The Best Wine To Drink With Fish Tacos, According To An Expert
When it comes to fish tacos, beer pairings aren't your only option. You can also go for a wine accompaniment, according to our expert who shares some tips.
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Stories By Chris Sands
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Should You Or Should You Not Chew Caviar?
What chewing caviar actually does is move the roe from your tongue, which is rife with flavor receptors, to between your teeth, where there are none.
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The World's Most Expensive Tequila Is Encased In Diamonds
One bottle of Ley Tequila .925 Diamante, which is stunningly crafted and adorned with over 4,000 white diamonds, is now valued at $3.5 million.
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Why Bobby Flay Never Buys Prepackaged Steaks
Bobby Flay believes that the plastic wrapping on pre-packaged steaks traps too much moisture, which can be detrimental to the meat's quality.
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The Boozy Difference Between Caipirinha And Caipiroska Cocktails
When making a caipirinha, a Brazilian sugar-cane liquor known as cachaça is paired with sugar and lime. The caipiroska, on the other hand, uses vodka.
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Why Some States Are Banning Lab-Grown Meat
Lab-grown meat is a growing industry that has many proponents and many critics. Here's why some U.S. states are trying to ban the manufacture and sale of it.
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What Type Of Alcohol Is Hennessy?
Hennessy is sometimes confused for a different type of liquor than it really is, and the unique and exacting way it's actually made deserves appreciation.
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The Dark History Behind Tipping In Restaurants
Tipping may be an established institution in the United States these days, but it's a relatively recent one, and one with very disturbing orgins.
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What A 7 And 7 Cocktail Really Is
The 7 and 7 highball is a simple combination of Seagram's 7 Crown blended whiskey and 7UP. The refreshing soda quells the burn of the whiskey.
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Starbucks' New Line Of Ready-To-Drink Canned Coffee Features An Oatmilk Frappuccino
On March 28, Starbucks announced the release of a wide array of new offerings, including the Starbucks Oatmilk Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink.
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Need A Savory Ingredient To Spice Up Cocktails? Try MSG
MSG excels in complex cocktail creations, serving as a tool to introduce savory elegance to simpler drinks, while enhancing their texture and balance.
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The Reason Gluten-Free Bread Is So Expensive
Opting for gluten-free products like bread generally translates to significantly higher price tags due to manufacturing costs, and supply and demand.
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One Country Produces The Most Bananas Worldwide By A Landslide
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in America but the U.S. doesn't even come into the top 10 of worldwide producers. Here's the number one country.
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Why AriZona Iced Tea Is Still 99 Cents Despite Inflation
To maintain its pricing consistently at 99 cents, AriZona Iced Tea employs a variety of strategies, including foregoing conventional flashy advertising.
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The Herb Gwyneth Paltrow Said 'Should Be Illegal'
Gwyneth Paltrow recently appeared on the interview series "Hot Ones" and got into it about a certain herb she dislikes so much she thinks it should be outlawed.
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José Andrés Apparently Would Eat The Big Worm From Dune 2
Celebrated chef José Andrés is curious about how the massive sandworms in "Dune: Part Two" would taste, and the best methods to cook and serve them.
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The Origin Story Of The Mojito
The first evidence of the modern version of the mojito is found at Sloppy Joe's, the Havana nightspot that featured it in its souvenir menu book in 1931.
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What Is Wheated Bourbon, And Why Isn't It Clearly Labeled?
You may not have seen the term "wheated bourbon" printed on a bottle before, but this delicious style is used to make some of the most famous labels around.
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Why Bobby Flay Refuses To Put Tomatoes In Guacamole
Bobby Flay claims that the best guacamole contains only five ingredients: avocado, cilantro, chili pepper, lime, and red onion - but no tomato.
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3-Ingredient Bang Bang Sauce Is Too Versatile To Ignore
Bang bang sauce is simple to make, but all it really needs to take just about any meal from good to stinking fantastic is a whopping three ingredients.
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The Odd Reason To Consider Storing Your Carrots In Sand
Storing carrots in sand seem like an odd choice but it's super beneficial to preserving their shelf-life - in some cases as much as several months.
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The Origin Of Guacamole Is More Ancient Than You'd Think
Believe it or not, guacamole was not invented at Chipotle. It dates way back to the Aztec Empire, where it went by a different name, but was just as tasty.
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What Is The Best Ratio For An Arnold Palmer Drink?
An Arnold Palmer has the perfect blend of sweet iced tea and sour citrus to refresh you on a summer day, but what ratio of lemonade and tea should you use?
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Why The Irish Actually Don't Eat Corned Beef On St. Patrick's Day
Corned beef may be the de facto meal for St. Patrick's Day in America, but due to Ireland's history with the dish, revelers there enjoy a much different meal.
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The Reason Moscow Mules Are Served In Copper Mugs
Some cocktail aficionados believe that the iconic copper mug accentuates the flavors of the Moscow Mule's ingredients, and enhances their aromas as well.
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Bobby Flay's Traditional Tip For Crisping Grilled Chicken Skin
No one can deny that Bobby Flay knows his way around the grill, having made a name for himself doing so. So when he says put a brick on your chicken, we listen.
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The 3 US States That Still Don't Have A Costco
As of 2023, there were almost 600 Costco locations in the United States - but Rhode Island, West Virginia, and Wyoming still don't have one.
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