Whether you're a home cook, aspiring Barista, or simply a coffee lover, here's what you should know about instant espresso powder vs. instant coffee.
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While tequila and mezcal are popular spirits from Mexico, another regionally beloved spirit was banned from 1944 to 1994 and is now making a comeback. ... Read full Story
It was initially matured in European Oak Butts and American Oak Hogshead Barrels before being finished in finished in Oloroso and Palo Cortado Sherry Casks.
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Let's explore how coffee affects your mood and what to do if you suspect it could be worsening your anxiousness.
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Verve Coffee Roasters and the Grateful Dead have teamed up to debut a limited-edition organic coffee: Grateful Dead Morning Brew.
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Cuisinart recently debuted its first-ever Espresso Bar Collection, which immediately grabbed my attention.
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A look at the Kickabout Lager, a new beer from Allagash Brewing.
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At your local deli, many types of meat are less processed and therefore present a lower risk of adverse effects on your health. Here are some to try. ... Read full Story
Canned chili can make for a quick lunch or dinner, but the flavors can sometimes taste muddled. With just one ingredient, you can instantly brighten the flavor. ... Read full Story
If you want to slowly sip a refreshing cocktail like they do in the South, this Southern staple is one of the best bourbon mixers. Enjoy it this summer. ... Read full Story
From cakes made with tomato soup to those layered in fresh jam, we searched for every showstopper of a cake we think deserves to make a comeback. ... Read full Story
Sure, most of us know not to put aluminum foil in the microwave, but there are many other mistakes you can make with foil that you should know about. ... Read full Story
Full proof bourbons are bottled at the same proof as they entered the barrel.
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Picking up a rotisserie chicken saves you a lot of time versus purchasing a raw one to cook at home. So, why are these prepared birds so much cheaper? ... Read full Story
Avoid common grilling mistakes and learn how to grill top sirloin so that you get tender, juicy results every time.
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Given how prevalent cooking oil is in kitchens around the world and how heavily relied upon it is, major recalls can be terrifying. These are the eight largest. ... Read full Story
Entirely aged in Oloroso sherry casks, this unique non-chill-filtered expression is known for its nuanced, complex flavor profile.
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Based on owner Mike Martinez’s familial agricultural story in Puerto Rico, Fincasa Whiskey is a melding of whiskey and Latin American culture.
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These new K-Cup-compatible capsules, called the Stone Creek Coffee Escape Pods, deliver a smarter, stronger, and faster way to make real coffee at home.
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 30, 2025 is:
insouciance \in-SOO-see-unss\ noun
Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything.
// The young actor charmed interviewers with his easy smile and devil-may-care insouciance.
“Gladiator II is OK when Denzel’s off-screen, but sensational when he’s on it. ... What makes the performance great is its insouciance; it’s both precise and feather-light. And it’s what a great actor can do when he’s set free to have fun, to laugh at himself a little bit. ... Denzel’s Macrinus is gravitas and comic relief in one package.” — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Nov. 2024
Did you know?
If you were alive and of whistling age in the late 1980s or early 1990s, chances are you whistled (and snapped your fingers, and tapped your toes) to a little ditty called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, an a cappella reggae-jazz-pop tune that took the charts by surprise and by storm. An ode to cheerful insouciance if ever there was one, its lyrics are entirely concerned with being entirely unconcerned, remaining trouble-free in the face of life’s various stressors and calamities. Such carefree nonchalance is at the heart of insouciance, which arrived in English (along with the adjective insouciant), from French, in the 1800s. The French word comes from a combining of the negative prefix in- with the verb soucier, meaning “to trouble or disturb.” The easiness and breeziness of insouciance isn’t always considered beautiful, however. Insouciance may also be used when someone’s lack of concern for serious matters is seen as more careless than carefree.