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With the biggest holiday of the summer just two short days away, you might be scrambling for a fun cocktail recipe. Well lucky for you - and me! - reader hvnly34 bookmarked a couple of festive drinks.
If You're Drinking This Holiday Season, Go Green
To me, being healthy involves more than exercise and a balanced diet — I also try to live in ways that are eco-conscious and sustainable. I recycle, eat organic and local food, and do my best to cut down on waste. I feel better knowing that I'm helping preserve our planet, and a good state of mind is essential for healthy living!This philosophy shouldn't stop at cocktail hour.
Yummy Links: From Vegetarianism to Breakfast
- This week's episode of Top Chef brought to light four myths about vegetarian cooking. — Jezebel
- New York City's food bloggers are playing musical chairs. — Grub Street NY
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- Get ready for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: the musical! — Pop Watch
- The funniest scenes in zombie movies — Moviefone
- The top 10 reasons Letterman confessed to affairs on The Late Show — Zap2it
- Summer Heights High's Chris Lilley has a new comedy series in the works called Angry Boys — TV.Com
- Artists celebrate Stanley Kubrick in Dublin — Cinematical
- Sam Raimi launches his own family friendly horror label — MTV Movies Blog
- Check out the new Dead Weather video for "I Cut Like a Buffalo" — Stereogum
- Learn to make the classic cocktails of Mad Men — YumSugar
10 Eating Tips For Avoiding the Freshman 15
The dorm dining hall can be dangerous — like a giant, all-you-can-eat buffet available all day, every day. It's no wonder most of us gain some weight when going off to college, though the infamous "freshman 15" is really more like 10 pounds.
Whether you're eating in a dining hall or cooking for yourself in your first apartment, a few simple strategies can help you avoid that first-year college weight gain.
Yummy Links: From Lamb Burgers to Lemonade Cocktails
- Learn how to make the perfect lamb burger. — Saveur
- A conversation between Adam Platt and Frank Bruni. — Grub Street
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Our Favorite Cocktails
There's nothing quite like the sound of a cocktail shaker in action. As I wait for a bartender to make my drink, the noise of ice clicking against glass fills me with giddy anticipation. Why?
Yummy Links: From Indoor Grilling to Lentil Salad
- Winter is an opportune time to bring the grilling indoors. — Serious Eats
- A pro-life group is upset over Krispy Kreme's free inauguration doughnuts. — Eat Me Daily
- Six ways to use citrus as cocktail garnishes.
Our Favorite Interviews
Although our greatest joys are cooking and entertaining, they're simply not as fun without inspiration from the outside world. I'm often spurred to mix up new flavor combinations or cooking techniques by the likes of cooking shows, restaurateurs, bartenders, and, of course, great restaurant chefs.
In 2008, we had the privilege of speaking with cutting-edge faces in the food industry and leaders who have had longtime influence on us.
Thanksgiving Party Crib Sheet: 10 Hot Dinner Table Topics
Thanksgiving is all about family, delicious food, fancy drinks, and, of course, small talk about the state of the nation, gas prices, and our president-elect. Debating politics with family members can get dicey, so I suggest doing your homework and having a safety net of topics that will encourage healthy conversation and smart family bonding without alienating those who, well, don't agree with you.
Whether your aim is a heated, controversial debate or lighthearted banter, here are some stories that are sure to get the crowd talking.
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