Bernadette Machard de Gramont

Wine storage can affect a wine's longevity and taste.

Store unopened wines on their side in a cool, dark place with at least 50% humidity.

Opened wines can be recorked and saved but are best consumed within the first day of uncorking.

From inexpensive bottles to highly-sought collectibles, wine is a living and breathing thing that can continue to develop in the bottle, which is why rules around storing wine can be exacting.

"Unless you're opening the bottle very nearly after purchase, storage...

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Let’s get this out of the way: I’m an accidental, yet unapologetic, Francophile. I married my French husband (as a result, we spend a decent chunk of time in France), I can speak a fair amount of the language, and my bookshelf, pantry, closet, and bathroom cabinet are all...

Tequila is produced in one of five Mexican states and made exclusively from the Weber azul agave plant.
The entire agave plant is harvested, trimmed, pressed, and distilled to make the final product.
Tequila can be bottled directly after distilling for a blanco variety or aged for an añejo variety.
Tequila is arguably one of Mexico's greatest national treasures. Made from the heart of the Weber azul agave plant, this spirit has been mass-produced since the 1600s and is one of the first indige...

In the house where I grew up, we had two living rooms: a formal one that we weren’t allowed to sit in, and the other that housed the television and, often, our overflowing toys and books. When my French husband visited my family home for the first time, the dual living room situation confused him: The house isn’t particularly large, and my parents don’t regularly host guests, so the formal living room sat empty most of the time. After some convincing, my parents gave us free rein to rearrange...

France’s wine mecca of Bordeaux may be known for its collectible vintages and palatial estates, but it is also home to a rustic grilling tradition straight out of its prized vineyards. In this region, grilling—or what the French call le barbecuing—often involves an open flame stoked by not traditional wood, but grape vine clippings. And no matter whether they’re cooking steak or poultry, meats cooked this way take on subtly smoky, woodsy flavors and aromas that are unlike any other.
It’s a se...

The sheet pan is one of the home kitchen’s unsung heroes. At first glance, it’s simply a broad metal pan that can be used in the oven, an indispensable tool for baking cookies and biscuits. But a sheet pan—also known as a baking sheet or baking tray—can be used to roast veggies, bake fish, and so much more. These days, savvy home cooks turn to their sheet pans to speed up meal prep or to throw together a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
So what exactly is a sheet pan? These flat, rectangular pans ar...

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Gin has a long-held reputation for creating erratic behavior and through the 16th and 17th centuries, had even been called “infamous” and allegedly named as the root cause for rising crime rates in London. Friends would tell me stories of how getting “gin drunk” made them...

As an American who grew up with a very nonchalant attitude towards mealtimes, I didn’t know what to expect when I first accompanied my now-husband on a trip to his family home in southwest France. Even though it was a decade ago, I remember the trip vividly: It was a cultural immersion that included going on trips to the open markets, nervously helping with meal preparation, and getting sideways glances for my New World table manners (a story for another time).

I came away from that trip with...

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To the average person, I could probably seem like a food snob. Not in the “I only eat at Michelin-starred restaurants” sort of way, but in the way where I want to know if the fish is wild-caught or farmed, or if the tomatoes used in the pasta sauce are indeed San Marzano,...

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Our extensive home-testing places the OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Silicone Kitchen Tongs in the top spot thanks to their versatility and sturdy stainless steel and silicone construction. We also highly endorse the Hot Target Set of 3 Tongs, because the set includes stainless and silicone tongs in 7-inch, 9-inch, and 12-inch sizes wh...

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If you're lucky enough to have experienced a dim sum meal, you're probably familiar with the flavorful dumplings, steamed buns, braised bite-sized meat dishes, and other tantalizing goods that make up this traditional Cantonese feast. Depending on where you're from, you may hear it called dim sum or yum cha. Either way, it's a...

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I started working in wine in 2009—wine tasting at the office was part of the company culture, and since I lived in San Francisco at the time, afternoon wine sampling would roll over into an extended happy hour at any of our local bars. My bartender friends loved creating ...

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We recommend the Prep Naturals Glass Meal Prep Containers if you are looking for reliable glass containers that are leakproof and microwavable. And the SimpleHouseware 2 Compartment Food Grade Meal Prep Containers are ideal if you want to stock up on a freezer- and dishwasher-safe option.
Prepping meals ahead can save time and...

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The Bentohaven Bento Lunch Box is our best overall pick. Our tester loved it for its compact yet roomy shape and tight-fitting leakproof capability. If you're shopping for your child, we recommend the Bentgo Kids' Lunch Box, which received high marks from our parent tester and her five-year-old.
A bento box is simply a boxed m...

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A half sheet pan is essential to every kitchen. Measuring in at around 18 x 13 inches (and as small as 16 x 12 inches), this size typically fits comfortably into a home oven. Simple in design and offering a ton of versatility, it can be used for making cookies and crackers, creating sheet pan dinners, roasting vegetables and p...