But before you wade into the world of tequila, we encourage you to do a little research. Tequila has a long, artisanal past. And when something is centuries old, it's bound to accumulate some misconceptions and stereotypes.
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Kale is hailed as a superfood, and considered to be one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables in the world — even healthier in some respects than spinach (via Boston Magazine). It's commonplace in salads and smoothies, and often turned to by people doing a cleanse or going on a diet.
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When most people think of white rice, they think of American long-grain white rice, which, when cooked, offers a "dry, fluffy texture with distinct grains" (via Fine Cooking). Though also a long-grain variety, jasmine rice, by contrast, is characterized by its distinct aroma.
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Home pizza cookers are probably working with a conventional oven or an outdoor grill. Unfortunately, according to Pizzacraft, home ovens and grills "lack the initial high heat" for crispy-crust perfection, while a pizza stone enables immediate "high heat transfer."
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What is it you're looking for in a great cup of coffee? Do you put flavor first, or are you all about the caffeine jolt? If you belong in the latter camp and are looking for the most buzz for your buck, you may have already read up on just which chains are offering the strongest cups of coffee.
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While any domestic macrobrew is an easy target for beer snob hate, and light beers in particular seem to bring out the vitriol, beer expert Michael Murdy says he doesn't wish to condemn all such beers out of hand.
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If you're not familiar with the dish, Salisbury steak is a seasoned hamburger patty that is fried and topped with onions and gravy. If Sailsbury steak sounds delicious and you'd like to see what all the fuss was about, you might think twice before reaching for the time-saving frozen meal variety.
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With many liquors, there's only one way to make them, and one set of ingredients to use. However, vodka is an exception to the rule and can be distilled from a number of ingredients including barley, wheat, rye, potatoes, or corn. What's the difference between the potato and grain varieties?
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Between Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Popeye's, we didn't think America had room for yet yet another fowl-themed fast food restaurant, yet here we are. But far from underwhelming our jaded palates, PDQ has so managed to make their variations on the theme of fried chicken tenders fresh and exciting.
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In 2012, the frozen meal industry was worth nearly $9 billion and it's products could be found in 99 percent of all American households, according to The Atlantic. That might be shocking to hear, as merely two years later, Nestlé considered getting rid of their frozen meal branch.
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Tomatoes are both a fruit and a member of the nightshade family, along with tomatillos, bell peppers, and eggplants (via Healthline). What you may not know is that unlike many fruits and vegetables, which can lose nutrient value as they're cooked, tomatoes are actually the opposite.
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The next thing you know, all that's left is an empty, oil-spotted red cardboard carton. Oops. What happened? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, nutritionist, chef and food writer Robin Miller explained why we find McDonald's fries so addictive.
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There's something quintessentially American about hot dogs. At best, they're a staple of long, lazy summer days and at worst, they're suspicious tubes of mystery meat in a casing you probably don't want to ask too many questions about. These are the hot dogs you shouldn't pick up this summer.
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Kobe beef is considered a delicacy for its taste, quality, and marbling, but there are actually a few reasons why you should be skeptical if you see it on the menu at the steakhouse you're dining out at. Chances are it's not really Kobe beef.
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While unscientific experts on alcohol have concluded the best time to start drinking is either "beer thirty," or "it's noon somewhere," real scientists have come up with meaningful answers to the question: "When is the best time of day to drink coffee?" Use science to justify your coffee habit.
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Modern grocery aisles have been known to carry more than 300 varieties of yogurt in America, according to Eater, making choosing a yogurt difficult for many consumers. Some of the yogurt styles currently available include low-fat, whole milk, plain, Greek, coconut, frozen, and Icelandic.
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Now, Jonas' latest venture has us feeling kind of cool as we sip it. Jonas, along with fashion designer John Varvartos, and Arturo, AKA the "godfather of tequila," who runs Stoli Group's Fabrica de Tequilas Finos distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, teamed up last year to create a suite of tequilas.
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There's a reason why we call it our "daily bread," but have you ever thought to think about what's in this dietary staple? As wholesome as bread may seem, as it turns out, your loaf could be loaded with a lot of things you actually might not want to eat every day.
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Coffee ice cream is like the dessert version of your favorite cup of joe. No strangers to a typical cup of coffee, sugar and milk are once again paired with the robust flavor of coffee in this well-loved sweet treat. If you truly love coffee ice cream, though, why not make your own?
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Do you ever wonder what strange ingredients might be in the candy you love to eat? For instance, red food dye used in candy is commonly made out of crushed beetles (via Huff Post). No, this is not a joke. Likewise, gelatin made from pig parts is used in candies from gummy bears, to Starburst.
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You've just spent the last 20 minutes tirelessly tenderizing a slab of meat. The fatty, sinewy trimmings from the meat are just staring at you. Sure, the garbage disposal might seem like a natural option. Harmless, right? Experts vehemently disagree.
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The differences between coffee and espresso might seem pretty clear if you are considering the drinks themselves. But if you ponder the differences between the ground beans that make both coffee and espresso, you will find a more nuanced answer.
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It's an age-old debate, right up there with if pineapple pizza is good, and Pepsi versus Coke. How does one properly store ketchup? Maybe you've faithfully kept it refrigerated, nestled between the half-finished jar of mayo, and the giant bottle of Sriracha you snagged at Costco.
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For some, odd inexplicable reason, it turns into a busy week that leads to takeout and little, to no cooking. When you do finally get around to popping off the plastic top, it smells sour. Your first instinct might be to pour the milk down the kitchen sink drain, but resist the temptation.
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If you go on a trip to Ireland, one thing you'll see on almost every traditional restaurant menu is soda bread. It may be unfamiliar to those on the other side of the pond, but it's a staple on the Emerald Isle. What sets it apart from other types of bread is that it uses sodium bicarbonate.
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People who've fallen in love with Trader Joe's but live near one might go to extremes to buy Trader Joe's products elsewhere. One man took buying the stores' products to an entirely new level by filling his own store, Pirate Joe's, with Trader Joe's products
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Californian almond groves produce 80% of the world's almond crops. In 2020, the California almond industry predicts it will churn out 3 billion pounds of the nut. Good news for the almond industry -- catastrophic news for the environment.
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