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  • How to Season the Sides of Your Steak

    How to Season the Sides of Your Steak

    Good steaks do not need brining (wet or dry). They do not need complicated rubs. They (usually) do not need marinades. Good chops might need some of these things, but both always need some seasoning — at least a healthy sprinkling of salt. And I like to make sure that salt gets on all sides,…


  • Add a Little Maple Syrup to Your Scotch

    Add a Little Maple Syrup to Your Scotch

    I’ve already said it several times, but I really do think that maple is an underrated cocktail syrup. It’s sweet and rich, and — thanks to its fairly thin body — goes into solution with extreme ease. I like it in Old Fashioneds, I like it in Juleps, and — as of last night —…


  • 11 Pretty Cocktails to Make for Easter Brunch

    11 Pretty Cocktails to Make for Easter Brunch

    Brunch without a cocktail is merely a late breakfast, and Easter brunch is no exception. There are no “official” Easter cocktails, but I usually go for beverages that look pretty, and match the vibe of an Easter egg. Don’t let their looks deceive you however, these drinks pack a punch (or a bunny kick, as…