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☆ I went on my first sober vacation in 22 years. I didn't miss alcohol and I was more present with my family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I just went on my first alcohol-free vacation and found that I enjoyed myself much more. I started drinking alcohol when I turned 21 and, with the exception of when I traveled during my pregnancies, every vacation I've taken since has involved alcohol. I enjoyed my trip so much more by not numbing out with alcoholTerri Peters enjoyed her alcohol-free vacation. I was way more present with my familyTerri Peters recently took her first vacation since going sober and felt she was more present with her family. According to Kuda, going into an alcohol-free vacation with the mindset that you're going to experience great things is key.

Persons: I've, Terri Peters, mary brunches, Amanda Kuda, Kuda, you'll, you've, I'd, Shirley, I'm, it's, margaritas Organizations: National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions, Business, Geographic, Topo Locations: California, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Baja California, grenadine, Topo Chico

☆ The music labels are still suing the internet companies. That's a warning for the AI industry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThe AI boom has been accompanied by AI lawsuits filed by content owners like The New York Times against big AI companies like Open AI. That was when we had lawsuits like Metallica vs Napster , or MGM vs Grokster , or Arista vs. Lime Group . And when Congress proposed laws like PIPA and SOPA , and when music labels and Hollywood studios were trying to get broadband companies to help them stop illegal downloads . Turns out, things are not so settled, and the music labels are still arguing — successfully, apparently, — that broadband companies can be held liable for bad behavior enabled by their broadband.

Persons: —, Cox Organizations: Service, New York Times, Napster, Reuters, Business, Cox Communications, U.S, Circuit, Cox Enterprises, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, Metallica, MGM, Arista, Lime, Hollywood Locations: Richmond , Virginia, Virginia

☆ Beyoncé approves of cowboycore
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Completing her look were a pair of aviator-style shades, an embellished head scarf and a stone-colored cowboy hat. In fact, Beyoncé hasn’t been without a cowboy hat in nearly two weeks. On TikTok #cowboycore has 11.4 million views and counting, where users video themselves styling a wide-brimmed rancher cap or, as in one video, pairing vintage leather chaps with a belted trench coat. Cowboy boots, for one, were plucked from their country context and thrust onto the urban streets of metropolitan cities years ago. The embroidered leather boots have been a mainstay of the style set ever since, transcending over the years from a subversive statement piece to something more timeless.

Persons: —, Houston , Texas —, Gaurav, Beyoncé hasn’t, Louis Vuitton, Stetson, There’s, Sunday Beyoncé, James Devaney, Bella Hadid, Tito, Hadid, klaxon, Kim Kardashian, Louis Vuitton’s, Tom Ford, Suzanne Plunkett, They’ve, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, Britney Spears, Kate Moss, Celine, Raf Simons Organizations: CNN, Bushwick, New York, Sunday, Super Bowl, London Fashion, Reuters Locations: New, Houston , Texas, Texas, Weatherford , Texas, Paris

☆ A Japanese bakery is using AI to produce ‘romance bread’ targeted at love-averse youth
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Saki Toi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Through this analysis, they identified five key feelings of romance: first encounter, first date, jealousy, heartbreak and mutual love. The bakery then reportedly worked its magic to transform these feelings into various flavors of fluffy steamed bread. Next, AI extracted the lyrics of approximately 35,000 songs related to love and food from a Japanese database. “The selection of ingredients was done by AI, but our role was to make them into bread,” said Yuki Kitazawa, a developer at Kimuraya bakery. “We paid attention to the colors used to express romantic emotions visually and aimed for a vibrant and pop appearance for Love Bread.”

Persons: “ Ren, Pan, Kimuraya, ”, Yuki Kitazawa Organizations: Tokyo CNN, NEC Corp, NEC, “ Locations: Japan, Kanto

☆ Cheese, yogurt and dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Mira Cheng | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from Rizo-López Foods Inc. due to possible Listeria contamination. Since then, the recall has expanded to include additional products made with the recalled yogurt, sour cream and cheese, such as dressings, sandwiches and salad kits. Brands and the products they have recalled in the past week include:• Sprouts Farmers Market: No Brand Chicken Street Taco Kit• SaveMart: Chicken Street Taco Kit• The Perfect Bite Co: Mexican Style Street Corn Bites• Stater Bros: Chicken Street Taco Kit• Fresh Express: Fresh Express Salsa! They can contact Rizo-López Foods Inc. directly with questions at 1-833-296-2233, and report adverse events to the FDA. This is not the first recall of Rizo-López Foods Inc. products related to Listeria, according to the CDC investigation.

Persons: Joe’s, •, Kit •, Tom Thumb, • Dole, Jack, Olive, • Marketside, Bacon, • Rojo’s, Don Pancho, Poblano Caesar, Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo, Campesino, Dos, Casa, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, Costco, López Foods Inc, Brands, • Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Star, HEB, Express, FDA, Rizo Bros, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Get CNN, CNN Health, Foods Locations: Vons, Marketside, Rio Grande , Food City, El, San Carlos, Santa Maria, Casa Cardenas, California, Texas, Hawaii

NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl Sunday is here — and, as always, there's a vast roster of advertisers ready to vie for fans' attention during game breaks. Airing a Super Bowl commercial is no easy feat. “This Super Bowl is a blast from the past. She added that “everything old is new again,” with successful Super Bowl ads or messages from the past making more returns this year. Of course, not all advertisers release their ads ahead of the game, so there will be surprises on Sunday.

Persons: ”, Linli Xu, Christopher Walken, Kate McKinnon, There’s, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Uber, Judy ” Judy Sheindlin —, Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Patrick J, Adams, Gabriel Macht, Kimberly Whitler, “, Taylor Swift Organizations: University of Minnesota, Sunday's San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, CBS, Paramount, BMW, University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, Mobile Locations: Sunday's, Labrador

☆ Rome Finally Gets the Modern Hotels It Deserves
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Laura May Todd | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The first city hotel from a company better known for its beach resort and spas, Six Senses Rome opened last spring in a historic palazzo on Piazza San Marcello, a short walk from the Pantheon. The Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola oversaw the design, keeping the graceful lines of the original structure while transforming it into a light-drenched contemporary retreat. She housed the reception and lobby bar in a glass-topped atrium, filling the space with giant potted plants. In one section of the lobby, glass flooring reveals a glimpse of an ancient subterranean baptismal pool that belongs to the neighboring church. Then there’s the spa, in many ways the centerpiece of the hotel.

Persons: Patricia Urquiola, Urquiola Locations: Piazza San, Spanish, hammam

☆ I made Guy Fieri's legendary Trash Can Nachos, and they're the perfect Super Bowl snack
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Chelsea Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Chelsea Davis for InsiderI started by making the marinade for my carne asada, which is typically made with grilled and sliced beef. Chelsea Davis for InsiderThis simmering process took about an hour and a half, which gave me time to do everything else. Chelsea Davis for InsiderOn the side, I had sliced avocado and radish slices for garnish and serving with the nachos. Chelsea Davis for InsiderI was worried the tower would just collapse, but it actually held together quite well. Chelsea Davis for InsiderIt didn't look like the prettiest dish in the world, but the toppings seemed evenly distributed throughout the chips.

Persons: —, Guy Fieri, Read, Chelsea Davis, carne, queso blanco, pico de gallo, carne asada, oregano Organizations: Service, Business, SMC Locations: Mexican, oregano, Oaxaca, Asadero, Monterey Jack

☆ 8 ways to upgrade a box of cake mix, from a former pastry cook
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Pippa Allen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm a former pastry cook, and I think cake mixes are a great low-effort but delicious dessert. But when an occasion necessitates a cake, boxed mixes are a great way to deliver a surefire success with minimal effort. Read on for some of the best hacks I've learned for making boxed cake mixes taste homemade. Adding an extra egg makes a cake super moistYou can also add an extra egg yolk. But I also love using buttermilk for chocolate cake mixes or coconut milk for a tropical spin.

Persons: I'm, —, Read, I've, Kristen Griffin, Regis Lagrange Organizations: Service, Mayo Locations: mayo

☆ I tried 28 of Trader Joe's popular dips, and I'd buy at least half of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

I tried 28 dips and spreads from Trader Joe's to see which would be the best for a Super Bowl party. As a regular connoisseur of Trader Joe's salsas and spreads, I decided to try some of the chain's most popular dips. AdvertisementThe pimento cheese dip basically was comfort food in a containerTrader Joe's pimento cheese dip was soft and flavorful. VERDICT: I may not be an expert on Southern dips, but Trader Joe's pimento cheese option tasted like a winner. So it was unsurprising that Trader Joe's upgraded version of this familiar favorite turned out to be one of the standout dips I tried.

Persons: Joe's, —, Wilson, I'm, I'd, could've, Savanna, pico de gallo, Wilson I'm, jalapeño hummus, hummus, it's, Wilson It's, tzatziki, Wilson I've, Joe's tzatziki, Margherita, I've, pico, gallo, It's, Wilson Chunky, you've Organizations: Super Bowl, Service, Wilson, Joe's Locations: Buffalo, Savanna, Southern, dill, Joe's Buffalo, Monterey Jack, cayenne

☆ Trader Joe's shoppers have spoken: These are the best things to buy at the chain right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The winners were selected based on shopper surveys, and categories include things like best beverage, best sweet treat, and best overall winner. AdvertisementUnlike many other grocery stores that sell bananas by the pound, Trader Joe's has become known for selling them at 19 cents per banana. The list is rounded out by Trader Joe's Persian cucumbers and the lemony arugula-basil salad kit. This year's pick for the best appetizer is creamy spinach-and-artichoke dipTrader Joe's creamy spinach-and-artichoke dip won best appetizer, beating out many fan-favorite products. In Business Insider's own Trader Joe's appetizer taste test from food writer Lucien Formichella, the chain's Greek spanakopita actually scored a second-place spot.

Persons: —, Joe's, Emma Kershaw, Toscano, Leah Kern, that's, creamer, Lucien Formichella, spanakopita, Diana Blinkhorn, Paige Bennett Organizations: Service, Fame, Business, of Fame Locations: Brazil

☆ U.K. to Ban Disposable Vapes in Plan to Combat Use by Children
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Megan Specia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The brightly colored packaging is a slick mix of ombré pink and lime green. The nicotine inside comes wreathed in a “strawberry kiwi” flavor. Increasingly, plastic disposable vapes like this one are making their way into the hands of children, with one in five young people in Britain between the ages of 11 and 17 trying vaping last year, according to Action on Smoking and Health, an independent public health charity. Soon, they will be banned in Britain, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Monday, as he unveiled a package of measures to ban single-use vapes, restrict flavors, and regulate packaging and displays. Britain is following several other nations, and a number of American states, that have already taken steps to curb underage vaping, as the colorful and trendy packaging and fruit or candy flavoring has proved appealing to teenagers and children.

Persons: vaping, Rishi Sunak Locations: Britain

☆ We've made 165 recipes from celebrity chefs to find the best ones. Here are the winners in each category.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

Read previewBusiness Insider put the best recipes from celebrity chefs head-to-head to find the most delicious salads, desserts, bread, beverages, and more. AdvertisementRead more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' recipes for blueberry pancakes, and the best used whipped egg whites. Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made 4 celebrity chefs' recipes for overnight oats, and the best was served in a cantaloupe. This celebrity chef's garlic bread was buttery, spicy, and not at all soggyThe texture of Guy Fieri's garlic bread was spot-on. AdvertisementRead more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' recipes for white sangria, and the best was also the prettiest.

Persons: —, Paige Bennett, Tiffany Leigh, Bennett's, Bennett, Carla Hall's microwaved, Bobby Deen's, Nancy, Nancy Fuller, Ina Garten's, Read, Ree Drummond, Alton Brown, Curtis Stone, Flay's, Paige Bennett Bobby Flay's, Guy, Guy Fieri's, Tiffany Leigh Fieri's, pico de gallo, Leigh, roja, Gordon Ramsay's, Paige Bennett Bennett, Giada De Laurentiis, Trisha Yearwood, Aarón Sánchez, Fieri's, Alex Guarnaschelli's, Alex Guarnaschelli, Rachel Ray, Paula Deen, Carla Hall's cornbread, Alton Brown's, dill, Sunny, Paige Bennett Garten, Anderson's coleslaw, Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, Sunny Anderson, Lucien Formichella, Brown, Bobby Flay, Keller's, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, skillet, Rachael Ray's, Alfredo, Katie Lee Biegel's fettuccine, Chelsea Davis, Ree Drummond's, Giada de, Chelsea Davis Davis, Drummond, De Laurentiis, Laurentiis, Davis, Duff, Bobby Flay's, Gordon, Bobby, Flay, papayas, pecans, caramelized pecans, we've, Sandra, Sandra Lee's boozy, milkshake, minty, Geoffrey Zakarian's margarita, Geoffrey, Rachael Ray's negroni, Ina Garten's mulled, Bobby Flay's Bloody Mary, Geoffrey Zakarian's, Ina, Gina Neely, Rachael Ray, Guarnaschelli, Ray Organizations: Service, Business, Insider Hall, Garten, kiwis, Alton, cranberries Locations: scone, Worcestershire, Garten, mayo, cayenne, Buffalo, Swiss chard, Ree, Moscow

☆ JCPenney has become TikTokers' unlikely beauty obsession
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

JCPenney has replaced its Sephora shops with JCPenney Beauty sections. JCPenney's revamped beauty department has become a destination for finding beauty brands TikTokers can't get at other beauty stores. Last summer, the retailer launched KimChi Chic Beauty in more than 600 stores, beauty trade publication Happi reported. JCPenney replaced Sephora shops with JCPenney Beauty. Beauty retailer Ulta hit $2.5 billion in net sales last quarter, an increase of more than 6%.

Persons: —, JC, Kailey, JCPenney, JCPenney's, Adam Ryan, Alexis Androulakis, @thelipsticklesbians, y’all, @JCPenney, ike, orth, Penney Organizations: JCPenney, Service, JC Penney, Sephora, Black, Black Enterprise, Alpha Locations: JCPenney, Staten Island

☆ Top marketers from Popeyes, Kawasaki, and more dish on how they'll maximize the value of their first-ever Super Bowl ads
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewPepsiCo's lemon-lime soda Starry is only one year old, but millions of US consumers will soon see its first-ever Super Bowl ad, as it battles to steal share from stalwarts like 7-Up and Sprite. AdvertisementPopeye's will use its Super Bowl spot to introduce five new chicken wing flavors. First-time advertisers are also looking beyond TVTo justify the high price of a Super Bowl ad, however, marketers invest heavily to keep the conversation going across other channels. And Popeye's, which hopes to drive people to one of its restaurants with a Super Bowl-themed promo, also hopes to extend the campaign beyond the Super Bowl. Highdive is working on BetMGM's first Super Bowl ad this year.

Persons: —, Nielsen, Sami Siddiqui, Michael Smith, Bob O'Brien, O'Brien, Popeye's Siddiqui, Mark Gross, Highdive Organizations: Service, Business, Super, Kawasaki, Popeye's, Kawasaki Motors Corp, Bowl, National Collegiate Athletic

☆ BodyArmor thinks eliminating this one ingredient will help it topple Gatorade
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Coca Cola-owned BodyArmor is unleashing its newest beverage as part of its years-long effort to overthrow Pepsi’s Gatorade from its position as the top-selling sports drink brand. Rolling out to retailers this month is BodyArmor Zero Sugar, a sugar-free version of its popular flavored sports drink, taking aim at Gatorade’s G Zero beverages. “We know that there is a consumer that looks specifically for zero sugar, and until now, BodyArmor didn’t have a product to play with there.”BodyArmor Zero Sugar comes in four flavors, including fruit punch, lemon lime, orange and cherry lime. BODYARMOR Sports DrinkSweating from competitionBodyAmor has been gaining on the dominance Gatorade has held for about six decades but still lags far behind. Research firm Euromonitor reports that Gatorade commanded 63.5% of US sports drink marketshare in 2023, compared to BodyArmor’s 12% and 14.3% for its sister brand Powerade.

Persons: Pepsi’s, isn’t, Federico Muyshondt, Coke, “, BodyArmor, ” Muyshondt, It’s, ”, Muyshondt, BodyAmor, Zero, Duane Stanford, Powerade, Stanford, ” Stanford, BodyArmor’s Muyshondt, “ BodyArmor Organizations: New, New York CNN, Pepsi’s Gatorade, Gatorade, CNN, Research, Beverage Digest, BodyArmor, Stanford Locations: New York, Canada

☆ We asked a dermatologist about the mystery marks on Trump's hand. Here's what he said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. As with Trump's health in the past, people on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to speculate about what caused the marks. AdvertisementZeichner shared four possibilities for the rashes on Trump's hand, all of which are probably less interesting than what the internet is theorizing. Possibility 1: His hands are too dryZeichner said the most common causes of hand rashes were dryness and overwashing. AdvertisementPossibility 4: None of the aboveAs Zeichner pointed out, hand rashes can be caused by almost anything, including something as unsuspecting as bug bites.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Jean Carroll's, Joshua Zeichner, Zeichner, Trump, germophobe, margarita Organizations: Service, New, Business, Sinai, Trump Locations: New York, New York City

☆ We asked a dermatologist about the mystery marks on Trump's hands. Here's what he said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A dermatologist speculated that the hand marks are rashes and could be caused by many things. As with Trump's health in the past , people on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to speculate about what caused the marks. AdvertisementZeichner shared four possibilities for the rashes on Trump's hands, all of which are likely less interesting than what the internet is theorizing. Possibility 1: His hands are too dryZeichner said that the most common causes of hand rashes are dryness and overwashing. AdvertisementPossibility 4: None of the aboveAs Zeichner pointed out, hand rashes could be caused by almost anything, including something as unsuspecting as bug bites.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Jean Carroll's, Joshua Zeichner, Zeichner, Trump, germophobe, margarita Organizations: Service, New, Sinai, Trump Locations: New York, New York City

☆ I've followed the Mediterranean diet for over 2 years. Here are 10 groceries I always stock up on.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Jennifer Barton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I've followed the Mediterranean diet for over 2 years, and I buy a lot of staples to keep in my pantry. Other essentials in the Mediterranean diet include foods high in healthy fats and protein. In the two years I've followed the Mediterranean diet, I've cut out red and white meat (I still eat fish) and swapped the processed buys for fresh food. Jennifer BartonOlive oil is the staple ingredient in everything I eat on the Mediterranean diet. Canned tuna is an affordable alternative to fresh fishFresh fish adds protein to the Mediterranean diet.

Persons: I've, —, Jennifer Barton Olive, Jennifer Barton, Jennifer Barton Fish, Jennifer Barton I'm, dill, Hugh Fearnley, Whittingstall, I'd, I'm, Barton Organizations: Service Locations: Dairy, cilantro

☆ Why Princess Poppy was dressed as a green troll at the Emmy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

There are looks, there are looks, and then there’s whatever Princess Poppy was serving at the 2024 Emmy Awards. RuPaul took the moment to advocate for LGBTQ rights in a speech so earnest one hardly noticed the green troll standing in the background. As for Princess Poppy, she’s had a mixed relationship with fame since being voted off Season 15 of the show last year. “I’m obsessed with Princess Poppy,” one X user said alongside a video of the drag queen dancing in full troll look during the event. “Princess Poppy you will always be famous,” one fan wrote.

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Learn more about the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, and other best credit cards for airport lounge access. Here's a look inside the Chase Sapphire Lounge LaGuardia, and why this lounge is particularly impressive for both Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders and affluent travelers. Only $550-per-year Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit cardholders have unlimited access to US Sapphire Lounges through Priority Pass. The family room at the Chase Sapphire Lounge in LaGuardia is perfect for people traveling with young children. Chase's network of Chase Sapphire Lounges is growing quickly, with prior locations in Boston and Hong Kong and a smaller space called the Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin.

Persons: LaGuardia, —, Chase, cardholders, Brooklyn, Joseph Leonard, Joe, There's, Chase Chase isn't, John F Organizations: Chase, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Service, New, LaGuardia Airport's, Chase Sapphire, The Club, LaGuardia, Air Canada, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sky Club, Sapphire, Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve LaGuardia Food, Joe Coffee Company, Spa, Face, New York, Kennedy International Airport, Etihad Airways Locations: New York City, LaGuardia, Manhattan, New, Boston, Hong Kong, Austin

☆ I went on Norwegian's newest luxury and ultra-luxury ships targeting wealthy travelers — see how a $685 per night cruise compares to a $210 per night one
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementWhen you think of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, you probably think of its giant amusement park-like cruise ships with 10-story-tall slides, go-kart tracks, and many families. Its newest Oceania Vista ship, which debuted in May 2023, is at the higher end of the range with a 1,200-guest capacity. Regent Seven Seas Cruises — the true ultra-luxury optionThe Seven Seas Grandeur's pool was surrounded by several hot tubs. And both vessels — built without loud water slides or arcades — exude a feeling of peace and quiet not often experienced throughout larger family-friendly cruise ships . Brittany Chang/Business InsiderNCLH's mass-market eponymous brand still has more ships in its fleet than Regent Seven Seas and Oceania combined.

Persons: —, NCLH, Brittany Chang, Hermes Birkin, Bulgari, Jacques Pépin, isn't, — they're, I've, Pablo Picasso, Mark Kempa Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings, Regent Seven Seas, Regent Seven, Service, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Norwegian Cruise, Mexico itineraries, Business, Oceania, Culinary Arts, Regent Locations: Oceania, Norwegian, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, New York City, Oceania Vista, Brittany, French, France, Nicaragua, Regent Seven Seas

☆ A 29-year old who has been sober for 8 years reveals how she lets loose without drinking alcohol on first dates
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Julia Naftulin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Gemmika Champion has been dating while sober for most of her adult life. AdvertisementShortly before 10 p.m. on a brisk Friday, Gemmika Champion and her date arrive at Brasil's, a Latin dance venue in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood. Champion, a sober and single 29-year-old who views first dates as opportunities for fun and exploration, is in her element. "Getting sober, I built a better foundation for my understanding of who I am and what I want," Champion told BI. Setting boundaries with datesThough Champion is full of sober date ideas, she also doesn't mind meeting at bars or restaurants that serve alcohol.

Persons: —, Gemmika, She's, doesn't, she's, lattes, it's Organizations: Service, Gallup Locations: Brasil's, Philadelphia's Old City, Philadelphia

☆ The must-have ingredients a cookbook author always has on hand for making Mediterranean-style dishes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Mediterranean diet including a variety of cuisines that emphasize flavorful, unprocessed foods. A woman who grew up in Egypt said she cooks healthy meals for her family with simple ingredients. Make tasty Mediterranean food with basic flavor enhancers like cumin, citrus, turmeric, and garlic. "On the Mediterranean diet, you really don't use ultra-processed foods, but that's not the same as a bag of frozen peas." Simple spices, herbs, and aromatics can build big flavorsKaradsheh said people shouldn't be intimidated by cooking Mediterranean food, since it doesn't take exotic ingredients.

Persons: —, Suzy Karadsheh, Karadsheh, that's, shouldn't, she's, Salmon Organizations: Service, New York Times Locations: Egypt, Greece, Morroco

☆ I tried 3 fruity mocktail recipes from celebrity chefs, and the best could pass as a real cocktail
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Paige Bennett for InsiderIt really doesn't get any easier than this. Paige Bennett for InsiderI did wish there was some kind of garnish to make the drink feel more like a cocktail. Paige Bennett for InsiderThe first few sips were mainly club soda, which is not entirely pleasant on its own. Paige Bennett for InsiderOne of my favorite cocktail ingredients is ginger beer. Paige Bennett for InsiderThis virgin margarita was really good and refreshing.

Persons: —, Aaron McCargo Jr, Geoffrey Zakarian, Ree Drummond, McCargo, Paige Bennett, Geoffrey Zakarian's, Zakarian's, margarita, Ree, I'd, McCargo Jr, we've Organizations: Service, Business, Food

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