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Enjoy Your Next Happy Hour on a Boat That Sailed Around the World

This Maryland tech entrepreneur made a big pivot — and now he’s skippering crabbing trips and sunset sails

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This Recipe Begins the Best Way Possible: With Beer

A superior way to fry your next batch of fish sliders

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How to Make the Magnificent Mexican-Inspired “La Hamburguesa” at Home

Sure, there are two salsas involved, but it is oh-so-worth it

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