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The margarita may very well be the most democratic of all cocktails, though this may be difficult to prove empirically. Its pedigree is well-established such that even the haughtiest mixologist
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Caviar vs roe—what’s the difference? They’re both fish eggs, true, and to some, that makes them equally icky, while to caviar connoisseurs, there is simply no comparison. “Caviar” refers to
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I don’t know about you, but when I travel to New Orleans to eat and drink, I usually don’t ask questions.
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Mardi Gras is swiftly approaching, and with that celebratory holiday comes the consumption of all the amazing dishes that come out of the Big Easy and surrounding lands. Jambalaya, etouffee,
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There are so many different types of wine varietals that are infused with bubbles. There’s Champagne, of course, and then sparkling wine. Within that category, there are even more variations
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Paying more doesn't mean they're better for you.
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Delving into the differences between cage-free, free-range, and pasture-raised eggs may be enough to give you a headache, but the egg itself is deceptively simple. What isn’t there to love
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With the continued growth of the craft beer movement, sippers are moving from their favorite bars and breweries and are adding smaller, more intimate beer-experiencing venues into their repertoire, like
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Valentine’s Day is coming up and surprising your partner with a decadent, sweet treat is worth all the trouble of making it yourself. However, you may be pressed for time
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When you’re Italian, the mixture of sauce, cheese, and carbs is essentially the Holy Trinity of ingredients. You never stop to consider the differences between pasta shapes and fillings because
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Silky smooth, sweet, rich custards are a sensual way to end a nice meal without being too heavy. Dessert custards all share something in common: a glossy, silken texture and
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Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly, and with it couples all over will be looking for elegant desserts to serve after a romantic dinner. Cakes are always a classic option,
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In one heavenly confection, a crispy almond meringue shell with a chewy interior yields to a lush, creamy ganache sandwiched within. In the other, a bite clean through reveals a
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Although mousse and pudding are both delightful endings to any meal, they are not to be confused. Both mousse and pudding can be made in a sweet or savory fashion,
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Chocolate fudge is a favorite to give (and get!) around the holidays and a classic vacation treat, in part because of its rich, homemade flavor. But there’s some confusion about
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Although these two chocolatey substances are spelled nearly identically, there is a significant difference between cocoa and cacao, especially when you’re using it in a recipe. Both cocoa and cacao
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How can something with only two ingredients (coffee beans and water) have so many endless variations and possibilities? On the one hand, it’s fun to figure out the myriad differences
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Now’s that very excellent time of year when many of us get back a (hopefully) glorious tax return and are burdened with deciding what to splurge on (because lord knows we’re not disciplined enough
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If you walk into a fantastic chocolate shop like Jacques Genin in Paris and ask for a truffle, they’ll point you to one particular type of sweet rolled in cocoa
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They're just labels.
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