What do we make of alcohol? In sufficient amounts, it’s a poison. It’s incredibly addictive. It destroys entire communities. It tears families apart and compels otherwise reasonable, upstanding individuals to commit terribly senseless acts. On the other hand, it’s a powerful social lubricant. The good stuff tastes great and can …
Read More »How to Reimagine Your Relationship to Alcohol
For many, January is a month to rethink how much they imbibe, whether they’re worried about heavy drinking or just looking for a reset. Seven years ago, Laura McKowen started a drinking journal. She knew alcohol was an issue for her — she knew it when her 4-year-old daughter helped …
Read More »From Waste To Taste: This S’porean “Upcycles” Unwanted Soy Whey By Turning It Into Alcohol
One of the most common methods of producing tofu is by curdling freshly boiled soya milk, cooling it, and pressing it into a solid block. During the pressing process to remove excess water, tofu whey is generated and is often discarded. It has been said that one man’s trash is …
Read More »Refreshing Summer Mocktail Recipes Using Alcohol Alternatives
There’s something about a cocktail that can turn any mundane activity into a celebration. The colorful garnish, the refreshing fizz, the pretty glass… it’s the whole package. For various reasons you just might not want alcohol. That doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the cocktail experience. These mocktails …
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