Kathy Landin

What is Absinthe? Is it legal in the U.S.? What are some good-quality bottles? How does a beginner get to know the Green Fairy? All your Absinthe answers are right here.

When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)

It might look like a standard corpse-hanging-from-a-tree prank, but sometimes something terrible really did happen.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.

There's a lot more to cognac than just Hennessy and Remy.

As we get busier, we get more stuff to make our lives easier, but because we're busy, we sometimes lose that stuff and then lose time looking for it. It's time we stopped losing our stuff and our time, yes?

Keeping a well-stocked bar has much to do with keeping the classics on hand, but it's also a good idea to go rogue and stock some offbeat booze. For variety's sake, you see? The key is to be sure these unique spirits are high quality and make great sippers, as well as conversation starters. Here are a few we recommend to get you started.

Having a proper home bar is mainly about stocking it with great booze, but if you want to be the kind of host who can tend that bar with talent and style, perhaps these seven handy bar gadgets are just what you need.

Add a vernal vibe to your look.

The kill-devil. Nelson's blood. The Pirate's drink. Demon water. Rum goes by many names, and it comes in just as many varieties. Here are five to help you choose how to fill out your bar.