Beverages

You might be surprised by some of these!

Martha Stewart is definitely onto something with her glass of Chardonnay.

Tip: $10 should be the MAX you spend.

Get your spritz on!

Try this hack for turning your morning coffee into a sweet spring staple!

There’s nothing worse than pouring a big cup of coffee to go with your breakfast sandwich, bringing it to your lips, taking that first sweet drink, and realizing that it’s bitter as sin. Your cup of coffee should be a burst of good flavor, not an overpowering dose of bitterness. So why does it end up bitter? It’s interesting that coffee is often associated with bitterness.

Espresso powder and instant espresso provide nuanced flavors in rich, chocolatey baked goods. Learn the best swaps here.

A 101 guide to buying and drinking Champagne and other sparkling wines.

BRB - headed to get one now!

Here's the difference.

If you believe blended coffee frappes are totally irresistible, coffee milk will be right up your alley.

Barrique is a wine word that most of you will probably already be familiar with. The word ‘barrique’ means barrel, but not just any type of barrel. Do you know specifically what a barrique is? The word ‘barrique’ refers to a specific size and shape of oak barrel. In making wine there are many different sizes of barrels used. Barrique barrels are relatively small barrels, but not just any small barrels.

Get ahead in the kitchen.

"I aspire to be this put-together," one commenter said on TikTok.

It was also the fastest method!

Apple cider and apple juice look quite similar but can be made, packaged, and labeled in different ways. Learn the differences between apple juice and apple cider here.

A simple trick for a beautiful result!

Most wine drinkers are probably familiar with the term ‘corked wine’, but I hazard a guess that not as many wine drinkers really know what a corked wine tastes like, how a wine becomes corked in the first place, or how to detect a corked wine. To find out more, read on. Wine being corked doesn’t mean that is has tiny particles of cork floating in it, or that it simply tastes like cork.

Most recipes call for them — but they actually aren't essential.

I think we can all agree that bacon is pretty irresistible as is. That crispy, crunchy texture and smoky flavor can liven up breakfast plates and add an extra oomph to salads and sandwiches. Which is precisely why it’s time to up the ante on your next batch of bacon with the help of a few rich, sweet, spicy, and savory upgrades. Even though it doesn’t necessarily come with a mild flavor, bacon is a total blank canvas.

There are a whole lot of decisions to make in a diner. Do you want scrambled or fried eggs? Hash browns or home fries? White or wheat toast? When it comes to which sweet drink to enjoy, it’s a question of whether you want a malted shake or a milkshake. The difference between malted shake and milkshake is the use of malted milk powder. Read more to know difference between the two.

English breakfast, Irish breakfast, Scottish breakfast … why are they served at breakfast, and is there really any difference between them? According to Frank Sanchez of Upton Tea Imports, each breakfast tea blend has it owns flavor profile and different caffeine levels. Breakfast teas are black tea blends intended to accompany a hearty, rich morning meal (think of the full English breakfast or fry-up) and are therefore more robust than afternoon tea blends.

Plus, how to make each at home.

Whether we’re headed across campus for class or into the office for work, chances are that most of us have a travel mug of something caffeinated in our hands. According to the National Coffee Association, Americans drink an estimated 517 million cups of coffee per day, and 43 percent of those cups are either lattes, cappuccinos, or macchiatos. That means nearly half of all coffee consumed in the United States involves some variation of coffee + milk + foam.

The two are related but definitely not the same!

It's the key to super tasty drinks, sweets, and fruit salads.

February is Soup Month at The Kitchn, so I thought that I would look at some great soup and wine combinations. Traditionally, soup has been considered a difficult course to pair with wine. The reason for this is texture. Pairing liquid with liquid simply did not seem like an appealing combination. Well, as we all know, there is soup and there is soup.So don’t let incumbent ideas about food pairing stop you from enjoying a glass of wine with your next soup dish.

Happy New Year! Why not start off with a big pot of hot and sour soup? Or maybe a warm and satisfying chicken minestrone? Also from this same time last year, we have a quick way to caramelize onions, tips from Ruth Reichl for making better grilled cheese, the essential bottles that any home bar should have, and much more. Take a peek!

If you’re anything like me, the emergence from bed in the morning is propelled by the thought of that first cup of coffee, steaming hot, that warms your hands and gets the day perked up. Here’s a little habit I’ve fallen into lately to make that first cup of coffee stay hotter longer. We keep our kitchen pretty chilly in the wintertime, and I was noticing that my coffee mug felt positively frosty when I pulled it out of the drawer.

It's simple, refreshing, and doesn't involve lemons.

Learn how each variety is special in its own way.

Here's how to get the perfect amount of salt on the glass.

We’ve got a fridge full of cucumbers and a vacation coming up in a few days, which means we’re dutifully eating, drinking, and preserving these summer fruits as quickly as we can. Inspired by a recipe from the Two Hot Tamales, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, we also made a cucumber and rum infusion.Using a vegetable peeler, we peeled and sliced a cucumber into thin strips. One could also cut rounds or chunks, but we thought strips might be better for infusing.

It's time to learn more about that drink you love so much.

And, it's super-easy to make.

Dipping and handling included.

It's wine's easygoing, effervescent cousin.

Its the easiest and most delicious way to shake up your morning routine.

You probably already have everything you need to do it.

Want to really master coffee at home? Start here.

How my 11-year old discovered that our coffee frother was the secret to soft, fluffy eggs.

Here's everything you need to know about espresso powder — what it actually is, how to use it, and what to use if you don't have any on hand!

The more you know, the better your morning cup of Joe!

While almost all beers are made from the same base ingredients, they aren't all the same. Here's what you need to know about the differences between these two classic beer styles.

They're just so pretty.

The recipe includes the usual suspects (flour, sugar, eggs, butter, cocoa powder), but there's one extra ingredient in both the cake and the frosting.

It's earthy, sweet, and perfect for taking your fall cocktails to the next level.

I still remember the controversy in 2007 when Jessica Seinfeld came out with a cookbook about how to sneak vegetable purées into kid-approved dishes like mac and cheese and brownies. It sounded like a bad idea to me. How would a child learn to recognize and eventually enjoy vegetables if they were eating them unknowingly?

Plus three other ways to use it to amp up your drinks.

Surprisingly, it wasn't cold brew!

From lagers to stouts.

Everything you never knew you wanted to know about ice.

Strawberry butter, anyone?

Most recipes just call for "dry red wine" — we're taking the guesswork away.

The good news is that you don't need a fancy soda machine to get your own bubbly water at home.

When the Universe gives you lemons, make lemonade.

No, it has nothing to do with the salad dressing.

Your beer and wine stash is key.

You need this in your pantry.

Make your next big batch cocktail *extra* festive.