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I'm a lifestyle columnist and copywriter with a long history in the food and beverage industry.
Talk to me about your favorite dishes, cocktails, clothes, and camping gear! I'm always on the lookout for new, different, classic, or quirky products.
In a guy's life, there are a handful of things that you want to last a lifetime: Relationships with your loved ones. That vintage car or truck you've been fixing up for the past 10 years or so. The house you grew up in.
Some guys think that a coat is a coat is a coat. As long as it covers your top and keeps you kinda warm, that's good enough. But if you're dealing with some seriously cold weather, not just any old jacket will do-you'll need to opt for something with a design and construction that can handle extreme cold.
If there's one item that's emblematic of the everyday carry movement, it's the pocket knife. The EDC knife is infinitely versatile, buy-it-for-life durable, and aesthetically pleasing. In short: No guy should be without a trusty EDC knife as the mainstay of his kit. But what exactly makes one EDC knife better than another?
They're easy to make, too. So when you're in the mood for a fast and satisfying meal, peruse this carefully curated list of the 10 best taco recipes on the web.
Though it was once regarded as good only for stew meat or grinding into hamburger patties, brisket is enjoying a renaissance. It's an incredibly popular cut for cooking low and slow on a barbecue grill, infusing it with rich smoky flavors and transforming its tough muscle into tender and juicy meat.
I was already a devoted tequila lover by the time I had my first sip of mezcal - and it was a revelation. It brought back memories of a long camping trip in the Mojave desert, and the smell of the rain hitting hot sand, slowly drowning out the last embers of my campfire.
For the longest time, my idea of "organization" for my camping trips was throwing everything in the back of my Jeep and leaving town as quickly as possible. But as soon as I got to my campsite, I'd face the inevitable consequences of my actions: Spending way too much time getting set up, and not quite knowing where anything is.
Booze is delicious. Everyone knows this. Whether your favorite tipple is beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, or something even more obscure, there's a genuine feeling of joy and relief that can come with pouring a hard beverage. But how often do you think about the alcohol you're drinking?
New to cigars? Consider this your Cigars 101 course. Learn how to choose a cigar, plus how to cut, light, and smoke it the correct way 🚬 I really enjoy the rare moments I get to have a cigar and a glass of bourbon after a long week, either on my own or with friends.
I hate shoes. Kind of a strange thing for a guy reviewing a new pair of boots to say, right? But let me explain: I don't actually hate shoes. I hate wearing shoes. Because nine times out of ten, I feel like my feet are trapped in medieval torture devices.