How To Buy Wine For A Holiday Party, According To Experts
Choosing the perfect holiday wine is not so much about pleasing everyone as it is about creating opportunities for connection and crafting lasting memories.
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The Best Cheeses To Pair With Coffee, According To An Expert
Dairy and coffee go hand in hand, so why not branch out and try one of these excellent coffee and cheese pairings as suggested by an expert? -
Why You Should Start Adding Broth To Cocktails
There are plenty of unique twists on cocktails out there, and adding broth might seem like a fad, but it's been around longer than you think. -
The Best Cheeses To Pair With Apple Cider, According To An Expert
Warm apple cider is a fall favorite for many, and the good news is that this aromatic tipple pairs just as well with cheese as colder drinks do. -
Bar Cart Essentials For Low Or Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, According To An Expert
As the bar manager and national beverage director for the North American sector of Diageo, Fernando Sousa knows all about the increasing move to mocktails. -
The 2 Acceptable Reasons To Send A Drink Back, According To An Expert
The thought of sending a drink back makes most of us cringe, but sometimes it's warranted, especially if you're paying $20 for a cocktail and it's warranted. -
The One Ingredient Your Dirty Martini Has Been Missing
Michael Moberly, Monin's Beverage Innovation Manager, explains how adding a warm and savory broth to a dirty martini can take your cocktail to the next level. -
Ina Garten's Foolproof Advice For Buying Shrimp
Buying seafood can be a confusing task at the grocery store but Ina Garten has some tips when it comes to purchasing shrimp and it's all about quantity. -
The Most Polite Way To Send A Drink Back, According To An Expert
There's no reason to suffer through a beverage that isn't to your liking. If you want to send a drink back, just remember to be polite, direct, and patient. -
Unique Ways To Incorporate Beer Into Cooking, According To An Expert
What's not as well-known, according to our expert, is just how much flavor beer can add to preliminary courses like salads, and decadent, meal-capping desserts. -
Here's How I've Lived Off Of Nothing But The Food In My Pantry For Weeks
Once I became an empty nester I challenged myself to clean out the pantry and freezer, but I didn't realize how long this experiment would take. -
How To Maximize Cooler Space At Your Tailgate
Instead of sloppily stuffing everything into a cooler, you will have a much better experience at a tailgate if you pack it efficiently to keep everything cold. -
The Best Steak Cuts To Reverse Sear, According To An Expert
When we get a perfect sear on our steak, the inside of the steak may still be raw. However, our expert explains why a reverse sear is the ideal solution. -
Culinary Compatibility Played A Role In Ending My 20 Year Marriage, But Is Helping Me Find Love Again
When dating, we typically focus on religion, whether you want a family, political views, and shared interests, but culinary compatibility is also important. -
The Best Red Wines To Chill (And Why You Should)
The secret key to chilling red wine lies in selecting the right type. Cooling some varietals below room temperature can bring out their fruitiness. -
We Tried The Absinthe And Yoo-Hoo Cocktail And Were Shockingly Impressed
Absinthe and Yoo-hoo do not usually make it on my shopping list, let alone in the same glass, yet the absurdity of the combination made it impossible to resist. -
The Controversial Rise Of Fast Casual Bowl Restaurants
An unfortunate side effect of the "bowl treatment" is that dozens of cuisines are neatly gentrified and packaged into pale brown recycled paper bowls. -
Why Emeril's New Orleans Restaurant Renovation Is A Game Changer
It all really started for Emeril in New Orleans, so it's a fitting location for his son, EJ, to relaunch the famous restaurant with his own spin. -
The Best Cheese To Pair With A Refreshing Glass Of Lemonade
We might assume that acidic fruits such as lemons do not traditionally sit well with cheese, but we turned to an expert to educate us on delicious pairings. -
How To Avoid Soggy Picnic Sandwiches, According To An Expert
Food Republic asked the head chef of Zingerman's Deli (an Ann Arbor, Michigan institution) Rodger Bowser for his thoughts on soggy sandwich woes. -
If You Put Sugar In Your Cornbread, You're Not A True Southerner
Cornbread is a beloved Southern side often seen alongside collard greens and barbecue, but if you put sugar in it, you're not a real Southerner. -
Judge Rules Starbucks Violated Federal Law With Unionized Store Closure
While Starbucks has denied closing one Ithaca store in retaliation for its workers joining a union, the NLRB ruled that the store closure was illegal. -
Chicago's Monteverde's Can't Miss Dish Isn't Pasta At All
Monteverde is a James Beard award-winning restaurant in Chicago known for its pasta, but we think one appetizer blows the rest of the menu out of the water. -
How To Perfectly Reverse Sear A Steak For Crispy, Juicy Results
Reverse searing has soared in popularity recently, and while it seems relatively simple, we consulted an expert so we will always have crispy and juicy steaks. -
China's Stir-Fried Rocks Just Might Be The Snack Of The Summer
While the prevalence of preparing suodui — which translates to "suck and discard" — waned after many years, its popularity is on the rise on social media. -
How To Buy Bourbon Like You Know What You're Doing
Top-shelf shelf bourbons can be delightful, but they're not the only option. Keep an open mind when buying bourbon, and ask questions if you're unsure. -
Tips And Tricks For A Tasty Chuseok
Called Chuseok in Korean, the holiday lands around the time of the fall harvest and serves as a way of honoring and paying respect to the spirit of ancestors.
