7 cocktails award-winning bartenders are ordering this holiday season

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bartender making a cocktail
If you stick to the basics, add a little holiday twist.

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I dined at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen after years of watching the show. These 5 things surprised me most.

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A table set with silverware, a black plate topped with a gray napkin with a white-embroidered Hell's Kitchen logo, and wine, water, and cocktail glasses.
I had dinner at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Stephanie Pitera Statile

I thought I hated everything about all-inclusive resorts until staying at one completely changed my mind

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An empty resort pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with 6 lounge chairs in the water.
I've grown to love staying at all-inclusive resorts.

Jacqueline Dole

10 of the best snacks to make in an air fryer, according to chefs

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Small pieces of pizza arranged on a platter
There are lots of snacks you can quickly make in an air fryer.

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I tried 10 of Trader Joe's holiday snacks, and I'd buy at least 7 of them again

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Trader Joe's winter snacks on a table
I tried all of the seasonal Trader Joe's holiday snacks that I could find.

Paige Bennett

I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves right now.

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A large plastic tray with a meatball sub sandwich with halved meatballs, cheese, and bread
This month, my Costco is carrying a couple of new food items.

Veronica Thatcher

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I'd never have in my living room.

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A white and tan living room with a light-gray couch, white cushioned chairs, a circular coffee table, and various plants
As a decorator, there are a few interior-design mistakes I'd avoid in a living room.

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I rode a train that rolls aboard a ferry. For just $30, it was a unique way to see the beautiful Italian coast.

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Author Tammy Barr posing with train on a boat
I was surprised to learn that taking a singular train all the way from Sicily to Naples was even an option.

Tammy Barr

19 details you probably missed in 'Home Alone'

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home alone surprised
Macaulay Culkin starred in "Home Alone."

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I tried on similar sweaters from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. One store offered an unmatched shopping experience.

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A composite image of a man wearing three different black sweaters and taking a photo of himself using a phone.
I tried on similar sweaters at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap.

Mike Vulpo

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