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For Chicken With 10X The Flavor, Marinate It In This Japanese Condiment

By: Claudia Alarcón

Amp up the flavor of chicken with a citrusy, sweet, and umami ponzu marinade. You can make it yourself or grab a bottle at the store.

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Ditch The Produce Section: 15 Fruits And Veggies To Grow In Hydroponic Gardens

By: Claudia Alarcón

With these fruits in veggies in your hydroponic garden — including strawberries, tomatoes, peas, lettuce, and more — you won't need to buy produce again.

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The Tequila Hangover Myth You Can Stop Believing

By: Claudia Alarcón

A common tequila myth states that the spirit gives drinkers the absolute worst hangovers, but this is why experts say that is simply not true.

Highballs Get A Glow-Up, Giving Summer Spritzes A Run For Their Money

By: Claudia Alarcón

A minimalist cocktail consisting of a spirit topped with a sparkling mixer, a highball fits perfectly with today's drinking trends which favor

5 Ways To Choose (Or Avoid) The Spiciest Jalapeños At The Grocery Store

By: Claudia Alarcón

When it comes to popularity and availability, jalapeños are at the top of the scale. They are versatile chilies that can be used in dozens of

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, that responsibility falls largely on Martín Hernández.

By: Claudia Alarcón

Dishwashing is, by far, the least glamorous job in the restaurant world, but it's never the least important.

The Most Important Person at This Famous Austin Restaurant Might Be Its Dishwasher

By: Claudia Alarcón

Martín Hernández has quietly kept Uchi’s flagship location running for 17 years.

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WATR And Driftwood Aim To Take Bottled Water Off Tables And Nightstands

By: Claudia Alarcón

WATRWELL systems, designed to deliver ultra-pure, electrolyte and vitamin-enhanced drinking water, aim to eliminate bottled water starting at DHM hotels and restaurants.

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The Plant Used In Your Hibiscus Tea Might Not Be The Flower You Think It Is

By: Claudia Alarcón

Claudia Alarcón Hibiscus tea has been growing in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to published studies that tout its beneficial

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The 2-Meat Combo That Makes Shepherd's Pie Unforgettable

By: Claudia Alarcón

Claudia Alarcón The more time I spend in the UK, the more I learn to appreciate the variety of savory pies in the traditional cuisine, and a cottage pie or shepherd's pie ranks near the top.