At a White House event last year, Vice President Kamala Harris repeated a line that her mother used to say to her when she was young: “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” Explaining what it meant, she added, “You exist in the context of all in which you live and what […]
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Swirling the glass is a key step in properly tasting wine. The biggest reason behind this practice is that it aerates and oxygenates the liquid, which in turn, “opens up” the wine—a.k.a. helps one detect more aromas and flavor notes. “Swirling wine gets a small amount of air into the wine to release its aromas […]
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When Chicago’s population swelled by tens of thousands last month for the DNC Convention, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker declared Jeppson’s Malört the unofficial drink of the four-day event. Sharing shots of the ultra-bitter liqueur with fellow governors elicited varied reactions. “Malört is a lot like Chicago itself—misunderstood, sometimes a little prickly, but ultimately a unique […]
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“Honey, this is not a deuce—this is an ace.” One sip of the U.S. Open’s signature drink, the Honey Deuce, and tennis icon Serena Williams was sold. She’s far from alone. Celebrities, including Timothee Chalamet, Diplo, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Ratajokwski, have all been spotted ordering rounds, too. […]
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In the landscape of household appliances, there seems to be a never-ending shortage of covetable things required to live a good life. For wine lovers, the item at the top of the list is a wine fridge. No regular fridge will protect your valuable collection from temperature swings and ensure your glass of bubbly is […]
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While the phrase “aromatized wine” might sound obscure, there’s a good chance you’ve already enjoyed a few of these flavorful spirits. Think beloved bartender staples like vermouth, Cocchi Americano and Lillet. Aromatized wines are simply wines that have been infused with fruits, herbs, spices or florals. Their composition often reflects a distinct region or producer. […]
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There’s nothing like sipping a glass of wine as you gaze upon beautiful landscapes continually rolling by. Such dreams come to life on these amazing wine train rides. Learn how to step aboard and engineer one of these fantastic wine-filled journeys for yourself. Adirondack Scenic Beer & Wine Train Utica, New York The Adirondack Scenic […]
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Tequila doesn’t have to be expensive to be delicious. In fact, Mexico’s native agave spirit is available in a wide range of expressions and a variety of price points. Whether you’re seeking a tequila to sip, mix into cocktails or bring as a gift, these bottles won’t break the bank. What Should I Look for […]
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Since hitting store shelves in 1912, Oreo cookies, with their crumbly chocolatey rounds and sweet creme filling, have remained an American snack-time favorite. Perfect for dipping and dunking, these bite-sized sweet treats have a reputation for being best served with an ice-cold glass of milk. However, that’s far from the only ideal pairing, especially as […]
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Ever wondered why you can’t pick up a nice bottle of Thompson seedless, Red Globe or Concord at your local wine shop? That’s because the grapes you see in grocery stores, known as table grapes, are pretty different from wine grapes, which are explicitly grown for winemaking. Those clusters of round red, purple or green […]
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