Costco's Kirkland Signature brand typically offers a great value compared to name brands, but not always. Customers say these Kirkland foods aren't worth it. ... Read full Story
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Costco generally has good food products, but sometimes things go wrong. the chain has recalled its meatloaf meal kit for a potentially fatal reason. ... Read full Story
Allagash Brewing Company is releasing some of its most beloved beers to the masses. Those in the northeast can now get the Maine Blueberry Ale, Rosé Cider, and Clementine Kolsch in can form. The beverages were previously only available at the Maine producer’s tasting rooms. The releases greet the spring season with open arms. We […]
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Martha Stewart has relied on the same old-school French press for years. Here's why the classic coffee maker still earns a spot in her kitchen. ... Read full Story
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Convenience & ease-of-use are top of mind for today’s coffee drinkers — and Philips’ new release is intended to provide just that. After celebrating 70 years of coffee heritage, the company has just launched the Philips Café Aromis, the most advanced and premium addition to its fully automatic espresso machine lineup. This new fully automatic […]
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If a steak is on your dinner horizon, Texas Roadhouse is a great choice. Steadfast fans know to avoid this rookie mistake when they visit the steakhouse chain. ... Read full Story
Evan Williams is one of the most underrated bourbon whiskey brands. You can’t go wrong with any of the whiskeys in its expansive portfolio. But fans of flavored whiskey will be excited for the brand’s new spring offering. Evan Williams Blackberry It’s called Evan Williams Blackberry, and it combines the brand’s popular Evan Williams Kentucky […]
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Oban is a great whisky brand for fans of both smoky island whiskies and softer Highland expressions. Recently, the iconic brand announced the launch of its newest expression: a 15-year-old single malt finished in casks that previously held port wine. Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish The second release from the brand’s 15-year-old cask-finished […]
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Guests are usually the ones in the hot seat on Hot Ones, which makes it extra funny that this renowned chef gave Sean Evans such a playfully hard time. ... Read full Story
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“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025
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March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.