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The Best-Looking Coffee Gear to Display on Your Counter
By John A. Paradiso
The Versatile Ingredient Every Host Should Have to Easily Liven Up a Dinner Party
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The Versatile Ingredient Every Host Should Have to Easily Liven Up a Dinner Party

Your next dinner party will be better with a caffeinated kick, and coffee concentrate makes a variety of tasty drinks and desserts easy.

By Nickolaus Hines
KOW Steaks Made Me Ditch Mediocre Supermarket Meat
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KOW Steaks Made Me Ditch Mediocre Supermarket Meat

KOW Steaks might just be the best beef we've every enjoyed.

By John A. Paradiso
The Canned Coffee That Gets Me Through Each Afternoon
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The Canned Coffee That Gets Me Through Each Afternoon

In my house, there are two distinct coffee moments each day: the 7 a.m. brew and the 3 p.m. treat. The former is a slow, deliberate, and tactile experience with tools I love getting my hands on—grinding beans in a Fellow Ode Brew and filling up a Moccamaster. I stand…

By Cooper Fleishman
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TRUFF Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce

Introducing TRUFF's latest innovation in the world of elevated pantry essentials: the Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce. This vibrant green concoction is not just a feast for the eyes but a symphony for your taste buds. TRUFF, known for its luxurious truffle-infused products, has taken inspiration from the rich tapestry of…

By John A. Paradiso
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Buffalo Trace and Chris Stapleton Team up For Traveller Whiskey Collaboration

Buffalo Trace, renowned for its premium offerings like Pappy Van Winkle and Antique Collection, is introducing a new player to its impressive lineup—Traveller Whiskey. Backed by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton, this collaboration with Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley brings forth a blended whiskey sourced from various acclaimed distilleries…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best High-ABV Tequilas to Mix Into Cocktails or Sip Straight

If you glance at the label on an average bottle of tequila, there’s a good chance it will be listed as 80 proof. This means that it’s 40 percent alcohol. This is the baseline for tequila and many other spirits. But, while it’s the most common level of alcohol, it’s…

By Christopher Osburn
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Chew on This: Daneson’s Toothpicks

There’s beauty in simplicity, and Daneson does the simplicity of a toothpick just right.

By Cool Material
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The Vorkoster Smart Lid Tells You When Your Food Goes Bad

Tired of relying on generic expiry dates and contributing to unnecessary food waste? Enter the Vorkoster Lid—a game-changer in the battle against spoilage. Crafted by UDK Berlin graduate Kimia Amir-Moazami, this 3D-printed lid revolutionizes the way we assess the freshness of our food. Say goodbye to ambiguous expiration dates and…

By John A. Paradiso
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