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It's one of my favorite dishes at any Thai restaurant in town and it's neither an appetizer, entree, or dessert.  Thai iced tea (the good stuff) is a departure.  Herbaceous black tea over ice, subtly sweet, with cream floated on top.  It's got less than 5 ingredients but they work ... MORE

Shannon Maria Jones and business Partner Ian Boston McCafferty are The Beer Mistress and The Dashing Rogue.  They specialize in homemade, custom catered beer dinners.  Visit them here. _____ The Craft Beer Reputation When telling someone that you’re into craft beer, they seem to react in one of two ways.  Either they are ... MORE

If you've ever eaten Buffalo Mozzarella (Mozzarella di Bufala) you know how deeply complex, creamy, and sweet it is compared to is bovine-derived cousin.  You may not know, though, that there are very few American buffalo dairies, hence most of the buffalo products we eat here are imported from Italy. ... MORE

Office holiday parties can be a drag.  So to east the burden of throwing a corporate shindig, the folks at Punchbowl.com serve up five helpful tips for putting together a memorable event. Jerry's tip #6: Have all the guests write down a factoid about themselves to use as an ice-breaker.   ____ Every year ... MORE

The folks over at Eater.com have put together a comprehensive guide to Whiskey.  Who knew that things like barrel location in a warehouse could so drastically affect the aging process. Also, find out what "staves" are and why they're crucial to developing the deep and complex flavor of whiskey. _____ Everything anyone could ... MORE

Kale's popularity has soared over the past half decade.  Health-conscious eaters and home cooks alike have embraced the versatility of this vitamin-packed member of the cabbage family.  High in vitamins A and K and beta carotene, kale has appeared in recipes for smoothies, salads, and sides. One of our favorite preparations for ... MORE