Nick Pisano

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By Nick PisanoApril 13, 2025 4:15 pm EST Dragos Ciobanu / 500px/Getty Images It's hard to argue with Californians who claim the Golden State produces some of America's best wine in popular spots like Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles. However, those who love a bit of history with their wine should look to the opposite coast if they want to visit the nation's oldest winery. It's Brotherhood, located in the Hudson Valley region of New York.

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By Nick PisanoApril 13, 2025 8:15 am EST There's no denying that processed food gets a lot of criticism these days — often with good reason. A subset of so-called "ultraprocessed foods" like ice cream, soft drinks, and salty packaged snacks have been linked to higher risks of various health problems, ranging from heart disease to mental health issues. Understandably, many consumers are looking to eliminate as many processed products from their diet as possible.

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By Nick PisanoApril 11, 2025 4:15 pm EST Soup can be one of the most reliable and satisfying options on any restaurant menu. That's especially true for Olive Garden, which prides itself on its soup selection as a key part of its famous unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks. However, one choice on the chain's soup menu is best avoided: familiar, classic minestrone.

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By Nick PisanoApril 11, 2025 8:15 am EST Songsak Rohprasit/Getty Images Fried chicken may seem simple. However, those who've made it know how deceptively difficult it can be to create a quality meal with great flavor, crispy texture, and even cooking. Although many spend their time finessing their preparation or coating recipe, one of the most critical aspects of the process is also one of the most overlooked: the oil.

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By Nick PisanoApril 9, 2025 8:15 am EST grandbrothers/Shutterstock For those in the know, Costco's food court is the stuff of legend. From the famous cheap Costco hot dog meal to the unusual and iconic chicken bake, it's a much-discussed but still often underrated benefit of membership in the warehouse club. Among the most satisfying options is Costco's pizza, which observant shoppers and diners may have noticed is perforated with small holes throughout the crust.