What's a Maraschino Cherry?

That sweet, bright-red orb can’t possibly be fruit.

How Does Packaged Guacamole Stay Green?

You have to tame a certain enzyme.

Masters of the Bean

Today’s coffee connoisseurs want to be on a first-name basis with their roaster. They want to know not only which country the beans came from but which region, or even which “estate.” They obsess over freshness and brew time and...

Race to the Bottom

Is Charles Shaw Chardonnay the triumph-despite-adversity fairy tale of the wine world?

Can You Really Seal the Juices into Meat?

Lock up that steak and throw away the key.

Does Bottled Water Ever Go Bad?

Plastic containers aren’t as watertight as you think.

Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes

Start now, finish aging by Christmas.

What's the Difference Between Green Onions, Chives, and Scallions?

They’re all long, green, and oniony.

How Does a Beer Get Skunky?

A different way to end up stinking drunk.

Do Dark Spirits Cause Worse Hangovers Than Clear Ones?

Dark liquor, never sicker.

Can Microwaved Water Explode?

Superheated water means trouble.

The Raw Deal

As raw food goes commercial, purists cry foul.

Is Carob Really Healthier than Chocolate?

Stand by for a ’70s hippie flashback.

Does the Color of an Egg Yolk Indicate How Nutritious It Is?

Yolks can range from pale yellow to deep orange.

10 Food Feuds

Is there nothing original in food anymore?