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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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The 5 Best Stovetop Coffee Makers For a Classic Cup of Joe

Are you tired of the same old coffee routine and looking for a way to shake things up? A stovetop coffee maker might just be what you need. With its classic design and simple process, it's no wonder that stovetop coffee makers are a favorite among dedicated coffee snobs –…

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Why I Collect Hot Sauces, Not Postcards, From Everywhere I Travel

Some people collect keychains when they travel. Some collect postcards. I collect hot sauces. It was around 7 am in Caye Caulker, Belize. Without a soul in sight, I had the entire beach to myself. That was, until two dogs joined me to frolic in the deep blue Caribbean Sea.…

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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The 6 Best Coffee Grinders For the Perfect Grounds Every Time

Nothing beats the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. But did you know that your coffee grinder plays a significant role in how your coffee tastes? Ground size, consistency, and quality all impact the taste of your brew. If you're looking for perfect grounds every time, it's time…

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The 2023 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout For Each Type of Stout Lover

For many people around the United States, Black Friday means deals, deals, and more deals. For a large swath of beer lovers, the day after Thanksgiving means Goose Island’s annual Bourbon County Stout (BCS) release day has finally arrived. A little background: The series started in 1992 to celebrate Goose…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The Right Kamado Grill Will Instantly Upgrade Your Barbecue

To make your barbecues the talk of the neighborhood, you must look to the other side of the globe. The kamado grill, a traditional Japanese-style grill that has been around for centuries and has now become a popular choice for backyard cooking enthusiasts, provides an efficient convection cooking method that…

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