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

Your Order Is Politically Incorrect

How to address ethically challenged eaters.

Tie One On

Our product columnist finds the best aprons.

Bring On the Bubbles

A primer on champagne.

Should You Really Be Eating That?

Influencing an overweight friend’s eating habits.

Would the Dude Like It?

This week’s mission: a way to spruce up your White Russians, and a nonrotgut gin.

How to Talk Politics Over Dinner

The dos and don’ts of election conversations.

Public Transit Picnic

Is it rude to eat on the subway?

Chocolate Croissants and Peppermint Mocha Frap

This week’s mission: frozen pastry with magic rising power, and seasonal Frappuccino in a bottle.

Do Let Them Eat Cake

What— and how— to feed the homeless.

Baby on Board, Drink in Hand

Can you tell a pregnant boozer to stop?

Wine Merger Mania

What does all this consolidation in the wine business mean?

Dinner's Getting Cold

How to deal with chronically late guests.

Gobble, Gobble, Bang!

How I killed a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

Corn, Cherries, and Margaritas

Summer gadgets for stripping corn, pitting cherries, and juicing limes.