A TikTok video with more than 100,000 views showed Kaleb Blain, a 35-year old trans man and pitmaster, standing at a folding table gesturing to a plate of freshly prepared chickens, ready for the BBQ smoker. The caption read “politics and cooking don’t mix.” But then the video cut away to a series of photos […]
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Texan Visits Maine, Immediately Becomes Insufferable About Lobster
If you live in or have just heard of Texas, you know about our barbecue — particularly brisket. It’s one of the foods most strongly associated with the state. Heck, it may as well be on our flag. And of all the other states with a strong identification with a particular food (Wisconsin and cheese […]
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We Tried Dua Lipa’s Diet Coke and Pickle Drink So You Don’t Have To
Before even setting foot on stage to kick off the first of two headlining sets at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival, Dua Lipa made headlines for her adventures in the capital city. The professional vacationer, also known as the “Vacanza Queen,” made all the right stops while she was in town, visiting classic […]