Ryan Zanoni

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Chowhound •

Why Jack Daniel's Makers Set Massive Fires To Perfect Its Whiskey - Chowhound

Did you know legendary whiskey maker Jack Daniel's burns stacks of hard sugar maple wood in bonfires to perfect its product? It's called the "Lincoln County Process," and the company completes it nine times a week at its distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Piling wooden pallets several feet high, the crew soaks them in whiskey and lights them on fire. While that may sound like heresy, there's a method to the madness. The dumped whiskey is raw and unaged, unlike the beverage you sip. The alcohol-...
Chowhound •

The Fruity Cream That's Been A Mainstay In Italian Desserts Since The 1970s - Chowhound

When life gives you lemons, make ... lemon cream! Crema al limone has been a custardy Italian dessert favorite for nearly five decades. Popularized in southern Italy (perhaps most famously in Sorrento and Sicily), where lemon trees are ubiquitous and citrus cultivation has been a major agricultural and economic pillar since the Roman Empire, crema al limone combines fresh lemon juice, pastry cream, butter, and sugar into a smooth, delicious concoction. It's often infused with the fruit's zest fo...
Chowhound •

Will Ina Garten Grace The World With Her Own Restaurant Someday? - Chowhound

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Bestselling cookbook author and Emmy-winning TV star Ina Garten has long been known for her culinary prowess, leading many to wonder whether she'd ever open her own eatery. Speaking to host Kerry Diamond on the Radio Cherry Bombe podcast, the Barefoot Contessa expressed admiration for those working in the restaurant business but explained that it's not for her. "We will definitely not have an Ina Garten...
Chowhound •

The Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Chain We Wish Was In The US - Chowhound

He's the star of "Hell's Kitchen," known for serving heavenly dishes around the world, but Gordon Ramsay owns more restaurants than you probably realize. However, there's one chain we're missing Stateside: Bread Street Kitchen & Bar. You may have seen it featured in his Netflix documentary "Being Gordon Ramsay," where the 22 Bishopsgate location in London is part of the chef's five-brands-under-one-roof endeavor. Since the first Bread Street opened in 2011 in St. Paul's, London, the chain has gr...
Chowhound •

The Beloved Burger Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since 1986 - Chowhound

Five Guys has been serving juicy, handmade beef patties and hand-cut French fries for four decades, growing from a humble hamburger shop in Arlington, Virginia to a massive global enterprise. As of July 2025, the brand counted more than 1,900 locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. Yet even through so much expansion, including franchising, the chain remains largely owned and operated by the Murrell family, who founded it.
Named for Jerry and Jani...
Converge •

Weight Loss Nutritional Program: Launching Full-Funnel Acquisition Media Campaign to Propel New Customer Memberships

I edited this case study for a marketing agency:

After a post-pandemic surge and success in word-of-mouth tactics, the rise of prescription weight loss impeded new customer acquisition. With changing consumer trends in weight loss, our client needed to amplify their message and expand advertising to attract new customers, going from mainly paid search to a full-funnel digital acquisition plan.
Wheels Up •

Risk Management in Private Aviation: Top 10 Questions to Ask to Ensure You & Your Family Stay Safe

Under the direction of Dave Hewitt, who was Executive Vice President of Safety at Wheels Up at the time, I wrote and edited this piece on aviation safety for the Family Office Exchange. Considering Dave's level of seniority as well as his mastery of the subject after decades of experience in the field, it was decided that it would be best for him to be given the byline.
The Bump •

Best Toddler Basketball Hoops

You may have thought shooting hoops was an activity reserved for older kids and adults, but your toddler can absolutely get in on the action as well. As long as they’re able to stand on their own, it’s not too early for them to start on the path to becoming the next LeBron James or Diana Taurasi—or just enjoy a fun pastime and some good exercise.

To get your little one started, we’ve picked out some of the best toddler basketball hoops on the market. Keep reading to see our top choices, and some...
B&H eXplora •

Survival of the Kit: The Evolution of Life-Sustaining Supply Bundles

Danger is all around us. We don’t generally like to think about it, but the world is full of life-threatening forces—and one day, we may come face to face with them in the wild, far from the comforts of home. How we fare will depend largely on our level of preparedness. Throughout centuries of experience and technological advancements, humanity has developed survival kits, combining the essentials for making it out of dire predicaments alive. Over time, these bundles have become much smaller and...
B&H eXplora •

License to Thrill: Gifts for the Spy Who Loves You

Saving the world is a monumental task, but it’s all in a day’s work for a secret agent. Apart from extensive training and a repertoire of finely honed skills, such an impressive operative needs the right set of tools to complete his or her objectives. So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find the perfect gift for the spy who loves you. No small task, either, because this means you’re partly responsible for his or her success or failure. Fortunately, B&H is in the know, and is...
B&H eXplora •

Aquabotix Underwater: Explore the Sea Depths from the Comfort of Your Boat

Explore the world beneath the water’s surface without getting wet, using ROVs and viewing systems from Aquabotix. The HydroView motorized remote-operated vehicles and AquaLens viewing systems allow you to study marine life and environments; perform inspections under your boat; carry out search-and-recovery missions; and check water depths, tanks, and conditions—all while staying safe and dry above the surface.

Of course, these ROVs and viewers can help you plan your next dive, too. Figure out t...