Most grow wild, but there are about 30 species that are adapted to grow in people’s yards and pots indoors. While some of these ... species grow outdoors and take up a lot of space. Agave americana is ...

No matter how many times your mustache-twiddling friend says otherwise, mezcal is a hard spirit to understand for newcomers.

As you set out on your shopping expedition, note that size matters: An 8-quart pot is large enough for most home cooks, but if you’re in need of something more substantial, consider investing in ...

It turned out that the species is a decorative plant called agave americana, which is different from the blue agave plant used to make tequila, (this is the type being grown by TSI in Queensland).

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Stop Cooking these 10 Foods in Your Instant Pot See at Cnet In terms of size, the 6-quart models are the most popular for families and perfect if you're cooking for three to five people.

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Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

However, I’ve never seen vodka made out of agave before. A quick search suggests it’s an arrow in Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Skull quiver, but largely an overlooked part of the spirit landscape.

I’ve been tinkering with a recipe for old-fashioned chicken in a pot for years, but they all come out just tasting like chicken soup. Nigella Lawson’s wonderful cookbook “Cook, Eat ...