No matter your kitchen configuration, It seems like there is just never enough room for cookware. So just how can you prevent pots and pans from getting scratched up and damaged, especially if you have items from various manufacturers made from all different materials? We asked experts for tips on […]
Author: Kelly Magyarics
White Pinot Noir Is The Wine You Didn’t Know You Needed
The same wine fans that are quick to dismiss white Zinfandel as a frivolous, forgettable offering that pales in comparison to grippy red Zin might be stirred to do the same about white Pinot Noir. But that’s an incredibly unfair comparison. Turns out, one of the world’s most beloved varietals, […]
Drinking Around the World: A Puerto Rican Riff On Eggnog You Must Try
Dreaming of a holiday getaway to the islands? You might not be able to trade your sweaters and fuzzy boots for shorts and flip flops this year. But you can swap out your mug of eggnog for something more tropical that will definitely make it a white Christmas no matter […]
Seven Awesome Cocktail Kits For Gift-Giving Because 2020 Was Rough
Looking for the perfect present to give the home mixologist in your life? Or a little pick-me-up for yourself in this soul-crushing year? Bestow some libation inspiration with these spirited packages that bundle the booze and everything else you need to shake or stir signature cocktails. Bombay Sapphire x Ravie […]
Drinking Around The World: A National Drink That Packs A Punch
Some cocktails are intrinsically linked with their place of origin, like enjoying an icy, spicy Dark ‘n Stormy on a pink sand beach on Bermuda, the island that’s home to Gosling’s Rum and ginger beer — both integral ingredients in the trademarked cocktail. Likewise, there is something very special about […]
Fennel Is The Fragrant Ingredient You Need To Embrace This Season
You may have spotted fennel in the produce aisle next to bunches of leeks or kohlrabi, its flattened white bulbs topped with celery-like stalks and wispy green leaves. But maybe you hesitated to bring it home to your own kitchen because you just didn’t know how to prep it or […]
Individual Grazing Boards Are The 2020 Holiday Appetizer We Can Get Behind
Spooning food onto plates at self-serve buffets and sticking your hands into bowls of salty snacks are big no-no’s at the immediate-family-only, socially-distanced gatherings recommended this season. And that goes for putting out overflowing communal platters of cheese and charcuterie. So what’s a host to serve during a cocktail soirée […]
Surprise Your Holiday Guests With This Cool Twist On Bubbly Cocktails
Between fretting about who to keep off the guest list to allow for social distancing and figuring out how to swap out the buffet for more, um, contactless dining, the last thing you need to be worrying about this year is sourcing umpteen ingredients for drinks. Enter the two-ingredient cocktail, […]
Not All Dark Beers Are Created Equal: Here’s How To Tell The Difference
The leaves are turning brown — and so are the brews in our pint glasses. But don’t let your eyes deceive you: All dark beers are not created equally. While you might think that the porters, stouts and brown ales so ubiquitous right now on brewery taps, restaurant menus and […]
Pairing Beer With Asian-Style Food Is Easier Than You Think
Ever notice that when you go to your favorite sushi bar, ramen shop or Thai restaurant, the brew options are often limited to whatever fill-in-the-blank-brand of light beer that country produces, from Sapporo to Singha? Quaffable and easy-drinking as these beers may be, they are more designed not to clash […]