Give DIY (distill-it-yourself) vermouth a try

When I travel, I am inclined to collect foodstuffs. I scour grocery stores looking for snacks and candy, and gather honeys and mustards from markets. A few years ago, I hauled a gallon of ol...

Beer lovers, listen up: New book has some life hacks for you

NEW YORK – Beer snobs, turn away, Ben Robinson has some hacks involving your favorite, foamy beverage. The editor in chief of The Observer has written a handy little every guy’s i...

Foodie trends and where to find them

How much is Durango cuisine influenced by what’s popular elsewhere?

Ska Brewing debuts Berliner Weisse

Herald staff report The fourth beer in Ska Brewing Co.’s Mod Project, Berliner Weisse, is now in stores. Berliner Weisse has a light citrus aroma with a hint of champa...

Outlier Cellars opens tasting room in Mancos

Artisanal cider showcases region’s apple heritage

Jane Walker to replace Johnnie Walker on some scotch bottles

NEW YORK – It’s not the alcohol playing tricks on your eyes: The striding figure on some bottles of Johnnie Walker scotch will be Jane Walker. Liquor maker Diageo says it plans to...

Bitters are essential to a good cocktail, but which ones should you buy?

They’re the zipper on the jacket, the key to the door, the fingerprint that makes or breaks the case. They’re usually the smallest component of the drink in your glass, but if you leave them...

The new Diet Coke is zesty, feisty and so thirsty for millennials’ approval

President Donald Trump, who reportedly drinks 12 Diet Cokes a day, can switch up his routine. Coca-Cola announced Wednesday that it gave the beloved brand a makeover and plans to introduce n...

The world’s biggest brewing company is thirsty for your data

Anheuser-Busch InBev is the biggest brewing company in the world, but it has a problem it can’t shake. While Bud Light accounts for at least 1 out of every 6 beers sold in America...

This old-school holiday drink is cool again - and better than eggnog

Usually, the milk punch at Brennan’s flows freely during the restaurant’s decadent brunch but barely at all at night. But recently, something unusual happened in New Orleans: It got cold and...

When man reaches Mars, Budweiser wants to make sure there will be beer

Anheuser-Busch sending two experiments to International Space Station

To make an excellent Cosmo, don’t mess up the key ingredient

For years, the cranberry was one of my favorite fruits, based entirely on my experiences with it this time of year, slathering its saucified form onto everything on my Thanksgiving plate, be...