I have a theory: I think that when someone is talking about living somewhere warm— Phoenix or Los Angeles or something—and says “but I would miss the seasons,” what they’re actually saying is that ...

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. (If desired, line pan with foil and grease foil to make for easier removal of cake.) Sprinkle brandy over apples; set aside. 2. In a bowl ...

Guitar, bass, drums. The standard rock trio. The reason it works (keeps working again and again) is that each instrument occupies a distinct part of the sonic spectrum: The guitar is high, bass is low ...

One of the annoying little quirks of the American spirits industry is that everyone tries to sell you on the story that they are the “oldest” whatever or the “first” to do this or that. Evan Williams ...

Homemade gifts are unique and special, and one of my favorites to give at Christmas is my apple brandy. It’s a delicious liqueur made from my homegrown apples. This tasty drink is good for sipping as ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. When I first read the words “vodka butter,” I ...