MiiR Vacuum Insulated Howler

A threadless swing-top container capable of keeping beer cold and coffee piping hot

Forget lugging cans of your favorite craft beer on your next adventure. The 32 oz Howler from Seattle-based MiiR not only keeps your precious suds fresh and cold for up to 24 hours, it can also keep liquids hot for up to 12 hours. Now the two unofficial wilderness essentials (coffee and beer) have a safe, clean and pack space-efficient home. Rather than a standard …

Atsby Vermouth Armadillo Cake Reserve

A perception-changing take on the classic cocktail component

A crucial component in Manhattans, Martinis and Negronis, vermouth is often perceived exclusively as a mixer. Just 150 years ago though, it was a popular drink all its own and the fundamental component in a Vermouth Cocktail (enhanced only by one dash of Angostura bitters). Today, vermouth bars dot Europe, where it’s served on its own or on the rocks—but stateside that concept hasn’t stuck. …

Animated Recipe: Arugula Pistachio Pesto

A playful GIF guide to making Genoa's famed pasta sauce

Who says you can only have fresh pesto in the summer time? Try this flavorful arugula pesto anytime of year. No cheese needed in this recipe, the pistachio nuts provide richness and depth. Ingredients: Three cups baby arugula, packed cup pistachios Three tablespoons olive oil Two tablespoons nutritional yeast lemon, juice only One clove garlic, chopped 25 turns fresh black pepper or teaspoon ground black …