Food & Drink

Hop water is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: sparkling water infused with hops, the same flowers used in beer to add aroma, flavor, and bitterness. Think LaCroix crossed with a craft IPA, but without the alcohol, sugar, or carbs. First introduced in 2014 by brewer Paul Tecker, hop water was one of the […]

Cocoa butter is getting more expensive and tougher to source, and while companies have experimented with shea butter or palm fats, nothing replicates the signature melt of true cocoa. That’s a big issue when the world eats more than 7 million metric tons of chocolate every year. 💡 The pitch: California Cultured is crafting lab-grown […]

Houston bars and restaurants offer festive holiday cocktails through December.

If it’s STILL a game of culinary Tetris, tonight’s dinner choice is obvious: The Leftover Buffet. Four days have passed since the big feast, and your refrigerator is starting to feel less like an appliance and more like a time capsule. According to the USDA, today is the final safe day to dive into those […]

Buckle up, because we’re about to take your Thanksgiving bird from “meh” to MONSTER LEGEND STATUS. Deep-frying a turkey isn’t just cooking, it’s a full-blown spectacle, the kind of backyard event that makes neighbors peek over the fence and say, “Oh yeah… he’s doing it right.” THE BIRD: YOUR MAIN EVENTStart with an average 12–14 […]

For many, Thanksgiving Day is holiday prime for gathering with family and friends, while eating turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more – and maybe watching a little football too. For those who may not celebrate the holiday, or are looking for alternative plans away from home’s dinner table, here’s a list of restaurants open on […]

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, which means mashed potatoes are about to have their moment. Martha Stewart stopped by the Today show and revealed the secret ingredient her mom swore by is cream cheese. “My mother’s mashed potatoes, secret ingredient: cream cheese with the butter and milk,” Martha said. The tip has stirred up some debate online. […]

Here’s a killer twice-baked potato recipe, ultra-creamy, perfectly seasoned, and guaranteed to disappear at Thanksgiving. This version hits that steakhouse-level richness without being heavy or gummy. Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes (Thanksgiving Edition)Serves: 6–8Total Time: 1 hr 30 minIngredients:6 large russet potatoes (look for ones similar in size)6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened½ to ¾ cup sour cream […]

Store-bought gravy will never hold a candle to the homemade stuff, we all know that. Yet every Thanksgiving, millions of us surrender. We crack open cans, twist off jars, and pour from sad little cartons because it saves us the hassle of whisking up a fresh batch while ten relatives hover in the kitchen offering […]

1. The Alpha Bird: Roast that turkey with a garlic-herb butter rub and let it rest like a fine steak. Crispy skin, juicy center and your guests will call you “chef.” Listen up, gentlemen. Thanksgiving 2025 isn’t the year to play it safe with dry turkey and boxed stuffing. It’s time to eat like a […]

Today is National Candy Corn Day . . . and somewhere out there, someone is celebrating by chewing wax-flavored sugar triangles and pretending they like it. But who? That’s the mystery. Luckily, DoorDash and Instacart dropped some data, and the results are sweeter than a pillowcase full of Reese’s. Top Halloween Candy Favorites (Both Lists […]