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Ever wondered how to drink Sugarlands Distilling's Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine? Toaster the tastemaker, on everything you need to know. 1:1, Apple Pie, Moonshine, Sugarlands, Sugarlands Distilling, Tennessee, WOE, Wide Open Eats

You haven't had fried chicken until you've had yardbird fried up in the Lone Star State, and these are our 10 best picks. 1:1, Best of Texas, Best of Texas 1:1, Chicken, WOE, Wide Open Eats, fried chicken

Chef David Cáceres of La Panadería in San Antonio is sharing his 5 foolproof baking tips for the holiday season. 1:1, Baking, Holidays, WOE, Wide Open Eats, baking tips, cooking tips, life hacks

Coca-Cola recently acquired Topo Chico so as the brand prepares to go nationwide, let's test your knowledge on the magical elixir. 1:1, Texas, WOE, Wide Open Eats, mineral water, sparkling water, topo chico

Think you've had the best pecan pie in Texas? Here's our list. 1:1, Best of Texas, Best of Texas 1:1, Pecan Pie, Texas, Texas food, WOE, Wide Open Eats

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From Utah to Maryland, we've got the scoop on the best places to stop along I-70, from Kansas City Barbecue to Empanadas in Denver. 16:9, I-70, Road Trips, WOE, Wide Open Eats, food stops, heartland, map, national

Every year, Texas brewers come together in one place to show what kind of beer the Lone Star State is brewing up, and these were the most inventive names we found. 16:9, Alcohol, Beer, Best of Texas, Texas, WOE, Wide Open Eats, craft beer

Ready to explore all Mexico has to offer? These 6 agave spirits will expand your horizons, and maybe make them a little blurry. 1:1, Agave, Alcohol, Heritage, Listicle, Mexico, Spirits, WOE, Wide Open Eats

Did you know gin helps to cure malaria? Find out six more interesting health benefits of gin here! 1:1, Alcohol, Health, Health Benefits 1:1, Lifestyle, WOE, Wide Open Eats, cocktails, gin, wellness

Coca-Cola and Pepsi have a decades-long rivalry, and this is the one ingredient that lets Pepsi shine in a sip taste. 1:1, American Food Culture 1:1, Coca-Cola, Coke, Pepsi, WOE, Wide Open Eats, american food culture

I tried 20 Blue Bell ice cream flavors, and these are the Top 10. 1:1, Best of Texas, Best of Texas 1:1, Texas, WOE, Wide Open Eats, blue bell, ice cream

Haven't you ever wanted to make your favorite country star's favorite recipe? We've got everything you need right here. 1:1, Country Music, Holidays, WOE, Wide Open Eats, country stars

Need to rescue a rusty cast iron skillet? With these 5 super simple steps, you'll be on your way to the perfect sear. 1:1, 2017, Cleaning, Hack, How-to, WOE, Wide Open Eats, cast iron skillet

If there's one thing cold weather was meant for, it's hot chocolate. This easy cocktail has 3 ingredients and comes together in two seconds. 1:1, Cocktail Recipes 1:1, Holidays, Hot Chocolate, Moonshine, Peppermint, Seasonal, Sugarlands, Sugarlands Distilling, WOE, Wide Open Eats, winter

Would you try Dill Pickle Mints? How about Pickle Pops? Here are the wackiest pickle-flavored things we could find! 1:1, Listicle, WOE, Wide Open Eats, pickles

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From grits to the KFC Double Down, here are the foods that everyone judges Americans for loving. 1:1, American, American Food Culture 1:1, Grits, Southern foods, WOE, Wide Open Eats, american food culture

Do you have vintage Pyrex at home? Chances are, you have a small fortune in the cabinet. 1:1, American Food Culture 1:1, WOE, Wide Open Eats, american food culture, housewares, kitchen, pyrex, vintage, vintage pyrex

Need a quick pick-me-up? You probably have these 3 ingredients on hand and they're all you need. 1:1, Alcohol, Brandy, Cocktail Recipes 1:1, Recipe List 1:1, Recipe list, WOE, Wide Open Eats, flu season, illness, lemon juice

When you think Texas, you probably think brisket, but here are 9 other foods that just taste better in the Lone Star State. 1:1, Barbecue, Best of Texas, Best of Texas 1:1, Chicken Fried Steak, Queso, Texas, Texas food, WOE, Wide Open Eats

Still not onboard with the kombucha train? You're missing out on these 7 crazy health benefits. 1:1, Drinks, Health, Health Benefits 1:1, Health benefits, WOE, Wide Open Eats, kombucha, wellness

From peanut butter and scrambled eggs to pickled pig's feet, these are the weirdest foods we admit to eating. 1:1, Food, Peanuts, WOE, Wide Open Eats, cereal, combinations, secrets

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