Eating outside is one of the benefits of warmer weather, and summer is the time to fine tune your outdoor dining habits. Choosing the right recipes for a perfect picnic is part of that mission, of course, but so is selecting…
When you prepare to host a summer barbecue, there’s a lot of thought that goes into the food spread. You’ve got smoky grilled meats, fresh and sweet fruits, seasonal vegetables like grilled corn, and all of the rich side dishes…
Whiskey is a wondrously versatile liquor. It’s a terrific ingredient in cocktails, delicious when enjoyed neat, and makes for a great food pairing. Some styles delectably meld with richly flavored dishes like barbecue brisket or ham — a bourbon food…
It would be nice to know but as with a great many of the brands behind your favorite Costco Kirkland products, the provenance of the coffee is shrouded in mystery. Well, kind of. It can be said with certainty who…
Static Media / Shutterstock Don Q Gran Reserva XO is a premium Puerto Rican rum. Thoughtfully crafted, beautifully aged, and produced by a visionary distillery steeped in history, the Gran Reserva XO is a best-in-class rum — and a prime…
Wine and tequila are two alcoholic beverages you can drink alone or in many famous cocktails; tequila is the star of margaritas and palomas while spritzes and mimosas put wine front and center. However, mixing the two isn’t as straightforward…
Rum is an excellent substitute for vanilla extract when baking and wonderful to use to make cocktails. Did you know, however, that rum is also lovely to sip neat or on the rocks? For beginners, it’s important to figure out…
Ireland’s national drink, Guinness is a rich, creamy beer with low alcohol content, balancing bitterness with notes of coffee and chocolate. While the dessert-like description of Guinness sounds like it has the potential to be an after-dinner drink, you won’t…
Popularized during the 1980s by the iconic Studio 54 in New York City, the Midori sour is as whimsical as it looks thanks to its namesake lime-green melon liqueur. Japanese Midori is certainly the star of the show, since its…
At this point, it’s not all that surprising when Costco sells high-quality liquor for a low price. And yet, we can’t help but get excited over the exquisite offerings it showcases. The retailer has spoiled us with a choice Japanese…
