The Rise of the Salt Tooth

The craze for salted sweets.

Good Luck with That

May you live a long, healthy, prosperous, loving life.

Summer 2009 Cookbook Gift Guide

Because cookbooks are easy to wrap and fun to give.

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The Myth of the Pie Crust

A conversation with cookbook author Dorie Greenspan.

From Scarface to Key Lime Pie

A culinary tour of seedy-but-cool Red Hook, Brooklyn

How to Grill (Almost) Everything

Recipes to keep you fired up all summer long.

I Do (Eat)

Get the most out of your wedding caterer.

Building a Killer Wedding Bar

How to spend intelligently and offer great drinks.

The Strategic Wedding Registry

CHOW’s guide to creating a wedding gift registry you’ll love.

Get a Room

When couples touch too much.

Meals, Ready to Eat

Today there are 24 different MRE menus, such as Cheese Tortellini, Jamaican Pork Chop, and Jambalaya. Most are actually quite tasty.

10 Recipes Using Vodka

Have your way with vodka, from tails to dinner and dessert.

Return of the Salmon Mousse

The Silver Palate duo makes nice and makes dinner.