Substances
CategorySpray vs. Cream Sunscreen: One Man’s Journey
When I was student-teaching in Australia in the ’90s, everyone was justifiably freaking out about the ozone. When we’d take our students t..
Ten Beers That Are Totally Worth the Hype
Natural Ice
In a glass it’s nearly translucent, like you filled an empty yellow Gatorade bottle with water. But, don’t be fooled: this ..
A guide to winter drinking
Drinking in the winter is serious business, especially in places where people regularly bandy about terms like “cold snap,” “polar vortex,..
UV Sriracha vodka makes a pretty good Bloody Mary, especially if you stack some protein on it
When the fine folks at UV Vodka wrote to let us know they were rolling out some new flavors and offered to send a couple of bottles our wa..
I Attended a Hot Mess Oktoberfest
Last night, I attended a rural, Midwestern Oktoberfest being headlined by that rose-wielding Saxon, Bret Michaels. Old men accosted ou..
Styles of Stocking Liquor in Your Home
The full bar. You pride yourself on being able to whip up whatever your guests desire, so you stock a wide selection of liquors, mixer..
Three Drink Recipes from College That I Hope Translate to Post-College Life
Blackout Sangria
1 Large container: one of those big Gatorade containers from the time a dad tried to coach his kid’s little leagu..
Straw-Ber-Ita: A Song of Life’s Changes
My girlfriend bought Bud Lite Lime Straw-ber-ita for a girl’s night last week. She’s kept them rolling around in the trunk of her Saturn..
A.B. Dining: Summer Vodka Fun
Katie Sisneros and special guest Timothy Otte demonstrate how to make delicious cocktails with Prairie Organic Vodka—and also Karkov b..
Understanding People Who Like Bloody Maries
Do you think bloody maries are disgusting because they are salty, bitter and strange? You’re not alone. Lots of people hate bloody maries…
More Substance Abuse References Justin Timberlake Can Use to Flatter Jessica Biel
Girl, you’re like Skinny Girl margarita mix. Bitches on reality TV get so jealous of your jelly they want to put you in a blender.
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OK Soda and the Paradox of Consumer Preferences
“OK was way ahead of its time, design-wise,” wrote Christian Erickson, pinning this image of a can of OK Soda. True enough—maybe, in f..