If you didn’t already know triple sec and Cointreau are orange-flavored liqueurs. But sometimes, you’ll see cocktail recipes call for one instead of the other. So are triple sec and Cointreau the same? Technically, triple sec and Cointreau are the ...
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The debate about whether wine is better for you than beer has been ongoing for years. While both beverages contain alcohol, they also have unique characteristics that can impact your health in different ways. But is wine better for you ...
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Making French press coffee is a great way to slow things down and enjoy the rich, full-bodied taste of your favorite blend. Knowing how to use a French press is relatively easy, but you could be missing an important step ...
Read More »Is Lemon Water Better For You Than Regular Water?
You’ve probably been to a restaurant where your server asks if you’d like lemon in your water. Maybe you even squeeze a wedge into your water at home because you like the taste. Or, maybe you’ve heard that lemon water ...
Read More »What Are Bitters and Why Are They in Cocktails?
Ever wondered why the drinks you buy out taste so delicious and complex, but when you make them at home, something is… missing? It could be a cocktail’s inclusion of bitters. But what are bitters? What do they add to ...
Read More »Where Did St. Patrick’s Day’s Green Beer Come From?
In the United States, you can’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without a few things—corned beef and cabbage, a green outfit (so you don’t get pinched), and green beer. But, have you ever thought about how your favorite festive drink got ...
Read More »What Is Eating for Color?
When you hear the phrase “taste the rainbow”, you probably think of Skittles. But, when it comes to eating for color, that actually has nothing to do with candy. So what is it? Eating for color is a simple trick ...
Read More »Stop Buying Expensive Vanilla, Here’s Why
While culinary queen Ina Garten might be on team “Go to Tahiti, harvest the beans, and make your own vanilla extract,” the store-bought stuff is usually fine. But if you’ve been purchasing high-end vanilla thinking it would add a warmer, ...
Read More »Get Better Brewed Coffee With This Simple Hack
We all love the smell of fresh coffee brewing in the morning (and in the afternoon… and, yes, sometimes in the evening of a really Monday-ish workday), but could our over-eagerness for a mug full of liquid energy be ruining ...
Read More »Here’s Why Diet Coke Is Fizzier
We’ve all poured a soda into a glass only to have it overflow all over the countertop. But if you’re a frequent Diet Coke drinker, you might have noticed that the beverage seems fizzier than others. Well, it is. Thanks ...
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