Cheesy Beefy Melt and Simple Harvest Hot Cereal

This week’s mission: a new comforting burrito and wholesome, flavored oatmeal for adults.

The Rise of the Salt Tooth

The craze for salted sweets.

The Year in Food 2007

Vegansexuals, tainted dog food, greenwashing, and more.

That Coffee's Rotten

And other fermentation facts.

Things to Do with Stale Bread

Ten uses for an old loaf of bread, from thickening gazpacho to soaking up the Grand Marnier in grown-up French toast

Hold the Cream of Mushroom Soup

From Bismarck to St. Paul to Madison, new high-end restaurants are embracing such local cuisine as fried walleye and wild-rice porridge. Call it the birth of northwoods chic.

Hey, Mr. Postman

Where to shop for food gifts online.

The Prodigal Nut Returns

Welcome back, chestnut!

The CHOW 13

Our first annual awards, presenting a baker’s dozen of provocateurs, trendsetters, and rabble-rousers.

Return of the Salmon Mousse

The Silver Palate duo makes nice and makes dinner.

This Year I Will ...

Resolutions that are attainable, fun, even educational— and all available right here.

Tea Parties Must Make a Comeback

Economical, festive, and good for Sundays.

Life Lessons in Gardening

Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802 discusses leaving Martha behind for dirty feet and early morning pig feedings.

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country.

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.