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Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:05 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
The traditional Irish coffee dates back to World War II in Limerick, Ireland. It didn't hit the U.S. until the early 1950s.
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Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:11 PM MDT
|By Ezra Garcia
Sturgis Brown High School won the 2023 South Dakota ProStart Invitational, earning them a spot in the national competition in Washington, DC.
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Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:42 AM MST
|By Eric W Gardner
Cooking Made Easy - Dried or Fresh Herbs?
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Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:52 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
Don't know if you would want to do a belly dance after drinking this delightful dessert drink. Still, it is enjoyable.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:54 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
What do you get when you combine fish with plants? At Western Dakota Technical College the answer is aquaponics.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:49 PM MST
|By Jack Siebold
Dig out that old bottle of liquor you haven't used in a couple of years and experiment with it.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:06 AM MST
|By Alena Neves
Turtle Soup, a special promotion every Friday at The Journey Museum and Learning Center in Rapid City, where storytellers provide insight into the Black Hills culture and history in a special afternoon delight of soup and storytime.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:38 PM MST
|By Juliana Alford
Foodies of Custer, restaurant week kicks off this week and local restaurants are ready for your empty stomachs.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 8:54 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
We can thank bartenders in European cities such as Rome, London, and Paris for creating some of our most classic cocktails.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:37 AM MST
|By Eric W Gardner
Cooking Made Easy - Are Nonstick Pans Safe to Use?
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Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:54 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
When you think of New Orleans, the Hurricane drink comes to mind. However, there are other great, traditional Big Easy cocktails you should try.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:12 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
Failing on a Valentine's Day gift? Knock out this cocktail, but don't tell your sweetheart how easy it is. Make your sweetie believe you put a lot of love into it.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:59 PM MST
|By Alena Neves
It was a display of flaky pastry with layers and layers of buttery goodness all wrapped up in wonderful-smelling fresh croissants Monday morning.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:18 PM MST
|By KOTA Staff
“It is such an honor to celebrate these two outstanding South Dakota chefs,” said James Hagen, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tourism. “Anybody who has been to their restaurants can easily understand why they are semifinalists for this incredible award."
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:23 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
An Irish whiskey cocktail might not be on your menu, especially after dinner. But add a little cream to that whiskey and it is a different story.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:54 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
Happy Ginuary! Yes, that is a real thing, kind of. So here's a 1920s era treat but be aware, it is quite bitter.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 12:52 PM MST
|By Jack Siebold
The traditional old fashioned cocktail is becoming popular again. But making the same old fashioned can get old. Some minor changes and you can have an entirely different drink.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 8:34 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
While Prohibition ultimately failed, it did ease America's drinking problem. It also brought us the modern cocktail, thanks to attempts to mask the taste of hootch and bathtub gin.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 9:32 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
A good champagne can set you back a little; but a good bottle of prosecco is a pleasant substitute and great for everyday drinking.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 9:40 AM MST
|By KOTA Staff
Fork Real Café goes "above and beyond to give back to the residents of the community it serves.”
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:03 PM MST
|By Jack Siebold
Who has all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile? It's the Grinch of course but we might also be talking about our Mixology at Home bartender.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:22 AM MST
|By Kate Robinson
Youth and family Services is to receive the sustainability award from The Rapid City Standing Committee on Sustainability.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:34 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
You could say this Old Fashioned is an East meets West concoction.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM MST
|By Jack Siebold
Holiday drinks can be a little involved but while this pumpkin-flavored treat has a lot of ingredients, it is easy to make, for any home bartender.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 11:58 AM MST
|By Eric W Gardner
Cooking Made Easy - The Importance of Resting Steaks
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 8:45 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
Looking for a nice, smooth after-dinner cocktail? We have you covered with this coffee-based drink.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 5:49 PM MDT
|By Juliana Alford
When Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe closes, it is a sure sign that winter is coming.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 5:32 PM MDT
|By Juliana Alford
Don't toss those Halloween candy wrappers.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 6:52 PM MDT
|By Juliana Alford
Do you agree on Jolly Ranchers as the favorite Halloween treat in South Dakota?
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 5:03 PM MDT
|By Juliana Alford
Time to lift a pint as we celebrate National American Beer Day.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 11:17 AM MDT
|By KOTA Staff
Finding the most popular Halloween treat isn't easy but of the top four in a nationwide survey, what is your pick? Take the poll on our home page.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 9:07 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
This cocktail is surprisingly good; even though it was an on-air experiment.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM MDT
|By Eric W Gardner
Cooking Made Easy - Cooking Bacon to Last
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 10:58 AM MDT
|By Eric W Gardner
Cooking Made Easy - What Wines to Cook With
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 8:59 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
This is a sweet treat, especially if you give the drink a little extra love and use freshly squeezed orange juice.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 8:57 AM MDT
|By Eric W Gardner
Cooking Made Easy - How to Make Your Potatoes Come out Crispy
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 11:16 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
Moonshine is as American as apple pie so why not combine the two?
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 3:07 PM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
While the White Russian cocktail is quite popular (think "The Dude"), subtract the cream and you have another delight.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
A key to a great whiskey bar is a deep catalog. How does 600 to 700 bottles sound?
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 8:13 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
This is a refreshing, mild cocktail perfect for that afternoon backyard bash.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:55 AM MDT
|By Eric W Gardner
Let the asparagus tell you where to cut!
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:38 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
Bartenders use syrups to sweeten up many cocktails. And they are easy to make at home.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:30 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
This spicy little cocktail can be tweaked depending upon how much heat you can handle.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 8:55 AM MDT
|By Eric W Gardner
Finally, a fun and easy way to jazz up those boring scrambled eggs!
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 8:36 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
This is one of the old classic cocktails that is also extremely easy to make.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:02 AM MDT
|By Eric W Gardner
Cooking Made Easy - Tips on How to Avoid a Soggy Pie Crust
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 8:00 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
Why not spice up that American classic, the root beer float?
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 10:29 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
Where there is smoke, there is flavor in this cocktail.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 11:42 AM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
You don't need a chemistry degree to be a good mixologist at home.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 12:36 PM MDT
|By Jack Siebold
Death by Chocolate; what a way to go!