Take a Haunting Tour of Legendary Bran Castle … If you Dare By Kristy Alpert The road turned to gravel as we veered off the winding main street of Bran toward the Romanian villa we had rented for the night. The air was crisp and smelled like apples and moss as…
This Muslim-Owned Coffee Shop is Adding Culture to Coffee By Kristy Alpert “The overall mission of the MOTW Coffee shop is to bring people together.” As a travel writer, I’m often asked about my favorite destinations, and I always respond with: “Anywhere I feel foreign.” I thrive when learning about…
BBQ and Wine Pairings for Summer Cookouts Move over beer, these wine pairings take your meal to the next level. By Kristy Alpert If you can create unexpected pairings like wine with Pringles, you better believe you can pair wine with barbecue. Although beer often takes the spotlight around the grill, there…
Weird Wine Descriptors and What They Mean By Kristy Alpert Silky. Wooly. Velvety. Ever wonder why wine professionals describe wine like they would the contents of a sock drawer? It’s not winesplaining, it’s somm-speak, and it’s a useful language to know when tasting or purchasing wine. Incorporating zany descriptors like these into your vocabulary…
People are Freaking Out About Covid Infections After Vaccination Don’t worry—it’s not a sign that vaccines aren’t working. BY KRISTY ALPERT LJUBAPHOTOGETTY IMAGES It was more than just the fans who noticed when Yankee’s shortstop Gleyber Torres didn’t take the field during a game in early May against the Tampa Bay…
These 15 Gorgeous Open-Air Baths Are Every Bath-fluencer’s Dream Kristy Alpert | May 14, 2021 We’re trading out claw-foot for open-air. Bathfluencers have turned tiled tubs lit by glowing candles into public domain, where bath bombs and bath teas steep and bubble beneath blankets of rose petals and CBD sprinkles for all…
Punch Recipes That Are Party-Perfect By Kristy Alpert Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. CREDIT: PETER KRUMHARDT Serving punch at a party is a tradition dating back to the earliest…
20+ Instant Recipes from Your Pressure Cooker By Kristy Alpert Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. CREDIT: ANDY LYONS Instant Pot recipes are simple, fast, delicious, and, gasp, don’t even…
Mexican-Inspired Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Dinners Loaded with Flavor By Kristy Alpert Mexican food is steeped in tradition, where complex sauces simmer for hours and ingredients are handpicked for maximizing flavor and spice. These slow cooker Mexican food recipes come together quickly then take their time developing those delicious…
Chocolate Cake Recipes That Don’t Disappoint By Kristy Alpert Few desserts satisfy quite like homemade chocolate cake. We have something for everyone, including a German chocolate cake recipe, a chocolate mug cake recipe, and our favorite flourless chocolate cake recipe. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or an evening…
