Whether you’re unwinding solo after a long day or gathering everyone in the ‘hood for a summertime shindig, nothing beats a frosty concoction – except maybe two! Here, Food Republic’s guide to mixing up everyone’s favorite fun & festive beat-the-heat drinks: 

If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that a kitchen without the right tools just ain’t livin’ up to its potential. But don’t worry, if your counter-top collection is less than complete, we’ll help you get your stock up to snuff. Check out our list of the newest and coolest kitchen accessories this year...

Hi and welcome to Food Republic’s first contribution to mBlog! Who are we? Just a bunch of guys and gals obsessed with eating, drinking, cooking and living life better. Luckily, we get the inside track on recipes, trends, kitchen tools, design items and more, and we’re excited to share our finds with you, dear readers of mBlog.