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Wine & Beverages

Find wine and beverage news and reviews, and discover the latest wine trends and best wine and beverage combinations to go with your meal at... More

March 26, 2012

Wine & Beverages Trivia Quiz

Wine & Beverages Trivia Quiz More

Article | December 29, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts: Get a Donut with purchase of any L or XL Beverage

Just show your valid AARP membership card when you purchase any Large or Extra Large beverage and get a FREE Donut! More

Food

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May 17, 2013

Do’s and Don’ts of Alcohol and Travel

Alcoholic beverages on vacation can add spark to a romantic evening or provide refreshment during a sun-filled beach day. But too much alcohol, paired... More

Article | October 12, 2012

My Generation: Green Grapes - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP

The time has come for green wines as vineyards modernizing to meet today’s eco-trends. More

September 25, 2012

Frozen Lemon-Berry Margarita Recipe - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP

Lemon sorbet and frozen berries give the classic margarita a tangy twist. More

September 25, 2012

Ben's Chili Bowl - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP

Episode of AARP show My Generation featuring Ben's Chili Bowl, an iconic Washington, D.C. diner that has become a melting pot for D.C.'s cultures. Its founder has passed away, but the family carries o ... More

September 25, 2012

Pink Grapefruit Margarita Recipe - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP

Watch Ina make a delicious pink grapefruit margarita. If a margarita has pink grapefruit, we can have it for breakfast, right? More

September 25, 2012

The Coffee Brew-haha

...studies to date exploring the health impact of America’s most popular beverage—that suggests regular coffee consumption may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s... More

Article | April 26, 2012

Mango Pisco Sour Cocktail

Mango Pisco Sour Cocktail Recipe - Drinks and Beverages From Latin Ame... - AARP AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Mango Pisco Sour Cocktail Mango Pisco Sour Cocktail... More

Article | April 2, 2012

Let's Drink to That!

Punch recipes for the holidays -- AARP AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Let's Drink to That! Let's Drink to That! These holiday punch recipes... More

Article | December 27, 2011

Mexican Drinks for the Holiday Season

From the refreshing pink atole to a hot chocolate, enjoy these traditional recipes More

Article | December 2, 2011

Can I Get You a Drink?

Cocktail and beverage recipes for making holiday guests feel festive. More

Article | November 23, 2011

Apple Juice — With a Kick

Hard ciders are making a comeback -- AARP AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Apple Juice — With a Kick Apple Juice — With a Kick Boutique mills are... More

Article | September 14, 2011

Refreshing Drinks for Summer

Colombian fruit medley, passion fruit cocktail, tropical margarita and beet-and-carrot juice. More

Article | August 11, 2011

Booze for Your Cruise

Bringing Alcoholic Beverages Onto Cruise Ships -- Carrying On Alcohol ... - AARP AARP Home » Travel » Cruises » Booze for Your Cruise Q: Peter, I'm going on a... More

Article | August 9, 2011

Ease the Stress of Entertaining

...Shop Prep and cook Tabletop (identifying needed platters and so forth) Bar/beverage (identifying needed beverages and supplies) Miscellaneous (flowers, music, gifts, entertainment) Distribute tasks... More

Article | August 4, 2011

Sweet Tea Nation

Growing Popularity of Sweet Iced Tea -- AARP AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Sweet Tea Nation Sweet Tea Nation Southern zeal for beverage migrates north by... More

Article | July 20, 2011

10 Ways to Fool Yourself Into Losing Weight

...not pay off. One study revealed an association between drinking artificially sweetened beverages and weight gain, and raised the question of whether these drinks might... More

Article | June 28, 2011

Does Wine Improve With Age?

Although aging wine was fashionable 20 years ago, "95 percent of the wine that's on the shelf right now is ready to drink right now." More

Article | February 10, 2011

Where Brewing Is an Art

A new wave of specialty coffee companies are providing more choices for better-tasting, just-roasted coffee. More

Article | February 10, 2011

Cruising for a Brewing

Microbreweries are hopping up all over. There are some 1,500 "craft breweries" in the United States, the highest total since before Prohibition. More

Article | February 3, 2011

Tax on Soda and Candy Is Up to Voters

...small size — two cents per 12 ounces of soda — "taxing food and beverages is not the way to solve the state's budget problems. What... More

Article | October 4, 2010

Do Fans Prevent Heat Stroke?

...to take precautions. “Get into an air-conditioned room. Drink some cool beverages,” Adesman says. “If heat stroke is the concern itself, then blowing hot... More

Article | February 16, 2010

Colombian Fruit Medley and Tropical Margarita - Sabores con Denisse Oller - AARP - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP

Colombian Fruit Medley and Tropical Margarita are refreshing drinks for summer or anytime! Denisse offers options for the entire family, choose a non-alcoholic option like Colombian Fruit Medley or a ... More

September 25, 2012

Two Bad Ideas – One Easy Decision

...education for our children and grandchildren. Initiative 1107, funded by the American Beverage Association, and Initiative 1053, funded largely by out-of-state businesses like... More

Article | September 15, 2010

6 Warming Winter Drinks

...Food » Recipes » 6 Warming Winter Drinks 6 Warming Winter Drinks The best beverages for a party or a cozy moment by Cookstr.com, AARP , February... More

Article | April 2, 2013

5 Exciting New Cruise Megaships

Royal Princess cruise has live entertainment and more. See which other new passenger ships live up to their hype. More

Article | January 31, 2013

10 Savory Apple Recipes

While apples are eaten year-round, fall is peak time for locally grown crispness. There are over 7,500 varieties of apples, spanning a range of characteristics — sweetness, tartness, texture, crunch a ... More

Article | September 24, 2012

Looking for a Summer Cocktail?

...ten tips and tricks for refreshing drinks -- AARP AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Looking for a Summer C... Looking for a Summer Cocktail? These 10... More

Article | August 31, 2012

Pineapple Mojito

Pineapple Mojito Cocktail Recipe - Drinks and Beverages From Latin Ame... - AARP AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Pineapple Mojito Pineapple Mojito Enjoy a refreshing cocktail with... More

Article | April 2, 2012

Lidia Bastianich on the Marriage of Food and Wine

Try these simple tips to learn how to pair wine with food. More

Article | March 6, 2012

Beyond Your Basic Smoothie

Smoothies are a delicious and easy way to pack vitamins and minerals into one refreshing beverage. More

Article | June 24, 2011

South-of-the-Border Cocktails

Cool down with these hot summertime drink ideas. More

Article | February 10, 2011

Green Grapes

At some vineyards, caring for the environment is part of the process of making the best wines. And it's good business, too. More

Article | December 13, 2010

Vino Tapping

...Tapping: Wine on Tap, in Kegs - AARP Bulletin AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Vino Tapping Vino Tapping by: Mike Tucker, from: AARP Bulletin , December 1... More

Article | November 22, 2010

Not Just Wine Tasting

Peter Greenberg discusses beer and cocktail tours as alternatives to wine tours. More

Article | July 27, 2010

Benefits of V8 Juice

...Time Focus: Benefits of V8 Juice -- AARP Radio AARP Home » Food » Wine & Beverages » Benefits of V8 Juice Benefits of V8 Juice by: Alyne Ellis, from... More

Article | July 16, 2010

More Coffee, Less Cancer Risk

Antioxidants in coffee protect against cell damage and changes that cause cancer, especially prostate and endometrial cancer, new study says. More

Article | July 7, 2010

What's Brewing

Three microbreweries in the U.S. are doing their best with beer. More

Article | July 1, 2010

Fine Wining

Peter Greenberg details alternative U.S. wine regions to Napa. More

Article | April 7, 2010

Drinking Water in Vietnam

Peter Greenberg suggests not drinking tap water in Thailand, except for in large prestigious hotels. More

Article | April 7, 2010

Drinking Water in Mexico

...timeshare should let you know what the specific situation is. Commercially-produced beverages (sodas, wine, beer, etc.) should be safe--just watch out for ice... More

Article | March 19, 2010

10 Must-Visit International Destinations

Paris is one of our top 10 favorite overseas cities to visit. Find out the other nine places we recommend.. More

Slideshow | May 10, 2013

Soda Drinkers Have Higher Stroke Risk

...and obesity. But the causal link between stroke risk and sugar-free beverages is puzzling, says lead author Adam Bernstein, M.D., research director of... More

Article | April 26, 2013

Halloween Candy From Your Kitchen

Making your own Halloween candy is a fun alternative to store-bought treats. Make your Halloween party a little more personal this year with these homemade goodies. More

Article | April 26, 2013

Healthy Chocolate Treats

Three healthy chocolate treats for your guiltless pleasure — Coconut Hot Chocolate, Double Chocolate Pudding and Chocolate-Peanut Chex Mix. More

Article | April 26, 2013

Can a Daily Drink Help Postmenopausal Women's Bones?

...the results suggest it was the alcohol itself, not the type of beverage, that was affecting bone turnover, Iwaniec adds. The women drank one-half... More

Article | April 26, 2013

Healthy Vegetable Side Dishes

Use these interesting vegetables to spice up your holiday feast. More

Article | December 26, 2012