The sound of stone against stone, reducing shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, and Thai chilies into a paste and releasing the pungent fragrance of shrimp paste is almost a Proustian memory ...
Eric R. Danton has been contributing to Paste since 2013. His work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe and Pitchfork, among other publications.
Gia Margaret’s 2023 album, Romantic Piano, opens with “Hinoki Wood,” a serene stroke of repetition and layering. A single note hums in the background, as Margaret’s piano chords form a ...
Stranahan’s Whiskey, known for crafting American single malt in the heart of Denver, has claimed a major victory at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition by winning “Best in Class ...
Bavaria Smalt, a new malt-based carbonated soft drink, has officially made its debut in the Kenyan market, offering a healthier and refreshing alternative to traditional soft drinks. The product is a ...
Whisky provides sweet notes of oak, malt, and dried fruit, all highly complimenting winter foods, while honey is said to be having a global moment as a natural sweetener and identified as one of ...
In the UK, we’re often told to watch what we drink. This doesn’t mean keeping an eye on the pint glass when you raise it to your lips, although that also isn’t bad advice. No, alcohol intake is ...
MAlt is Middlebury’s alternative break program. Trips run during February break. 2025 trips will run February 1st-8th or 9th. The trip application is open October 7th-20th, midnight. Three application ...
Gochujang is a versatile red chili paste that's considered a staple ingredient in Korean cooking. The spicy paste is typically made from fermented soybeans, glutinous rice, barley malt powder, chili ...
In mythology, Osiris, the Egyptian god of agriculture, is credited with teaching humans how to manufacture beer. In ancient Egypt, beer was made by burying barley in pots to promote germination and ...