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Jeremy Glass is a copywriter, creative strategist and freelance writer living in the objectively uncool part of Brooklyn. Read his work on Thrillist, The New York Times, GQ, Men's Health, or his shotty personal site. When Jeremy's not busy eating olives straight out of the jar, you can find him lounging in his apartment drawing pictures of his 10-pound ChiWeenie and extremely pregnant wife. Some say if you follow him on Twitter, he will personally send you a check for $48 dollars. It's worth a shot. Who's gonna stop you? The cops? @CandyandPizza
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How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a "cure" for malaria.
What's the Difference Between Cake Flour and All-purpose Flour?
Don't know your cake flour from all-purpose? The difference is subtle but the end result is huge.
The Definitive Guide to Jerky: It's Not Just Beef Anymore
Beef jerky has been around for hundreds of years, and these days there are lots of options that aren't beef-based, like soy-based jerky, vegan mushroom jerky and the unusually delicious coconut jerky.
What's the Difference Between All-purpose and Self-rising Flours?
If you've taken up baking, and don't know AP flour from self-rising we'll explain the difference. Because the final product is only as good as the flour you put into it.
The Aussie Didgeridoo May Be the World's Oldest Wind Instrument
The droning didgeridoo, or didge, is an ancient wind instrument created by the aboriginal people of northern Australia, but still widely played today.
Booze-makers Become Germ-busters to Help Stop COVID-19
As COVID-19 rages around the world, distilleries quickly ramp up the switch from booze to hand sanitizer in an all-out effort to curb the spread.
What Makes a Whiskey Scotch Whisky?
Our scotch connoisseur says that what makes a whiskey 'scotch whisky' comes down to the legalities of where it's from and how it's made. Oh, and scotch whisky doesn't have an 'e' in its name.
How to Freeze Fresh Vegetables
Worried about running out of fresh vegetables? Stock up now and freeze them for later. It's easy and they'll retain all their taste and nutrition.
Is Half-and-half Really Half and Half?
A lot of us use it every day, but what is actually in half-and-half and where did it come from?
The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis
There was a day, not so long ago, when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and a red mouth. What happened to the red pistachio?
How the Shamrock Shake Became McDonald's Mintiest Legend
The Shamrock Shake is back at McDonald's and now it's celebrating its 50th anniversary. We're breaking down all the quirks that make it so legendary.
Soju: The Wildly Popular Spirit of South Korea
Soju is South Korea's unofficial national drink, a rice-fermented concoction often likened to vodka, but with about half the alcohol content.
That Frozen Treat From Dairy Queen? Not Really Ice Cream
You may be a huge fan of Dairy Queen's Blizzard treat, but this may be news to you: That frozen stuff isn't ice cream. In fact Dairy Queen doesn't sell ice cream at all.
Who Put the Baby in the King Cake?
King cake is as much a staple of Mardi Gras as the parades and beads. But what's the story of this brightly colored cake? And why is there a plastic baby baked inside?
Does Mushroom Coffee Have Medicinal Properties?
Chaga, cordyceps and lion's mane – the names are mysterious and magical, but can mushroom coffee really give you a health boost?
The Pili Nut Is a Nutritional Powerhouse Worth Cracking
These nuts could be some of the healthiest we've ever come across. So why can't the pili nut crack the health food market?
It Took a Court to Decide Whether Pringles Are Potato Chips
Pringles aren't like other potato chips. And back in 2007 Procter & Gamble sued to declare the snacks weren't even potato chips at all.
Balut Is the Asian Street Food You Gotta Eat to Believe
At first glance, balut, which is a cooked, fertilized duck egg, might look unappetizing. But it's a favorite snack in Southeast Asia, and has been for centuries.
What's the Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot?
The pressure cooker has been around for years, but its pride of place in the kitchen is being usurped by the new kid in town, the Instant Pot. So, what is the difference?
How Turducken Became the Ultimate Thanksgiving Triple Play
The turducken is the definitive bird-within-a-bird-within-a-bird (got that?) on the dinner table today. But who first created this mystery meat, and what does it taste like?
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