Lets say I wanted a distro with more bleeding edge packages but not something DIY like Arch, what would you recommend?
I use Inoreader though I don’t have any experience with using it in an Apple ecosystem. And if you want yet another alternative look at The Old Reader.
It's not based on the item. You can boil turkey and poach eggs as well. Here's various definitions to get you started:
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/454/types-of-cooking-methods.html