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Every year, millions of people buy bottled water for its convenience and portability. For people who have bottles of water sitting unused in their car or pantry, however, knowing whether the water...

During periods of extreme cold, like when a water bottle remains in a car through a cold winter night or is stashed in a freezer for a few hours, the molecules in the water and air actually...

You probably use a plastic bottle just about every single day. But how much thought do you put into the kind of plastic bottle it is? On the bottom of every plastic bottle, you'll find some...

Jostling for space with alcoholic beverages, fruit juices, sodas and energy drinks, the transparent plastic bottles of clear liquid advertise refreshing water in any language. They offer many...

Flip over a water bottle and you may notice a small triangle stamp with a number inside. This is the American Chemistry Council's plastic water bottle stamp, which codes plastic with numbers from...

Plastic bottles can turn up where you least expect them--after recycling as well as before. Some of the plastic bottles you've used as containers for soda, juice, water and other soft drinks may...

The use of bottled water is increasing worldwide. It has become so popular that it is now second only to carbonated soft drinks in beverage sales. Bottled water may come from ground or surface...

Wal-Mart and Toys "R" Us no longer sell them. Some countries and cities have banned them. E-mail rumors abound about them. Plastic drinking bottles are taboo, but is there a real health concern?...

Everyone drinks water, whether it's from a glass or plastic bottled water. The thing with bottled water is, you have to be careful - plastic isn't exactly the healthiest container for water,...

Cutting down on the use of bottled water is a good way to save money and create less impact on the environment. Americans routinely spend a dollar or more for a serving of water they can get...

Water became portable in the last quarter of the 20th century. All you had to do is stop by the corner store and pick up a six-pack or more of "pure" bottled water. As the industry grew, more...

You'll want to serve this eggnog in very small glasses. It is creamy, delicious and loaded with gin. A special treat any time of year, make sure to have plenty on hand for the holidays.

All bottles of wine sold today in the United States have labels. Wine labels help consumers decide which type of wine to buy and carry important information about the origin, type and age of the...

This article is about the history and significance of Cristal, a brand of champagne produced by the Louis Roederer company.

People are advised to stockpile bottled water in the event of an emergency, but do you know if your 20-pack of Dasani or Evian would stand the test of time? While some people might assume bottled...

Do you happen to love the taste of sodas from 1-Liter plastic bottles, but are discouraged at how fast they go flat? Here's a simple step or two, to make them last two-to-three days longer, once...

Home beverage hobbyists spend hours, days and months making their own personal brands of wine, beer and even soda. Once you've perfected your craft, you'll want to share your beverages with...

Have you ever picked up a bottle of water and thought to yourself, "Why does water have an expiration date?" Read on to learn why.

Guess what the world's fastest growing commercial beverage is. The answer: bottled water. Thirty years ago the industry hardly existed. Now we spend about $16 billion each year on bottled water....

Brewing your own root beer at home has a couple of advantages. First of all, when you brew your own root beer you don't add as much refined sugar as companies that make and sell root beer...

Have you ever wanted to make a shushie/ shush puppy at home like the ones they sell at the theater's except not paying $5 extra? Well, now you can!

Bottled water produces up to 1.5 million tons of plastic waste per year. That plastic requires up to 47 million gallons of oil per year to produce. And while the plastic used to bottle beverages...

Getting Pur water at home is so easy. It's a money saver too. I find it's so much more convenient than taking all those plastic water jugs to the grocery store on a weekly basis. Pur drinking...

In 48 hours, you can purify water of all contamination including Cholera, typhoid and other germs. And it tastes great! No more buying bottled water. Imagine that. This is great for the...

Health-conscious and eco-conscious people are choosing metal water bottles over plastic water bottles because they are a healthier and more sustainable choice.

Bottled water, once a rarity, is now found everywhere, in homes, offices, stores, airplanes, and restaurants. But more and more people are questioning whether the water, and the package it comes...

Real homemade Ginger Ale is nothing like the artifically flavored stuff you buy in the store. Make your own and be healthy!

Most folks born before the 60's can still remember what real, old fashioned, Root Beer taste like. It is nothing like the junk you buy today. It is easy to make so gather up your ingredients and a...

My most fascinating hobby right now is fermenting and bottling (and drinking!) kombucha mushroom tea. It has a lovely cider-like taste, a trace amount of alcohol like an old-fashioned soda, and...

Keep your bottle of water cold for much longer using this method. Great for outdoor activities or running errands in your car.

Bottled water is a part of everyday life, whether you are on the go and need to have water with you, or you live in an area where tap water isn't as clean as it should be. The dilemma is, how do...

Since studies have shown the dangerous effects of Bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate plastic, many Americans want to learn how to eliminate BPA products from their household. Educating yourself on...

Any event takes on a more polished look when there are customized water bottles for the occasion. They are often used for birthday parties, baby showers and anniversary celebrations. Having a...

You can buy your own, bring your own or brew your own soda pop. Create your own signature flavor or reproduce popular soda pop flavors by combining yeast, flavor extracts, sugar or honey, acid and...

Finding good tasting wine at an affordable price can seem impossible or too complicated. This is not the case. If you're on a budget, but love wine, this list is for you. You'll find a great way...

Are you looking for a drink that none of your friends know about? Then this British drink, Scrumpy Cider, is the one you should try! It is a unique blend of spices and fruits that has been enjoyed...

Rum is an alcoholic beverage made from molasses and sugarcane juice. The drink plays a big part in the traditions of celebration and mourning in the Caribbean and South America, where rum...

Liqueurs are sweet, concentrated alcoholic beverages flavored with fruits, herbs, chocolate or coffee. With their jewel-like colors and delectable aromas, liqueurs make the perfect ending to a...

"Cellaring" wine - keeping it for long-term storage - is not a widespread practice among the current American wine-drinking public. Following a couple of simple rules is the key to keeping wine...