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How to Store Onions and Potatoes So They Last

The Room / Cooking Basics

How to Store Onions and Potatoes So They Last

Store onions and potatoes separately in cool, dark, well-ventilated places — onions in mesh bags, potatoes in paper bags or baskets. Keeping them apart prevents ethylene gas from spoiling your potatoes too soon.

Jungle Bird Cocktail Recipe

The Pour / Cocktail Recipes

Jungle Bird Cocktail Recipe

A balanced tiki classic that pairs bitter Campari with sweet pineapple and funky Jamaican rum. This recipe gives you the definitive proportions, shaking technique, and glassware to replicate the drink at home.

What Is White Rye Whiskey and How to Use It in Cocktails

The Pour / Spirits

What Is White Rye Whiskey and How to Use It in Cocktails

White rye whiskey is unaged rye whiskey—a clear, raw spirit that highlights the spicy grain character of rye without oak influence. This article explains what it is, how it differs from aged rye, and how to mix it into classic and modern cocktails.