Letting things build

This week I put together a reading list for my digital aura series. I recall starting to write around Thanksgiving — but when I looked back at my reading, I’d started reading for it months earlier. (No wonder it’s felt like such a big endeavor!) I’ve been thinking about taste for a while now, but […]

Inside 1800 Tequila’s Effort to Shape How Bartenders Think About Flavor

In a crowded spirits landscape, education has become one of the most effective ways for brands to connect with bartenders. 1800 Tequila is leaning into that idea with the Taste Collective, a nationwide initiative built around one central concept: helping bartenders better understand the mechanics and science of flavor. Launched last year, the program combines in-person workshops, expert-led…

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ERIK HANSEN TAKES GOLD MEDAL AT 2026 INTERNATIONAL YOUNG CHEFS COMPETITION Canada’s own Erik Hansen took first place and the gold medal as the Canadian national representative at the prestigious 49th Annual Concours International des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs Competition held in Istanbul, Türkiye on April 18, 2026. Twenty-two of the world’s finest young chefs were ... Read more

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Embedded ideologies

Evie Magazine Averages an Anti-Birth Control Article Every Month by Emily Amick – Mar. 2026 “But Evie is not interested in informed consent. They are interested in building a case that the entire framework of hormonal contraception is a conspiracy against women’s bodies. The scare tactics exist to create distrust. The relationship pieces exist to […]

I Don’t Have the Spoons (episode #1597)

Whether it’s a Rubik’s cube or a round of Wordle, why do so many of us find puzzles irresistible? A new book celebrates the allure and psychological benefits of brain teasers. Plus, powerful language for talking about the chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities that sap a person’s energy and focus. And what would you wear […]

Schön! alive 3 | time and terroir

Nestled in a valley of pine groves two hours north of Madrid is arguably one of the best hotels in Spain. Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine is one of only five hotels in the country to hold three international Michelin Keys, the Guide’s highest ranking for hotel accommodation. But on the slopes beyond the beautifully restored 12th-century monastery, more magic is being made. This is home to one of the…

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Lindt DUBAI Style CHOCOLATE returns to Canada with New 40g Bar Format The global sensation is back, now with a new snackable size After selling out last year, the global sensation is back: Lindt DUBAI Style CHOCOLATE returns to Canada with a new snackable size. Lindt & Sprüngli is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its Dubai Style Chocolate to ... Read more

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