St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and no explanation is necessary for this notorious holiday: it's one of the most celebrated days of drinking worldwide. Whether you're celebrating at home with friends or planning on hitting a few pubs, beer is the obvious St. Patty's drink of choice. Even if you're a self-described loather of all things beer, I urge you to think outside the box, and Read more

What starts out as an innocent meal, can easily turn into a caloric catastrophe. Eating too many calories, regardless of your current physical activity level, can wreak havoc on your body. To help you get healthy, and possibly shed a few pounds, here are multiple ways to save calories at every meal! Source: Flickr User boellstiftung Read more

ABC's Pan Am starts this Sunday, and I can't wait to watch the series premiere to see if it can captivate audiences just like Mad Men! The show will be an interesting glimpse into yesteryear, and if you're just as fascinated by this period, take a peek at Pan American's Complete Round the World Cookbook, which was first published in 1954. With the show's premiere fast approaching, it was time to Read more

What better way to commemorate Bourbon Heritage Month than with beautiful bourbon cocktails we can't help but love? Whether you're partial to a classic old-fashioned or you'd like to take a twist on tradition, we've got you covered; you'll think you're in Kentucky with these delectable bourbon delights. Here are five recipes to get you started. Read more

We've already hooked you up with some great Spring-ready cocktail dresses, but if you're still on the lookout for party outfits, you may want to glean inspiration from the real stars of the show: the drinks. Our good friends at YumSugar have been busy crafting tasty Spring cocktails, and in addition to making us extra thirsty, they all showcase bold color combinations and chic, subtle garnishes Read more

Red wine might be an antioxidant powerhouse, but I love a good cocktail. With more studies coming out that tout the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption (it helps with memory, weight maintenance, and may even lower the risk of breast cancer), happy hour takes on a whole new meaning. Take cocktail hour to the next healthy level by choosing an alcohol brand that has added health benefits. Read more

If you think the assortment of food in the tasting tent at the New York City Wine and Food Festival was overwhelming, wait till you hear about the drinks! There was sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, tequila, rum, flavored vodka, kombucha — basically every spirit and drink imaginable. As your fearless representative, I sampled and sipped my way through the tables. Here are the most exciting Read more

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Whether you love them or hate them, Bloody Marys are a crucial staple of brunch and daytime entertaining. I personally adore them, and have recently been toying with the idea of creating a Bloody Mary bar the next time I invite friends and family over for brunch. To create your own customizable drink bar, begin with high-quality tomato juice, and take it from there. Here are 10 additions I'd Read more

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