Brewed in March, Drunk in October

How convenient that Märzen beers appear just in time for Oktoberfest.

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

Cooling down the liquid slows the steeping.

Southeast Asian Sweet Coffee

The original iced coffee.

Irish Coffee

A San Francisco classic that warms you up on the coldest nights.

CHOW's Intense Brownies

Chewy, cakey, fudgy – a recipe for chocoholics.

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Punch)

Jamaica flowers and ginger make an exotic tropical tea.

Tiramisu Dip

All the flavor of the airy dessert but none of the hassle.

Upside-Down Banana-Coffee Tart

Kind of like a tarte Tatin made with bananas and coffee.

Mocha Pudding Cake

Crusty, cakey, and gooey all at once, this pudding cake is simple enough for the kids to make.

A Light Macrobrew with Soul?

This week’s mission: Bud Light labors to change its image, but only slightly.

The Beer with the Green Label

Sierra Nevada tries to reclaim its cred.

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink.

What Does India Have to Do with India Pale Ale?

It’s where the hopped-up brew first found fame.

Mexican Wine, No Joke

Deep, dry reds from Valle de Guadalupe.

Italian Chefs Won't Weep

This week’s mission: frozen Italian dinners and microbrewed sodas.