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On behalf of Bar Maven, Kenta Goto, of namesake Bar Goto and sister concept Bar Goto Niban, here is his seasonal and signature Yuzu Hot Toddy. Beloved NYC bar maven Kenta Goto is the owner and Beverage Director of the World’s #83 Best Bar 2022, Bar Goto on NYC’s LES, and sister concept in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights, Bar Goto Niban. This holiday cocktail is based on a whisky hot toddy but presented with a Japanese twist––very representative of Kenta. Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus harvested in the winter in Japan. According to Kenta, people often throw an entire yuzu in a bath...

Great Gifts Kids Can Make – Special Replay Are you ready for the just for kids series? Here are some great gifts kids can make! And for cheap. The holidays are coming soon and you may be thinking about what to buy people in your family. Well, it is time to think about this and to be on the lookout for the things people really need. Here are some more great podcasts for gifts kids can make! Gifts Kids Make DIY Christmas Gifts Thanksgiving Crafts Gifts Especially for Mom I’m going to give you some great ideas about the things...

In this activity we will be using chemically-made electricity in a battery to demonstrate how the flow of electricity through water results in splitting water into its hydrogen and oxygen. This process of passing an electrical current through a solution or substance is called electrolysis. As a review, Electricity is defined as the flow of electrons from one molecule to another within a  substance and can be produced using six different methods. These include: Chemical reaction Friction Heat Light Magnetism Pressure We power many items from a flashlight to a watch using the chemical reaction in batteries. Before starting this activity,...

If you ever—and we do mean ever—need a mystery solved, ask the internet for help. The amount of collective wisdom, combined with the Holmesian skills of amateur sleuths, is absolutely staggering. And you’re likely to feel your jaw drop at how quickly they find the answer to your question.The r/whatisthisthing subreddit is a 2.2-million-member-strong online group that solves mysteries. And quite successfully, we might add! Internet users share a photo of an odd, bizarre, and often vintage item that puzzles them. Then, the community comes together to explain what it is, what it’s used for, and (if they happen to...

Amazon has deals to help you out in the kitchen! For a limited time, scoot over to Amazon where they’re hosting up to 50% off select Ototo’s Kitchen Accessories & Supplies! These cute kitchen accessories will not only help you out when you’re preparing your favorite meals, but the fun designs are sure to be a hit with your kiddos, too! These work make adorable stocking stuffers. Here are some deals we spotted… Ototo Cup of Nessie, Baby Nessie Tea Infuser Mug in White Only $12.97 (regularly $27.95) Ototo Sweet Nessie Sugar Spoon Only $7.95 (regularly $11.95) Ototo Nessie Ladle Spoon...