Depending on the type of cognac you buy, this smooth liqueur can have notes of dried fruit, chocolate, spices, and nuts. Its complex flavor profile and warmth makes cognac easy to enjoy neat with no ice, no mixer, and no sweetener. While cognac is also great in a cocktail, your taste buds will have plenty to experience drinking this spirit on its own. However, to make the most of cognac's aromatics and flavors, you want to make sure you are drinking it the right way.

The Secret To Tasting Cognac Is Choosing The Right Glass

Lobster, hot off the grill and doused with butter, is the ultimate summer feast, especially in the northeast, where the warm months mark the beginning of peak lobster season. Not only is grilling the best way to enjoy the sunny vibes while you cook, but it also adds a layer of smoky flavor to your lobster that you won't get from more common cooking methods like boiling or steaming. On the flip side, grilling lobster takes more prep work than those other methods, and it can present a bit more of a challenge for home cooks. To work through the issues and get the best grilled lobster imaginable, Chowhound sought advice from Jonathan Bautista, executive chef at San Diego's Ember & Rye steakhouse.

How To Prep And Grill Lobster Like A Pro

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A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

If your mind goes to cold cuts when you think of sandwiches, you're underestimating the power of a fresh tomato. With nice bread and good tomatoes, all you really need is salt, mayonnaise, and maybe some mozzarella to create a delicious lunch or snack. However, if you want a little more flavor for your tomato sandwich, you can use something that you probably already have in your spice rack.

Curry Powder Is The Secret To Flavor-Bomb Tomato Sandwiches

Whether you're a seasoned sommelier or just dipping your toes in the world of wine, there's a good chance you've heard somebody complain about wine being "corked." It sounds odd at first, until you learn that "corked" isn't just a reference to the way the wine was sealed; it's actually a common way to refer to wine that has been spoiled by cork taint. Cork taint is one of the best-known forms of wine contamination, occurring when certain malodorous compounds in the wooden cork of a wine bottle seep into the wine itself.

Cork Taint: Why It Happens And What It Does To Your Wine's Flavor

Sour cream is more useful in the kitchen than a lot of people give it credit for. It's often thought of as just a condiment, and while it is perfect for topping a big plate of the ultimate chicken nachos, there's so much more that sour cream can do in the kitchen. It is especially underrated as an ingredient in baking, making cake batters moist without thinning them out and balancing sweetness with a hint of tang. You'd be surprised how many recipes end up calling for sour cream, and if you don't have any on hand, you'll need to find a way around the problem.

Transform Heavy Cream Into Sour Cream With One Easy Addition

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Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
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When it comes to tequila, certain "musts" apply. Tequila must be made from the blue agave plant. And it must be produced in certain areas of only five authorized states in Mexico to even be called "tequila." However, aside from those rules, how tequila is made is up to the brand producing it. For example, it can contain additives, such as sweeteners, which don't have to be disclosed if they make up less than 1% of the weight in a bottle. And while not all tequilas with additives are necessarily bad, they can have a huge impact on the liquor's flavor profile.

10 Bottom-Shelf Tequilas That Are Worth The Buy, According To The Pros

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Aldi Is Selling a Trendy Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Similar to World Market and Wayfair Styles Up to 6x the Price

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Remember the early 2000s? The new millennium introduced some memorable pop culture phenomenons — Y2K, low-rise jeans, and, of course, the disposable mop craze. At the time, we thought this was the best mop on Earth. We were so thrilled by the convenience of a wet pad that we could just pop in the trash that many of us weren't even thinking about the massive landfill waste we were generating. And we weren't all that concerned with the toxic chemicals we were cleaning our floors with either.The 5 best eco-friendly mopsBest Swiffer dupe: Might Mop 2-in-1 Wet/Dry Microfiber Mop ($30)Best...

The 5 Best Mops for a More Sustainable Floor-Cleaning Routine

Canned tuna is a classic pantry staple that can often come to the rescue when you need a midweek dinner idea at the last minute. With a long shelf life and virtually no preparation needed, it is always worth having a couple of cans in the cupboard as a standby. You may have noticed, however, that the canned tuna section in the grocery store is getting bigger, and choosing a can of tuna is not the straightforward task it used to be. From choosing between albacore and skipjack, to deciding whether to even buy it in a can, there is a seemingly endless list of options to consider.

The Ultimate Guide To Types Of Canned Tuna

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Smoothies have become increasingly popular, with many partakers drawn in by the nutrient-packed servings in this delicious, easy-to-make-and-drink meal. When preparing smoothies, most people use typical ingredients, such as mangos, bananas, yogurt, and spinach. However, one less common ingredient you should try is sweet potatoes. Juicing this root vegetable is a simple way to boost the taste and quality of your blended drink with minimal extra work required.

If You're Not Juicing Sweet Potatoes, You're Making Smoothies Wrong

Let’s face it—there are few things better than jumping into a nice, cozy bed after a long day. But in order to do so, you need to know how to style a bed first. Turns out, there’s an art form to making your bed that’ll make it look and feel luxurious.

How to Style a Bed Like a Designer For Your Best Sleep Ever

When it comes to convenience, it's hard to beat a slow cooker. Simply add meat, veggies, and seasoning to a slow cooker in the morning, and you'll have a delicious meal waiting for you once you get home for dinner. The only downside to these appliances is that since they are so cumbersome and take so long to cook, you can't normally use the same slow cooker to make multiple dishes in a day. Fortunately, there's an easy way to turn your lone Crock-Pot into a duplex of flavor. All you need to do is make a divider using a couple of slow cooker liners and a few sheets of aluminum foil.

The Clever Foil Hack To Make 2 Slow Cooker Dishes At Once

It might not come as a shock, but there are a few things hotel housekeepers hate that you do. Unsurprisingly, leaving a hotel room looking like a tornado swept through it is near the top of the list. It can seem like it's the housekeeper's job to tidy your mess for you once you've left — after all, you're in vacation mode and don't want to be bothered with anything that resembles a chore. Still, experts say it's bad manners to leave your hotel room in shambles when you check out.

Is It Okay To Leave Your Hotel Room Messy?

A glass of juice can be a great way to start the day and an excellent thirst quencher when you want something that's more flavorful than water. But is juice good for you? Many juices are packed with sugar and contain little fiber or any of the good stuff that you find in whole fruits and vegetables. However, that doesn't mean that all juices are unhealthy. Several companies make nutritious juices with top-quality ingredients.

Juice Brands With The Best And Worst Ingredients

Cooking the perfect cut of steak takes some technique. The browned crust on the outside, coupled with tender flesh in the center, isn't so easy to achieve without a little practice. Plus, the cooking method, steak cut, and thickness can all play a role in how your meat turns out. Beyond the beef, adding other ingredients can make all the difference. If you're looking for rich, deep flavor to complement your steak, don't just reach for the salt and pepper; build a flavored compound butter (butter mixed with additional ingredients — often herbs and seasonings) using chunks of fresh blue cheese.

Blue Cheese Butter Is The Decadent Topping Your Steak Needs

The first step for most people when crafting a dish using canned tuna is to thoroughly drain the fish. That's all well and good if you're using tuna packed in water, but pouring oil from canned tuna down the sink is a waste of a very valuable ingredient. Canned tuna can be packed in many varieties of oil, including olive, vegetable, and soy oil, which means you can use it in pretty much any application you would use any other cooking oil. The difference is that the oil from canned tuna has the benefit of being infused with delicious, savory seafood flavor — and sometimes other ingredients, including chile peppers and citrus fruits. (Smoking the fish is another way to imbue the oil with intense flavor.)

5 Ways You Can Use The Leftover Oil From Canned Tuna

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The Proper Way To Store Cognac

You'd never dream of failing to recork or decant that open bottle of wine, and everyone knows beer belongs in the fridge. And, it turns out,...

The Proper Way To Store Cognac

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