The internet is weird and wonderful. But, sometimes just weird. Remember raindrop “cake,” that translucent, jiggly orb of mineral water and agar that swept Pinterest last year? Or the ridiculous hype over bone broth?
Then there are trends like the smoothie bowl, which owned Instagram over the summer to an eye-rolling extent. But guess what? Make one, and it’s actually really good.
Enter our new video series, “We Tried It.” We’ll chase down whatever crazy food or drink the collective internet hive mind has deemed the next “it” thing, make it in our test kitchen and give our unscripted review. Tomorrow’s Cronut? The new avocado toast? Are they wins or fails? Follow along to find out.
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We’re starting with a dubious winter trend: red wine hot chocolate. Watch above for our take.
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