We may earn a commission from links on this page.Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own.It may be halfway through Dry January, but I think a mocktail book is still in order. Alongside the folks who desire a once-per-year cleanse are those that skip the booze year-round. In which case, this weeks cookbook, The Mocktail Club, is right on time.Personally, I enjoy an adult beverage from time to time, but there are many social occasions where I find myself looking at the cocktail menu like its the last thing I want near me. But when the mocktail finally got a foothold in the industry and began to gain popularity, I gladly pulled up a stool.A bit about the bookTheres always been a feeling, strong or lingering, that social drinking requires alcohol. While thats fine if it fits your lifestyle, it can simultaneously exclude others if there are no other options. Enter: The mocktail. For those of you that might be unfamiliar, a mocktail (besides being a clever play on the word cocktail) is a non-alcoholic drink that combines two or more components.The Mocktail Club comes to us from Derick Santiago, a certified mixologist who has poured his knowledge into non-alcoholic libations that are just as complex and delicious as the booze-infused. This petite hard cover was published in 2024, and has 75 non-alcoholic recipes in it, including alcohol-free spins on classics like the pia colada, or B&T (botanicals and tonic).A great book for those who won't settle for juiceThe challenging thing about mocktails, especially in the early years, is that many of the smaller ingredients or components would include alcohol tooliqueurs, bitters, vermouth. Achieving the complexity of cocktails without these smaller additions led to one-dimensional drinks, or sometimes just fancy juices. In the past, being alcohol-free meant your options were rather limited, and not everyone wants six Diet Cokes or waters when theyre at their wifes birthday party.These days, the options have opened up. Now there are plenty of brands and businesses in the alcohol-free space, brewing up non-alcoholic tequilas, whiskeys, bitters, and more. The Mocktail Club uses the full range of what is available so now you dont have to settle for soda or juice if you dont want to. You can make beautiful, nuanced drinks that dont feel like a replacement or a disguise; they are actually sophisticated drinks you want to enjoy.This is a book for someone who wants to truly dive into the world of NA mocktails with gusto. Its not for someone who wants to make an easy mocktail out of regular ol ingredients from the refrigerator. Youll need supplies, non-alcoholic spirits, and to do a little pre-work with syrups and shrubs. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The recipes you can expectPart of the reason I chose to feature The Mocktail Club is because of how thorough the front matter is before the real recipes start. Santiago takes the time (but not too much space) to explain what a mocktail is, important terminology, how non-alcoholic versions of spirits are made, and what flavors they mimic.Santiago gives you a full section of simple syrup recipes, shrub recipes, and accoutrements that add that little something to push the drink over the edge. Youll learn different types of shaking methods, including one that can help you replace alcoholic bitters with a simple orange peel.The recipes are organized by the primary non-alcoholic spirit in the recipe, chapters like Gin-inspired Mocktails or Rum-inspired Mocktails, lead the way. Aperitifs and completely Spirit-free Mocktails close out the book.Each recipe has a headnote that briefly explains the flavor profile of the drink and how the ingredients work together. Most of the measurements are for single servings, or occasionally two, so I can see batching these drinks for a party might be cumbersome with the math. But not impossible.The drink I made this weekI made the General Giuseppe mocktail this week. Ive been musing about a trip to Italy for next year and this bright orange drink seemed to match my mood. At first, I was irritated because I wanted to already have all the components it needed, but I did not. Then I realized that a good mocktail is going to require a little work on my part. The mocktail ingredients have to be different from what I have because my home bar is an alcohol zone.Luckily, finding a non-alcoholic Italian red aperitif is not as hard as I thought. You can buy a pack online (this stuff is actually pretty tasty on its own), or check out any Italian specialty stores you have in the area. You might be surprised that some Italian restaurants will sell these items too. I bought my bottle from an Italian sandwich shop in my neighborhood. The same goes for non-alcoholic or zero-proof orange bitters. Check out stores that sell mixers, bougie liquor stores, or buy them online.The drink was only three ingredients, and easy to prepare; a dry shake before adding ice. The delicious, brightly hued beverage that I poured into my rock glass surpassed expectations. I was worried it would be too sweet, maybe too juicy, or just boring, but it was nothing like that. The sweetness of the orange juice was met head-on with the bitter aperitif. While the light addition of orange bitters added an aromatic depth to make it taste cocktail-y.What's more, I didnt have to pour it out for once. Whenever I make alcoholic cocktails for work, its usually 11 a.m., and that is not for me.How to buy itThe Mocktail Club is available online, naturally, and in real life at a number of Barnes & Noble bookstores. Remember, you can support your local brick and mortar bookstores by asking them to order it to their location if they dont have it in stock. While I did not try batching any mocktails from the book, I think I will for the next get-together I attend. If you do it before I do, let me know how it goes, and enjoy your Dry Whichever-month. The Mocktail Club: Classic Recipes (and New Favorites) Without the Booze $17.99 at Amazon $19.99 Save $2.00 Shop Now Shop Now $17.99 at Amazon $19.99 Save $2.00

Google is partnering with The Associated Press to bring real-time information from the news agency to its Gemini app, the search giant announced on Wednesday. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal builds on an existing partnership Google had with The Associated Press to source real-time information for its search engine. This will be particularly helpful to [Gemini app] users looking for up-to-date information, Google says of the deal.AP and Googles longstanding relationship is based on working together to provide timely, accurate news and information to global audiences, said Kristin Heitmann, The Associated Press senior vice president and chief revenue officer. We are pleased Google recognizes the value of AP's journalism as well as our commitment to nonpartisan reporting, in the development of its generative AI products.In 2023, The Associated Press was among the first news publishers to forge a partnership with an AI firm, signing a two-year deal with OpenAI that gave the company access to select news content dating back to 1985. Since then, many other publishers have followed suit with their own agreements. In fact, just earlier today, Axios announced a three-year deal with OpenAI that will see the AI startup fund four new local newsrooms. Last year, OpenAI partnered with People publisher Dotdash Meredith, a deal that has since been reported to be worth at least $16 million annually.Correction 6:23PM ET: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that The Associated Press was following other publishers in signing agreements with AI firms. We regret the error.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-brings-real-time-information-from-the-associated-press-to-gemini-190317150.html?src=rss

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Were going to rescue the smart people from TikTok! Substack CEO Chris Best wrote in a Note posted Monday.If youve been on your Substack newsfeed lately, youve likely seen the platform rolling out a warm welcome to TikTok users, as the days count down to a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. Just this week, Best announced a new initiative to help creators transition from TikTok to Substack: We want to help creators save their audiences and build a sustainable livelihood of subscribers before they lose what theyve built.Substack is offering a $25,000 prize to the creative genius who can make a TikTok video that sparks a trend. However, the winner wont be the creator with the most viral video, but rather the one that inspires others to post their own video inviting their audience to Substack and building a sustainable future (how Substack plans to track that remains unclear).The bigger the audience reactionand the more videos it inspires on TikTok in responsethe better, the Note continues. When your video gains traction, let us know immediately. Submit as many videos as you like and well find the winner who made this viral trend happen.The winning creator will be announced on January 19regardless of what happens to TikTok in front of the Supreme Courtand will receive not only the prize money but also an opportunity to work with Substack as a creative adviser.Beyond short-form video, TikTokers moving over to Substack gain access to a variety of content formats, including long-form video posts, written posts, Chat, and Notes. Substack upped its game this morning by announcing access to live video features for all publishers, doubling down on its video push. While traditional writers on Substack can experiment with video or ignore it entirely, TikTokers also now have the choice to stick with what they know or explore new ways to build community and engage subscribers.Many are already making the leap. Trying to find all my favorite creators before I realized they moved to Substack, one creator posted. News influencer Aaron Parnas, with 1.6 million TikTok followers, and food creator @lailaspantry, with 268.5K followers, are among those posting videos promoting their Substack newsletters and encouraging others to join the platform. Another added: Had to call bro and tell him dont worry about the tiktok ban cause we all moving to Substack anyways. @05emmanuel nun to worry about with substack #tiktokban #substack #fyp #creator #tiktokcreator Pink Dreads DDG & PlaqueBoyMax

British studio Squire and Partners has renovated and vertically extended Space House in London, a pair of mid-century modern office buildings originally designed by architects George Marsh and Richard Seifert.Squire and Partners aimed to celebrate the buildings while modernising the facilities to include a restaurant, clubhouse, rooftop terrace, bike storage, outdoor square and events space.Squire and Partners has renovated Space House in LondonOriginally completed by Marsh and Seifert in 1968, the grade-II listed Space House comprises a rectangular building called the Block connected by a three-storey bridge to a cylindrical high-rise called the Tower.In collaboration with property developer Seaforth Land and real estate company Quadreal, Squire and Partners retained 90 per cent of Space House and replaced parts of the facade that had fallen into disrepair.The office buildings were originally completed in 1968Distinguished by a faceted concrete exterior raised on Y-shaped columns, the Tower was extended by adding an office penthouse wrapped with outdoor terrace space.The Block was also vertically extended to include a clubhouse with a rooftop terrace and bar.Space House contains a cylindrical and a rectangular buildingIntending to honour the original design by Marsh and Seifert, Squire and Partners stripped back previous interventions that had been made to the buildings."Space House is a very special and rare listed design icon," said Squire and Partners partner Tim Gledstone. "The opportunity for its full refurbishment demanded massive passion and drive to bring it back to life and reimagine it as something even better than it started out."Read: Conran and Partners unveils residential conversion of Richard Seifert's Centre Point"Originally built in 1968 and refurbished in 1996 and 2003, our design has removed the layers of interventions to retain, expose and celebrate the original architecture and vision," Gedstone continued."We have created respectful and highly sustainable new additions to publicly activate the ground floor, accommodate modern working environments, and answer the needs of tomorrow's occupier and visitor, prolonging the life of the building for many more years to come."Roof extensions were added to the buildingsSquire and Partners claims to have made significant carbon savings by retaining most of the buildings' concrete structures and installing an automated window system for cooling."The completed and modernised Space House is fully electric and net zero carbon," said the studio."The successful retention of 90 per cent of the original building saved an estimated 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions."Most of the structure was retainedSharing the faceted concrete exterior of Space House is Seifert's Centre Point tower in London, which was converted into apartments by architecture firmConran and Partners.Brixton-based Squire and Partners was founded in 1976 by Michael Squire. Other projects by the studio include the transformation of a Victorian warehouse in London and a timber community centre built beside the Brixton Windmill.The photography is by Gareth Gardner.Project credits:Client: Seaforth and QuadrealArchitect and interior designer: Squire and PartnersStructural engineer: Pell FrischmannMEP, BREEAM and sustainability: Atelier TenCost and commercial: Gardiner and TheobaldLandscape architects: Gustafson and Porter and BowmanConstruction: BAMThe post Squire and Partners unveils renovation of "very special and rare" office in London appeared first on Dezeen.

RVs cater to many needs depending on the outdoorsy lifestyle you prefer, and theres one for every adventure seeker. However, only a handful of trailers can be on the A list of almost every enthusiast. Meet the Aucta Sycamore camping trailer by inTech who have a tenacity for making spacious and rugged trailers for big families. Superseeding Luna and Sol, this one is the biggest of them all and it looks like an extraterritorial teardrop from Men in Black, to be honest.Derived from the Latin name Aucta, meaning enlarged or abundant this dual axle trailer stays true to its name in every aspect. The trailer has a spanning front window for panoramic views, ideal for people who love the basking sunshine all day long. Sycamore impresses with a rear bunk room that has enough bed space for two to sleep. During the daytime, this section doubles as an office space, cargo closet, and bunkhouse retreat for the kids. The transformation is done as the bunk bed rises up and slides back in to create seating. This makes the trailer ideal for vacation trips that require logging in some hours of work time.Designer: inTechThe RV has a master bedroom at the far end with a queen bed that has enough adjacent space for nightstands on either side. Storage space takes precedence as there are dedicated sections overhead, under the bed, and in a closet. There is another bedroom at the other end, leaving the center area to be used as a multipurpose space. On one side is the fully equipped kitchen having a dual-burner cooktop, a convection microwave oven, a farmhouse sink, and a standing-height refrigerator. The other side has a sofa with a movable table (also functions as a coffee table when needed) and a slide-out footrest to create a dining section. The table can be raised to create a workspace area, and the sofa can be configured as a makeshift bed for two at night.There is more, as the hideaway 40-inch TV slides out to turn this section into an entertainment hub. A four-way speaker system ensures the kids have a darn good time watching their favorite movies. Sycamore has a hidden dry bathroom in the rear corner of the bunk office. It comes with a shower, a basin floor, and a door to seal the steam during bathing. To extend the comfort, there is an AC system, water storage system (separate fresh, gray and black tanks) 25,000-BTU furnace, LPG water heater, and an off-grid power system with a 200-Ah lithium battery. Solar panels on top add another 400W for the 2,000W inverter system. Theres even a slide-out kitchen with a propane griddle, 33-L fridge, and an 18-foot power awning with wind retract function. What more could you ask for?With all these amenities in a spacious layout, the Aucta Sycamore trailer will give anyone all the more reason to hit the road for the next adventure. The trailer made its debut at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow where the starting price of $80,150 was also revealed.The post Extra spacious RV for six has a transformational bunk that converts into an office space first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Linen might not be your first choice for bedsheets, but its got enough benefits that its worth a try. Heres the linen we love sleeping on.