Cadillac XT5 in California, Part A: Before

Track 1 — an admission: For years I complained that SUVs and crossovers are inferior rides because they were neither car nor truck. They were the Crocs of the auto world, sacrificing looks and danceability for comfort. Problem was, for years I also continually made exceptions. Such-and-such felt pretty good in … Read More

8 Terrible Bathroom Facts . . .

Need some bathroom reading? Well, how about something topical? Everybody Poops 10 Million Pounds ($10) is chock-full of all kinds of faecal trivia you had no idea you wanted to know. Here are eight of our new favourite party facts. We May Go Back to Squatting Science has proven that … Read More

3 Essential Italian Liqueurs

Thinking about improving your cocktail game? You won’t get very far without a selection of liqueurs, especially those that feature that most underrated of flavours: bitter. Amaro Lucano What does Amaro Lucano have that all other amaros lack? Royal patronage. Back in 1900, a scant six years after first being … Read More

Smoky Black Bean Soup

Nothing beats hot soup on a cold day, and this soup is one of the best. It comes to us courtesy of Brandi Evans, a cook who runs the tremendously useful blog Bran Appetit and recent author of Cooking With Coffee. As you might expect, a coffee cookbook has a … Read More

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5 Valentine’s Day Watches For Him

Gift buying can be pretty difficult regardless of who you are buying for, so ensuring you get a good, sentimental gift is important. Men’s watches are always a good option, however choosing a great wristwatch is the difference between a good present and a great present. Take a look at … Read More

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