Good & Plenty Sacrilege!

This week’s mission: candy with extra spice.

Why Can Lactose-Intolerant People Eat Some Cheeses and Not Others?

It has to do with how long the cheese is aged.

What Is the Best Way to Wash Fruit?

Forget the fancy tricks.

How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?

You’d better find those Easter eggs quick.

On the Hunt for Wild Yeast

Chatting with home fermentation expert Sandor Ellix Katz.

Will I Get Trichinosis from Eating Undercooked Pork?

Relax, it’s a rare condition.

Your Beer Smells Like Goat

Beer geeks revel in weird, funky wild ales.

Should You Put Hot Food in the Fridge?

We reveal the coolest way to let leftovers chill out.

What Is Ceviche?

How does citrus “cook” raw things, like fish in ceviche?

How Long Can Dried Pasta Be Stored?

It doesn’t get moldy, so surely it lasts forever.

Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?

Frat boy finger lore demystified.

What Makes Cheddar Cheese Sharp?

The nutty tang is so good.

Vinnie Cilurzo Gets Funky

The daring beers of Russian River Brewing Company.

Can I Eat the Beans I Use for Pie Weights?

They smell weird.

Hung Wins Top Chef

The arrogant one prevails over the female one and the gay one.