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Jess Thomson

  • Freelance Food and Travel Writer, Freelance
Seattle
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, MSN Mexico, The Guardian, Aol, Newsweek, WIRED en Español and
Writer. Eater. Live-life-to-its-fullest-er. Author of the food blog Hogwash, Pike Place Market Recipes, and Top Pot Hand-Forged Doughnuts.
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The #1 Tip for Making the Best Martini, According to 3 Bartenders Original

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By Jess Thomson
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Credit: Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Choosing the right gin depends on whether you prefer a twist, olives, or a dirty martini. London Dry gins like Bombay Sapphire are ideal for dirty martinis with olive brine. Lighter gins like Thomas Dakin are great for beginners exploring gin's flavors. I trend toward fancy hotel bars when I need to feel fabulous. I love that ordering a martini there immediately transforms me into a movie star without the cost of an actual hotel room.
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The Easy Trick for Making Store-Bought Hot Cocoa Way Better Original

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By Jess Thomson
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Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Key Takeaways Add a knob of butter to instant hot cocoa — it turns a simple mug into a silky, rich treat. Salted butter deepens chocolate flavor; unsalted boosts creamy texture — either makes cocoa feel luxe. Growing up the weakling in a family of winterproof skiers, hot chocolate was my parents’ way of softening the blow of a good blizzard. Daily stops at the hot chocolate machine were encouraged.
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The easy trick for making store-bought hot cocoa way better

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By Jess Thomson
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I know you already have it in your fridge.Key TakeawaysAdd a knob of butter to instant hot cocoa it turns a simple mug into a silky, rich treat. Salted butter deepens chocolate flavor; unsalted boosts creamy texture either makes cocoa feel luxe.Growing up the weakling in a family of winterproof skiers, hot chocolate was my parents way of softening the blow of a good blizzard. Daily stops at the hot chocolate machine were encouraged.
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