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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

Easy Chopped Mexican Salad

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this colorful, flavorful meal is perfect for nights when you don't feel like cooking.

Why are restaurants so dark?

Diners gripe when it’s too dark to read the menu, but restaurant lighting can be surprisingly tricky and pricey.

How To Stop Getting So Much Darn Plastic When You Order Takeout

Why Some Chefs Just Can't Quit Serving Bluefin Tuna

Japanese sushi chefs often can't resist bluefin tuna on offer. Some American chefs can't either, even though conservation groups and marine biologists have been badgering them about bluefin for years.

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

The Worst Dish to Order From a Seafood Restaurant

Seafood is known as an excellent option for clean eating, but there's one dish that you should make sure to avoid on the appetizer list.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

Eat Your Way Through A Mexican Restaurant Menu And We'll Tell You What Element You Are

How a Dire Cook Shortage is Wrecking American Restaurants

"The whole industry might collapse in a huge column of bacon-infused smoke."

What Can Cause a Mare to Lose Her Pregnancy?

Age, physical condition, acute disease or injury are all possible answers to the question, "What Can Cause A Mare to Lose Her Pregnancy?"

Acne and How to Treat It by Marion Simms

At SkinSense we regularly counsel teenagers as well as male and female clients who develop acne later in life. This can be due to excessive stress.

What Estate of Marion Levine Means for Life Insurance

Life insurance has long been part of Estate Plans, whether used to ensure liquidity for the estate on the death of the insured, or simply as income replacement on the death of the insured. Understanding the impact of life insurance on an estate plan has become critically important. A recent tax court case resulted in a big win for the taxpayer in a complex set of facts which could impact how you incorporate life insurance for your Estate Planning clients

To PhD or not to PhD?

I have been a resuscitation science researcher for close to 10 years. In that time I have been asked that eternal academy question: “when…

Do You Own A Boss Mare?

There's mares, then there's boss mares! They're a whole separate type. Owning one of these leaders requires some special handling.

How Marion Nestle Changed the Way We Talk About Food

A conversation with the pioneering academic and author about trusting common sense for what's good or you, why it's so hard to actually count calories, and her late-in-life fight for a healthier world.

The Old Gray Mare, She Ain’t What She Used To Be

Horses die. Cars don’t have to. At Gonzalez Automobile Repair in Palmetto, FL, we don’t know that much about equine sciences - but we do know a lot about y...