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Glasses of different kinds of wine

Bubbly? Full-bodied and red? Zesty and white? Your favorite wine types, explained

Bubbly? Full-bodied and red? Zesty and white? Your favorite wine types, explained

Wine is a beautifully complicated, ever-changing quiddity. Let's start with the basics.
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This St. Patrick’s Day, grab an Irish beer from one of these 5 craft breweries

This St. Patrick’s Day, grab an Irish beer from one of these 5 craft breweries

If you are lucky enough to experience St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, then you should spend some time checking out the growing Irish craft beer scene.
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Corned beef and cabbage: Learn how to make this St. Patrick’s Day classic

Corned beef and cabbage: Learn how to make this St. Patrick’s Day classic

Corned beef and cabbage is a dish that, when done properly, is exquisitely delicious.
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This fish cooking trick gives you perfect crispy skin without messing up the pan

This fish cooking trick gives you perfect crispy skin without messing up the pan

This clever little hack from ChefSteps is here to save your cookware and your sanity with just one quick and easy addition to your fish cooking process.
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Want to build muscle? A doctor says you should eat these foods

Want to build muscle? A doctor says you should eat these foods

Muscle building requires proteins, carbs, and healthy fats. Combined with a good strength-building routine, these foods will work for optimal muscle growth.
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This is how a hot dog is made (and yes, it’s as gross as you think)

This is how a hot dog is made (and yes, it’s as gross as you think)

If we shove our fingers in our ears far enough, we don't have to really think about "how the sausage gets made." And then a video like this comes along.
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Study: Which fast food restaurant gives you the worst bang for your buck?

Study: Which fast food restaurant gives you the worst bang for your buck?

In a recent study, some fast-casual restaurants fared better than others when it came down to the best bang for your buck.
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Wine tasting etiquette: How to look like you know what you’re doing

Wine tasting etiquette: How to look like you know what you’re doing

Many people are too intimidated to ask some of the more awkward questions or know exactly how to act during a wine tasting. We're here to help. 
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Want the best home furniture? 21 fantastic brands to check out now

Want the best home furniture? 21 fantastic brands to check out now

Surrounding yourself with who and what you love might just be the best thing. And while this pertains to your loved ones, it can also refer to your furniture.
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Someone ranked the California wine counties — here are the top 10

Someone ranked the California wine counties — here are the top 10

When you're in California, chances are you're not far from a gem of a winery or two. But these are the best of the best California wine counties.
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Why you should sous vide your baby back ribs this summer

Why you should sous vide your baby back ribs this summer

Before you roll your eyes at something like ribs being prepared in something as modern and geeky as a sous vide machine (how dare you), hear us out. 
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The difference between pies, buckles, betties, and more

The difference between pies, buckles, betties, and more

If you've been making the faux paux of calling a Pandowdy a Pie, or a Betty a Buckle, it's high time to learn the ins and outs of proper pastry names.
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OLCC officials kept rare booze from the public, hoarding it for themselves

OLCC officials kept rare booze from the public, hoarding it for themselves

A new report says Oregon officials from the liquor commission have been intercepting bottles of high-end liquor, instead of releasing them to the public.
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Colombian or Kona coffee: Which is the superior drink?

Colombian or Kona coffee: Which is the superior drink?

Many coffee types are worth exploring, but the two coffee varieties that people seem to be the most drawn to at the moment are Kona and Columbian.
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Need to reduce your daily sugar intake? Eliminate these 10 surprising foods

Need to reduce your daily sugar intake? Eliminate these 10 surprising foods

Sneaky sugar will creep up out of nowhere if you aren't careful. To help you be better prepared, here is a list of foods sugar loves to hide in.
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How to make your own cold brew coffee at home (no, it isn’t just iced coffee)

How to make your own cold brew coffee at home (no, it isn’t just iced coffee)

In case you're unaware, real cold brew is made using an entirely different method than hot coffee, and the result is a much smoother, more flavorful cup.
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Drought-friendly agave plants might be the key to saving California farms

Drought-friendly agave plants might be the key to saving California farms

Putting a positive spin on California's drought, Central Valley farmers are uprooting their crops and making a brand new agave spirit.
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How to taste tequila like you know what you’re doing

How to taste tequila like you know what you’re doing

Tequila is a rich, complex spirit that has a bad rap as a cheap drink only good for shooting. Let's turn that around and learn the fine art of tasting tequila.
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Fun app helps home cooks find new recipes and has a thriving community

Fun app helps home cooks find new recipes and has a thriving community

If you're looking for a great way to store and share all of those recipes you've got haphazardly screenshotted in your phone, it's time to download Spillt.
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How to make the perfect breakfast burrito at home

How to make the perfect breakfast burrito at home

If you know how to make a breakfast burrito, you possess a skill that will make you pretty popular.
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Video: Let the great Jacques Pepin teach you how to properly truss a chicken

Video: Let the great Jacques Pepin teach you how to properly truss a chicken

If you have struggled with this process in the past, it's time to take a lesson from the master himself and learn how to properly truss a chicken.
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The hottest contraband from Mexico right now may surprise you

The hottest contraband from Mexico right now may surprise you

From turkey shortages to what's now turning into eggs being sold shadily in little plastic baggies, the effects of this gnarly virus are extraordinary.
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Skip the strawberries: Experiment with even sexier fruits this Valentine’s Day

Skip the strawberries: Experiment with even sexier fruits this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine's day, if you're looking to mix up your old routine a bit, try taking another fruit (or two) for a warm, chocolate dip.
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Oyster Blade: The delicious cut of steak you’ve never heard of

Oyster Blade: The delicious cut of steak you’ve never heard of

Underappreciated, shier types of steak often fly under the radar for decades without anyone pausing to appreciate their unique character and flavors.
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There’s a surprising link between politics, keto and vegan diets

There’s a surprising link between politics, keto and vegan diets

It turns out that where you live - and even your political beliefs -  may have a lot to do with which diet you're sticking to.
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Macarons and macaroons are not the same — It’s time to learn the difference

Macarons and macaroons are not the same — It’s time to learn the difference

Pronounced, respectively, "mack-ah-ROON" and "mack-ah-ROHN", these two treats are really quite different. 
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5 amazing Black-owned wineries you need to know about

5 amazing Black-owned wineries you need to know about

Many Black-owned wines have given us the gift of impressively decadent, bold and flavorful, award-winning, exquisite wines. These are a few of our favorites.
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This is the secret to fluffy, moist, downright perfect bread

This is the secret to fluffy, moist, downright perfect bread

Tangzhong is hardly a new trick, but it's still relatively unfamiliar to the Western world. Using this technique, your bread will come out pillowy soft.
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3-ingredient Nutella muffins may be your new food obsession

3-ingredient Nutella muffins may be your new food obsession

You would think that with a mere three ingredients, this muffin recipe would hardly be worth your while, but oh, would you be wrong. 
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The experts weigh in: Why the alcohol you use in mixed drinks matters

The experts weigh in: Why the alcohol you use in mixed drinks matters

Mastering the art of mixology isn't enough; you also have to know your alcohol. Here's what the experts say about what we're putting into our cocktails.
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How tequila is made, from harvesting agave to aging anejo

How tequila is made, from harvesting agave to aging anejo

The art of making tequila is a historically rich and delicious process. Here's how this flavorful spirit gets from the ground into your cocktail.
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A major change is coming to In-N-Out, and people have feelings

A major change is coming to In-N-Out, and people have feelings

After years of rumors, it's finally happening. The popular California fast food chain, In-N-Out, will be opening its first location east of the Mississippi.
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Chinese New Year: 10 traditional foods and what they symbolize

Chinese New Year: 10 traditional foods and what they symbolize

As with any great holiday, the Chinese New Year is full of delicious food. What's more - it's filled to the brim with not only flavor, but with symbolism.
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The real reason people are freaking out about gas stoves (and why it’s silly)

The real reason people are freaking out about gas stoves (and why it’s silly)

With all the hubbub in the news lately about gas stoves, you probably have a few questions. We get it, and we've got you covered.
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5 food and drink trends the experts wish would just go away

5 food and drink trends the experts wish would just go away

We've chatted with some experts of the food world to find out which of trends they're most eager to see go, and we have to admit — we couldn't agree more.
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This incredible app helps you ‘steal’ recipes from almost any website

This incredible app helps you ‘steal’ recipes from almost any website

With thousands of online cookbooks and YouTube tutorials, it's easy to lose track of the recipes we want to try. With this app, that's no longer a problem.
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Mcdonald’s explores automated store, so our dystopian future is one step closer

Mcdonald’s explores automated store, so our dystopian future is one step closer

Last month, McDonald's launched their first fully automated, no-humans-required, soulless, and lovin' it restaurant, and people have feelings.
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15 tools from Home Depot that will help you kill it in the kitchen

15 tools from Home Depot that will help you kill it in the kitchen

If you're serious about cooking and need high-quality, long-lasting kitchen tools, look no further than your local hardware store.
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These terrific mocktails are perfect for Dry January

These terrific mocktails are perfect for Dry January

Dry January is a popular choice for those wanting to give their liver a break from alcohol. These mocktails are a tasty way to do that.
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The perfect comfort food: Make this beef stroganoff recipe in just 30 minutes

The perfect comfort food: Make this beef stroganoff recipe in just 30 minutes

For the ultimate comfort food that only takes 30 minutes to prepare, look no further than this recipe for easy beef stroganoff that tastes like it took all day.
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Move over, Mary: Bloody Maria is the best hangover drink there is

Move over, Mary: Bloody Maria is the best hangover drink there is

A Bloody Maria is the perfect way to get the new year off to a flavorful start while helping to cure that hangover at the same time.
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5 festive mocktails for a sober New Year’s Eve

5 festive mocktails for a sober New Year’s Eve

Just because you're going sober this New Year's Eve doesn't mean you're stuck with water or soda. Mix yourself up one of these festive and delicious mocktails.
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El Tesoro celebrates 85 years with an incredible limited edition tequila

El Tesoro celebrates 85 years with an incredible limited edition tequila

El Tesoro's 85th Anniversary Limited Edition Bottle has developed a flavor as delicious as it is unique.
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Ramen noodles can be so much more than just a 2 am drunken mistake

Ramen noodles can be so much more than just a 2 am drunken mistake

With just a few extra steps, instant ramen noodles can transform into a delicious, restaurant-quality dish. This is how to do it.
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The 5 best Champagne cocktail recipes to level up your New Year’s Eve party

The 5 best Champagne cocktail recipes to level up your New Year’s Eve party

We all love a good glass of Champagne. But when you take this delicious bubbly beverage and make a cocktail out of it, something truly magical happens.
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How to master the perfect ribeye steak: Tips, tricks (and a delicious recipe)

How to master the perfect ribeye steak: Tips, tricks (and a delicious recipe)

The ribeye is one of the most delicious steaks, hugely popular in restaurants. Here's how to make a perfect one at home so that you can enjoy it whenever.
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Add these no-carb foods to your diet: A complete guide

Add these no-carb foods to your diet: A complete guide

Carb free diets are more popular than ever, but there's still a lot of confusion around which foods contain carbs, and which do not. Read this list.
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Why are YouTube cooks better than you? We have the secret

Why are YouTube cooks better than you? We have the secret

If you've ever been down because your dish didn't quite come out the same way that YouTuber cook's did, you're probably not the one at fault.
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The types of mushrooms you can (and can’t) eat

The types of mushrooms you can (and can’t) eat

Foraging for mushrooms has become increasingly popular in recent years. And while it can have delicious results, it can also have deadly ones.
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The problem with donating food during the holiday season

The problem with donating food during the holiday season

Usually, by the time April rolls around, shelters and food banks are running low on the bounty brought in by December's spirit of giving.