One of the first celebrity chefs, Julia Child remains an icon of home cooking whose classic French recipes and legacy live on in the kitchens of her many followers. One of her characteristic moves was to cook with wine in…
Plain water can get boring, especially during the dog days of summer, when it’s a challenge to stay hydrated. Each liter of these infusions only use a few low-cost ingredients, which is way less expensive than coconut water or sports…
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for the fifth of May) commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, it features parades, mariachi music performances, street festivals, and cocktails made with tequila, said to…
Over the past decade, the craft beer scene in the U.S. has exploded, offering beer lovers across the country plenty of excellent drinking options. To find the top brews in each state we focused on the top-selling craft breweries, defined…
Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good. In blind tastings, people often prefer mid-priced wines to stuffy, hard-to-appreciate premium-priced wines. Certainly spending a lot of money on a bottle does not guarantee you will enjoy it — and…
Cappuccino emigrated from Italy as a simple and classic drink made of espresso and foamy milk. Today, a “cappuccino” can be sweet and creamy or flavored and fancy (Frappuccino, anyone?). Either way, it has a higher price tag than a…
Chocolate milkshakes are one of life’s most indulgent pleasures. Add alcohol, and it’s almost criminally good. While it’s not something to enjoy on a regular basis, as a once-in-awhile treat,…
Lemonade is a versatile, wholesome, and delicious thirst quencher that’s easy and cheap to make even for those squeezing lemons by hand with a citrus squeezer or a small electric…
Rosé season is here, and there are plenty of delicious options for $15 or less, all the way down to $8 for a bottle (or can). From funky to classic…
If you’re at a fancy restaurant and want to order a nice wine to pair with your entree, you consult the sommelier. But what if you want a beer instead?…
Wine and romance go hand in hand, but there’s no need to spend a lot of money for the right bottle to help set the mood. From crisp whites and…
Since Starbucks introduced the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the coffee chain has sold more than 200 million of the drinks, Forbes reported last fall, estimating seasonal sales at more…
News of tainted tap water has many Americans wondering about the quality of the water that comes out of their faucets. Whether it’s Flint, Michigan, where cost cutting created contaminated…
Punch is a fun, budget-conscious drink for any summer party. Most punches, well, pack a punch, so a little goes a long way. Aside from alcohol, punch recipes typically call…
From barbecues to happy hours to the big game, beer is the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage. So many beer enthusiasts now brew their own that May 4 is celebrated…
Looking for a reason to celebrate? National Beer Day, observed each April 7 in the United States in honor of Prohibition’s end, is a little-known and unofficial holiday. For brew…
Craft breweries have sprung up all across the country, and many give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at where their favorite local brews are made. These 10 popular breweries offer free…
Spring break is epitomized by hot and sunny beaches, Caribbean relaxation, and fresh and fruity cocktails that cost at least $10 apiece. Some of the best spring break drinks may…