Month: January 2019

the best evergreen-inspired botanical drinks right now

If you’re on Team Snow, you should tune in for this one. As winter settles in, we’ve noticed a new genre of beverage rising to the fore: the coniferous cocktail. Or sparkling beverage. Or hot drink. Basically, we’re all increasingly turning to drinks that taste like being happily lost in a winter forest. Think Douglas fir cocktails.  And juniper cocktails. They smell like winter holidays, and taste surprisingly refreshing. Some of them might even be good for you (although the jury’s still out on that one). If you’re up for it, here are some of the latest libations we’ve found that will bring an evergreen to a glass or a mug near you. Intrigued? These are the best evergreen-inspired botanical drinks right now.

the best of the red carpet from the golden globes 2019

What style lessons can we learn from the best of the red carpet from the Golden Globes 2019? Yes, we hear those of you who feel that fashion is not the most important area of focus during Hollywood awards season. We don’t disagree – we get it. Film awards are about culture and art and power and who gets to decide what’s good and worthy of note.  But no matter where you come out on such weighty issues, the red carpet can be a master class on how to make your daily fashion choices communicate precisely the message you intend. Plus, they’re fun! So let’s have a look at the best of the red carpet from the Golden Globes 2019.

how to talk about sports this week like a pro

TWIST: This Week in Sports Talk is our weekly recap of how to talk about sports this week like a pro. If you’re just starting to learn about sports, or need a quick summary of what’s up in your favorite league, or just want to know why your spouse keeps obsessively checking the sports scores during important social occasions, here’s what you need to know to talk with a sports fan the week of January 6, 2019.