Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon. (By James Norton)

Will Mayonnaise Give Me Food Poisoning?

Warning! Potentially massive picnic hazard. (By Roxanne Webber)

Are There Really Two Scoops of Raisins in Raisin Bran?

“Scoop” is a relative term. (By Roxanne Webber)

Does Vinegar Make Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier?

The quest for an easy-peel egg. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

What Is Pink Lemonade?

Is it made from pink lemons? (By Tara Shioya)

10 Super Bowl Commercials

Some of our favorite food-and-drink ads from games past. (By Roxanne Webber)

How Does Packaged Guacamole Stay Green?

You have to tame a certain enzyme. (By Roxanne Webber)

Should You Put Oil in Pasta Water?

Only if you want slimy spaghetti. (By Michele Foley)

If You Add Milk to Tea Does It Stop the Brewing Process?

Cooling down the liquid slows the steeping. (By Roxanne Webber)

What Is Liquid Smoke?

Tastes more substantial than it sounds. (By Roxanne Webber)

Drosselmeyer Nutcracker

Fresh nuts made comfy.

What's the Difference Between Catsup and Ketchup?

Just put it on your fries and don’t worry about it. (By Roxanne Webber)

Crispiness Jihad

This week’s mission: An ice cream flavor I hadn’t tried yet and a controversial new candy bar. (By James Norton)

A Cocktail Is Born

From raw ingredients to tail greatness. (By Jordan Mackay)

What Is Mineral Oil?

And do you have to squeeze rocks to get it? (By Roxanne Webber)