ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
June 11 2026 Anyone who has spent time behind a bar knows that cocktails are as much about visual presentation as they are about flavor. The blush gradient of a Frosé, the deep amber of an Old Fashioned, the electric violet of a Lavender Collins — these colors create anticipation before the first sip ever…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
June 09 2026 Every 39 minutes, someone in the United States dies in a drunk-driving crash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of those accidents happen at night or on weekends, when people are heading home from celebrations. A social event should end with a safe ride home. Designated drivers help…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
Vermouth is at the centre of one of the drinks industry’s most significant revivals. Its global market is projected to grow from USD 13.04 Billion in 2025 to USD 21.59 Billion by 2033, driven by the resurgence of classic cocktails, a shift towards lower-alcohol drinking, and a growing appetite for artisanal spirits. The Negroni, which…
Modern households are looking for cooking solutions. These save time without compromising health/flavour. With busy schedules, many families want fast meals. They want something quick to prepare & easy to clean up. They are looking for healthier options than old-school fried food. So, the admiration for air fryers has grown speedily in recent years. Air…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
June 03 2026 People tend to remember strange things about parties. And it’s not necessarily the expensive things. Sometimes it is a drink they had never tried before. Sometimes it is the flowers on the table. Sometimes it is simply that the whole evening felt different from the usual get-together. That is one reason floral…
