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Barrel-proof bourbon is everywhere these days, but that wasn’t always the case. There was a time when people weren’t so eager to drink whiskey that wasn’t watered down to 80 proof (maybe slightly more depending on the distillery). Usually, whiskey is cut to proof with water before bottling, with 80 being the lowest level legally allowed in the U.S. in order to be called whiskey. Barrel proof, on the other hand, is essentially like drinking whiskey straight from the cask (more on this in a bit)....

There are many incredible beasts and monsters throughout the many mythologies and stories from cultures around the world. Some of the most incredible of these come from Greek mythology. One of the most well-known of these creatures is the centaur. This half-man, half-horse creature was featured in many stories from mythology, and they remain popular in fantasy stories to this day. The many admirers of this creature like to learn how to draw a centaur, but they may not know where to start!...

Chef and Restaurateur Michael Chernow discusses how he manages to juggle a successful business, his family and still find time to indulge in his passion for staying healthy and fit. The recipe for his success? From a food perspective, Chernow recommends utilizing fat, acid and salt as the keys to enhancing and unlocking the flavor of any recipe, from meat to produce. The secret to maintaining his healthy and active lifestyle?...

Mezcal—a smoky, roasted agave-based liquor—traditionally comes from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, and that’s still where the best stuff is found. And while interest in mezcal has grown in the United States with the emergence of celebrity brands like Dos Hombres (from Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston) and the nascent “Mezcali-fornia” movement, which has produced California renditions of mezcal, it’s not benefitting small mezcal producers. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Not everyone has a sweet tooth, but cupcakes are an exception because everyone loves it. Despite its tiny size, it will surely take your taste buds on an enjoyable and flavorful experience. Even more so if the cupcakes have sprinkles and a cherry on top, then you’re definitely in for a treat. What better way to showcase your artistic skills than drawing a delicious cupcake? Fortunately, we have curated a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a cupcake, summarized in 9 easy and simple steps....

It’s been a frustrating time to be a surfer for the past three months. When officials across the country began issuing shelter-in-place orders to head off an emerging pandemic, they simultaneously closed many public outdoor spaces to prevent crowding. Some beaches were closed, some were open only for exercise, others had parking restrictions but were otherwise wide open. Depending on where in the country you live, surfing was either outright banned, a major pain in the ass because of parking and access restrictions, or really no different at all....

Everything You Need To Know Before Buying Tilapia Elenglush/Shutterstock By DB Kelly AND Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 4:06 pm EST When you’re trying to eat a little healthier, it’s something you hear over and over again: Fish is good for you. And it is! Healthline calls fish one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, for a whole bunch of science-backed reasons. It’s full of nutrients, vitamins, and good fats, and it’s been found to do everything from lower your risk of heart attacks to boost brain health and even fight depression....

Less than a couple weeks after the 2021 Formula DRIFT PRO and Link ECU PROSPEC Championships came to an end at Southern California’s historic Irwindale Speedway, the series has speedily announced its complete 2022 schedule. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The lineup includes eight (mostly familiar) locations for the PRO series—opening with the Streets of Long Beach (April 1-2) and culminating back at Irwindale for the finals on October 14-15....

Dogs are the best. There’s no real question about it. Anyone that has at least one furry little maniac in their life knows how great they are. How important they are, more so now than ever. So if you want to treat them like the royalty they are, then you need to start getting their food from The Farmer’s Dog. What is The Farmer’s Dog? Simple. It’s a dog food delivery service that will deliver some of the best and healthiest food that your dog will ever have....

Gordon Ramsay To Appear In TV Special But There’s No Kitchen In Sight Roy Rochlin/Getty By Allison Lindsey/Oct. 26, 2022 7:39 pm EST Is there ever a time when Gordon Ramsay isn’t dominating the news circuit? Whether he’s receiving backlash from animal activists for his anti-vegan shtick or going viral for gagging at TikTok food trends, the British celebrity chef, writer, and TV personality is no stranger to the spotlight. From “Hell’s Kitchen” to “MasterChef,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” and countless others, Ramsay is the foul-mouthed centripetal force at the center of some of television’s most popular food-based series....

We spend large portions of our lives caught up in work and responsibilities, and these can take the forms of jobs, school and other activities that are a part of life. Working all the time can be bad for one’s health, however, and everyone needs a break from it all. That is why holidays are so welcome to many people, as they allow you some time to relax and recharge. Learning how to draw a holiday can be a great way to imagine what your perfect vacation getaway may look like!...

Is Hot Butterscotch Coming For Hot Chocolate’s Gig? Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Dec. 4, 2022 11:00 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hot cocoa is a classic winter staple that’s always been one of the top drinks of choice during the holiday season to warm the ol’ bones. There’s just something inherently comforting about sipping on a piping hot chocolate and letting its sweet, liquid happiness revive you on a snowy afternoon....

Get ready for an afternoon full of fun making and playing with these adorable koala finger puppets! These cute koala finger puppets are great for kids of all ages, especially for preschoolers. Since preschool is a great time to work on strengthening fine motor muscles in the hands and fingers, playing with finger puppets is a fantastic make and play activity for preschoolers. Fun and Easy Koala Finger Puppets Our handy template makes creating these koala puppets super easy, along with the fact that you only need a few simple craft supplies to make them....

When you have some serious building that needs to be done, you need someone who is reliable, and it’s hard to find someone more reliable than Bob the Builder! This delightful character has been captivating kids around the world for many years now, and we are celebrating him with this collection of free Bob the Builder coloring pages for kids! We will be showing Bob in a number of different scenarios that all have to do with his building expertise....

Sponsored content. Men’s Journal receives compensation for this article as well as for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below Back to school is right upon us folks. Some kids are already back to it and the rest are just waiting for the year to start up. Which means that those kids of yours are gonna need some new gear for the new year and the new season....

We have all dreamt of sailing on a ship or a boat as we wander across the ocean. Ships and boats are both a type of sailing vessel. The key distinction between ships and boats is that a ship is a square-rigged craft with at least three masts, while a boat isn’t. Ships are also significantly larger than a boat. Below is a compilation of ships and boats coloring pages for you to enjoy with friends and family....

Shoppers Are Not Impressed By Costco’s Homemade Boba Variety Pack Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Ashley Delmar/Oct. 31, 2022 11:25 am EST Originally from the island of Taiwan, boba tea is a drink that has taken the internet by storm in recent years. Before it was found in modern-day shopping malls, the drink that would evolve into bubble tea was being enjoyed in Taiwanese teahouses as early as the 1940s (via CNN). The hand-shaken tea first sold in post-war Taiwan would soon become the wonderful beverage we all know and love....

Success. What does that word mean when you’re an elite 21-year-old athlete and neuroscience major? Long-track Team USA speed skater Conor McDermott-Mostowy has a few thoughts about personal goals, becoming a well-balanced man, and what it means to represent the United States in the 2022 Olympics. He also has his own definition of success—and it’s not what you’d think. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies For those of us who remember Eric and Beth Heiden, they truly introduced the U....

The Type Of Apple Behind Cracker Barrel’s Fan-Favorite Fried Apples GSDesign/Shutterstock By Jim Thompson/Dec. 20, 2022 4:56 pm EST To the most casual of observers, there are just a handful of different kinds of apples — red, green, yellow, white, and striped — in the world, based on the various colorations adorning the skins of the sometimes sweet, sometimes tart, always crunchy fruit. The reality, of course, is that there is a sweeping variety of apples, with 7,500 varieties grown across the globe, including 2,500 different apples grown in the United States, according to the Washington Apple Commission....

The holidays are almost here. By this point, we should all have our holiday shopping done. So we can get back to picking up gifts for ourselves. Items like this Jorn Medium Brown Leather Watch from Skagen that will make for a great addition to the wardrobe. The kind of addition that’ll make any outfit like a whole lot snappier. We can say that this Jorn Medium Brown Leather Watch is gonna make a snappy addition to the wardrobe from personal experience....