Kristen Adaway

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

The city of Athens is one of the South’s hidden gems.

15 Cool Things to Do in Athens, Georgia

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Simmer Down

From hearty stews to delicious soups, Simmer Down is your go-to recipe-driven guide to cooking your favorite comfort foods with some helpful tips from experts.

Simmer Down: Go-To Recipe Guide to Cooking Soups, Stews & More

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Jam is way more versatile than we give it credit for.

How to Make Fresh Homemade Fruit Jam

Pantry Goals

From the best recommendations at Trader Joe's and Aldi to our favorite products at global markets, these stories provide you with all the inspiration you need for your next grocery trip.

Pantry Goals - Thrillist

Veg Table

Eat clean with these vegan- and vegetarian-friendly recipes, and discover the top-rated plant-based food and drink spaces.

Veg Table: Healthy Recipes & Plant-Based Champions - Thrillist

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Trader Joe’s is a store I could aimlessly wander around for hours, all while throwing as many products as I can fit into my tote as possible.

The 15 Essential Vegan Items at Trader Joe’s 

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If you’ve ever subjected yourself to last-minute gift shopping then you’re familiar with walking down store aisles past a huge display of snowflake-decorated tins.

How Gourmet Popcorn Tins Became the Gift of Christmas 

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Amusement parks may be a staple of summer, but there are drawbacks to visiting when everyone is on vacation: long lines, crowded restaurants, heat that doesn’t seem to let up, even when those misters are on full blast.

The Best Amusement Parks to Visit This Winter

Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

Thanksgiving

<p>From the best things to cook &amp; what to watch and do, to how you can spend time volunteering, Thrillist will help you have the best Thanksgiving.</p>


Thrillist Thanksgiving Guides: Everything to Buy, Cook, Watch & Do This Year

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Whether you're a longtime vegan or new to plant-based cooking, this side dish is a game changer.

Upgrade Your Dinner Table With Vegan Creamed Spinach 

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One of my earliest food memories involves the presence of King’s Hawaiian rolls on my grandma’s dinner table during Thanksgiving.

Bake the Fluffiest Hawaiian Sweet Rolls for Your Next Dinner

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Excellent Pie Shops That Will Ship Right to Your Doorstep

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There’s something about the holiday season that makes my chocolate craving kick into full force.

This Vegan Chocolate Almond Bark Is The Easiest Dessert You're Not Making (Yet)

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One of the best things about food is that it can unite people across cultures, languages, states, and even countries.

How to Make a Perfect Pot of Jamaican Rice and Peas

Hot Bake

<p>Welcome to our monthly baking column where we share recipes, interview experts, and chronicle all things bread, pastry, and dessert.</p>


Hot Bake: Recipes for Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More

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After scrolling down my Instagram feed for approximately 30 seconds, I realized that a) I need to take a picture in front of fall foliage immediately and b) I need more apple cider donuts in my life.

Celebrate Fall with Homemade Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

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Even though apple pie is a timeless classic, there’s nothing wrong with giving it a slight upgrade.

Kristen Adaway

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15 Cool Things to Do in Athens, Georgia

From UGA home games to the city’s local breweries, there are plenty of reasons to take a daytrip to Athens.

How to Make Fresh Homemade Fruit Jam

Trade Street Jam Co. founder Ashley Rouse has a recipe for a refreshing blueberry jam without a ton of sugar.

The 15 Essential Vegan Items at Trader Joe’s

From cinnamon rolls to veggie dumplings.

How Gourmet Popcorn Tins Became the Gift of Christmas

And how you can support small popcorn businesses this year.

The Best Amusement Parks to Visit This Winter

Eggnog and roller coasters? Yes, please!

Upgrade Your Dinner Table With Vegan Creamed Spinach

Make sure you have nutmeg.

Bake the Fluffiest Hawaiian Sweet Rolls for Your Next Dinner

These golden brown buns are a dinner table staple—or, at least they definitely should be.

Excellent Pie Shops That Will Ship Right to Your Doorstep

Thanksgiving dessert can't come sooner.

This Vegan Chocolate Almond Bark Is The Easiest Dessert You're Not Making (Yet)

You only need three ingredients and a microwave.

How to Make a Perfect Pot of Jamaican Rice and Peas

Transport yourself to the Caribbean with this recipe from chef Andre Fowles.

Celebrate Fall with Homemade Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

Baking these fall treats just became easier with tips from Erin McKenna.

This Gooey Apple-Pecan Pie Recipe Is the Ultimate Fall Dessert

Get the best of both worlds with this Southern twist on a sweet classic.