive. If you're in the mood to mix your usual martini order up, try it with hot pepper.
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Ratafia Champenois: The Liqueur Made In Champagne
Ratafia Champenois is a vin de liqueur — or sweet fortified wine — made from the same grapes used for Champagne.
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19 Easter Eggs You Can Find Inside Starbucks' Historic Pike Place Store
Starbucks' original Pike Place location in Seattle is steeped in unique history, from its original logos and building to its cup-tossing coffee masters.
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What Science Says About How Men And Women Taste Wines Differently
According to some research, there might actually be differences in how men and women respond to the wines they taste. Here's what you should know.
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For An Extra Dirty Martini, Add MSG To The Mix
You've heard of martinis, and probably dirty martinis. But have you heard of MSG martinis? Learn about this unique twist on martinis: the MSG martini!
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Starbucks Set A Precedent For Standard Paper Cups In The '80s
Styrofoam cups used to be the standard to-go cup in coffee shops, but in the '80s Starbucks became the leading champion for disposable, paper, to-go cups.
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A Cookie Blending Hack To Upgrade Panera Frozen Coffee
This creation calls on an item from the bakery side to transform coffee into a drinkable dessert. Here's what to request on your next visit to Panera Bread.
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What It Means When Someone Calls A Glass Of Wine 'Lean'
One up-and-coming, trendy wine term that can be easily misunderstood is 'lean,' which doesn't have anything to do with your ideal body type.
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What Were The Floating Balls In '90s Soda Orbitz Made From
Few beverages defined the 1990s quite like the lava lamp-shaped Orbits. Here is what the mysterious floating balls in Orbits were actually made from.
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The Mexican Martini Combines 2 Classic Cocktails For A Bold Flavor
Ever wanted to combine a margarita and a martini? Combining the two classic drinks creates the perfect mix of sweet and salty for this beverage.
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20 Red Flags At A Café That Could Indicate A Bad Cup Of Coffee
Coffee can be really easy to mess up, but you can be aware: Here are a variety of red flags at a café that could indicate a bad cup of coffee.
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The Coffee Company That Acquired Starbucks In The '80s
The Starbucks we love today is the result of two small companies merging. Here's how Il Giornale made Starbucks into the titan of the 21st century.
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The Fruity Vodka You Should Try For A Refreshing Martini
The martini is no stranger to variations. However, one particularly fruity rendition is taking the world by storm -- and open to customization.
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Why Bourbon County Didn't Produce Its Namesake Spirit Until 2014
One would think that Bourbon County, Kentucky, is the bourbon-making capital of the world, but it didn't have a distillery until 2014. Here's why.
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The Unexpected Savory Herb That Makes A Refreshing Tea
There are many ways to enjoy tea: hot or cold, sweet or unsweetened. But see which common savory cooking ingredient can be used to make your next cuppa.
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