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How to Cook a Classic New England Clambake

Posted by David DeFranza Wed May 23, 2012 03:31 PM ET | 0

Surf, seafood, and friends: There is nothing that encapsulates the best of summer more than the classic New England clambake. Not only is it a fun and delicious way to feed a party, it utilizes a primal and unique ... Read more

Does Drinking Coffee Make You Live Longer?

Posted by Alice Truong Tue May 22, 2012 06:00 AM ET | 0

Coffee addicts, here’s some good news for you. Despite the jitters and headaches, drinking that cup of joe could help you live longer. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found men and women who drank at ... Read more

Pump Up Your Energy, with a Little Help from Unemployed Philosophers

Posted by Derek Markham Mon May 21, 2012 02:26 PM ET | 0

When your energy starts lagging, don’t just grab a standard energy bar from the shelves at the convenience store. Put a little fun into fueling your body with these ‘activity bars’ from The Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild.... Read more

American Heavy Metal: Cast Iron Skillets Shaped Like Your Favorite States

Posted by Derek Markham Fri May 18, 2012 01:38 PM ET | 0

This is a bit different from trying to drink your way around the world at your favorite brew spot, but then again, it’s not so different. Try frying your way across America, in your own kitchen, with these cast ... Read more

Bucket List Destinations for Daring Foodies

Posted by Erik Trinidad Fri May 18, 2012 12:52 PM ET | 0

New York. Paris. Tuscany. Hong Kong. A big part of why these places have become worldly is because of their gastronomic scenes. They host some of the best eateries in the world, and are definitely a must-visit for any ... Read more

11 Craft Beers that Will Blow Your Mind

Posted by Alexander Davies Thu May 17, 2012 04:16 PM ET | 0

I won’t mince words: beer is good. But too many people settle for the lame lagers pitched to them by large breweries, unaware of just how good a beer can really be. For the uninitiated and the knowledgeable alike, this list ... Read more

Where to Go to Get a Taste of the Farm Life

Posted by Derek Markham Thu May 17, 2012 03:03 PM ET | 0

Instead of working on your golf game, or taking a cruise, or vegging out and catching up on all of the shows in your TiVo, for your next vacation you may want to consider a more earthy and back-to-the-roots ... Read more

How to Roast a Whole Pig

Posted by David DeFranza Wed May 16, 2012 05:42 PM ET | 0

There is nothing more primal than cooking a whole animal over an open fire. For modern men, there is also nothing more daunting. A whole pig on a grill—for example—is undeniably a lot of animal for a backyard chef ... Read more

6 Brewery Tours Worth Crossing the Country for

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue May 15, 2012 02:33 PM ET | 0

Sure, you can find all your favorite beers at the supermarket or liquor store, but for a real connection to your brew, you need to see how it’s made. Many breweries around the country now offer tours (usually with ... Read more

Where to Go for the Best Butchering Class

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue May 15, 2012 02:31 PM ET | 0

So you’ve decided that you want to be an ethical eater, but don’t want to go vegetarian. The best thing you can do is make sure that the meat you eat is conscientiously prepared, and what better way to ... Read more

How to Host the Perfect Crawfish Boil

Posted by Eric Rogell Mon May 14, 2012 09:00 AM ET | 0

If you’ve ever enjoyed an authentic cajun crawfish boil, you know the pure joy of sitting at a newspaper-covered table piled high with crawfish, popping those perfectly spicy little mudbugs one after the other, followed by a swig of ... Read more

Bone Luge: Hot New Drinking Trend or Just Plain Silliness?

Posted by Eric Rogell Thu May 10, 2012 05:36 PM ET | 0

First there was the “Pickle Back” (taking a shot of pickle juice after a shot of whiskey). Then there was “fat washing” (adding meat to spirits, creating bacon vodka or short rib bourbon, for instance). Now there’s a... Read more

How to Make Your Own Trail Food

Posted by Eric Rogell Wed May 9, 2012 02:24 PM ET | 0

The right fuel on the trail is as important as the right hiking boots or climbing gear. Sure, you can buy prepackaged trail food like jerky, dehydrated chili and granola — and deal with the preservatives, sugar, high sodium, ... Read more

Alcohol Spray Gets You Drunk Instantly, but Only for a Few Seconds

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue May 8, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

College students have made many advances in the field of getting drunk quickly- the beer bong and shot luge come to mind- but their work pales in comparison to a new alcoholic spray that promises to get you drunk ... Read more

3 Tequila Cocktails to Shake Up your Cinco de Mayo

Posted by Eric Rogell Fri May 4, 2012 02:57 PM ET | 0

If you’re planning on a Cinco de Mayo celebration this year, you’re probably going to include tequila. But rather than just doing shots (lame) or mixing the same old margarita (lazy), try one of these tequila-based cocktails from... Read more