As temperatures climb in the coming months, we’ll all be looking for quick and easy meals that we can whip up without turning our kitchen into an inferno. For many of us, that means we’ll be holding off on some of our best loved baked goods. But if the thought […]
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Move Over, Irish Whisky: Irish Gin Is The Next Big Thing
Planning a trip to Ireland? Forget about the whiskey; it’s the Irish gin industry that’s booming. So much so that one distillery in Northern Ireland has just made its way across the pond to New York. The Boatyard Distillery is situated on the beautiful banks of Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, […]
Michael Symon Explains Why Mojitos Aren’t Just For Drinking
Cookbook author, Iron Chef, talk show host and accomplished restauranteur are all labels that fit Chef Michael Symon. Add this to the list: His new partnership with Diplomático Rum. Dubbed “The Heart of Rum,” the campaign showcases his love of cooking and passion for high-quality ingredients in the kitchen — […]
Make Your Margarita Brighter With Bubbles. Here’s How
It’s always fun to get together with friends and sip margaritas especially when you introduce a new twist. I have been finding myself putting variations on cocktails that include my favorite things, and this version is no different. For this effervescent spin on a margarita, I take the standard recipe, […]
What’s In This? The Exploration Of Duck Sauce
Picture this: You’re dipping into your favorite condiment while eating lunch with some friends. One of them looks over and says, “You know, what exactly is in that?” In that moment, you realize you have no idea what it’s made of, or what you’re putting into your body. Just that […]
10 Tofu Recipes So Good, You Won’t Miss the Meat
Great news: Fulfilling your “eat more plant-based” resolution doesn’t have to be a flavorless downer. Enter tofu: The versatile Swiss army knife of ingredients that vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters can all agree to love. Tofu, the do-it-all soy-based bean curd, has a CVS receipt-length list of benefits: It’s an excellent […]
Get An Early Taste Of Summer With This Fruity, Hawaiian-Inspired Shandy
After a year of not traveling and being stuck in the Seattle rain, I have dreamed of an island vacation to Hawaii. Hawaii was the last place I visited for vacation, which was the inspiration behind this shandy style cocktail. I love sipping beer on the beach and wanted to […]
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day With These Unique Wines From New Zealand
If there is anything that gets us excited, it a holiday dedicated to the herbaceous, zesty wine named Sauvignon Blanc. While Sauvignon Blanc is harvested around the world (like South Africa, Napa and even Bordeaux), there is something different about those grown and harvested in New Zealand. This wine is […]
12 Spring Spritz Recipes That Add Sparkle To The Season
Mom. The person in your life who is there for you whenever you’re sad, happy, worried, and is always on your side. How do you begin to celebrate her or him (let’s be honest some parents pull double duty) on the one day dedicated to them — Mother’s Day? Well, […]
These Fry Pans Are Selling Like Crazy Right Now
Although we are no longer banished to our own kitchens and left to fend for ourselves in the culinary world, that doesn’t mean that cooking and baking at home as slowed up all that much. However, the need for new, durable cookware is still top of mind and Black Cube […]