Big-Time Barbecue

Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, offers up doctor’s orders for perfect summer grilling. (By Andrew Sessa)

Gas Versus Charcoal

Choose what’s under your grate before you choose what goes on top. (By Roxanne Webber)

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers. (By James Norton)

Coop de Ville

If your neighbors are wary, a gift of fresh-laid eggs may change their minds. (By Alex Lash)

Dude Food for Dad's Day

A manly triumvirate of grilled pizza, beer, and cheesecake for Father’s Day.

Life Lessons in Gardening

Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802 discusses leaving Martha behind for dirty feet and early morning pig feedings. (By Roxanne Webber)

Tap This

Refreshing 2007 brews for summer. (By Kurt Wolff)

A West Sonoma Road Trip

Tasting rooms and dining rooms in our favorite slice of Northern California wine country. (By Lessley Anderson)

Unforbidden Fruit

How to help yourself from your neighbors' trees. (By Helena Echlin)

Beyond the Porterhouse

Underappreciated cuts of meat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Take Your Lunch to Work: Roasted Chicken

One bird; five easy, varied, and quick lunches.

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends. (By James Norton)

Tasty Kosher Products

Kosherfest debuts chocolate liqueur and treats for doggies. (By Lynne Meredith Schreiber)

Pack Your Knives and Go

Cooking vacations that steer clear of the tourist traps. (By Sheila Scarborough)

A Real Summer Red

Lagrein is lively and peppery. (By Jordan Mackay)