Does a Sharpening Steel Ever Go Dull?

And what should I use to keep my knife finely honed?

I Don't Care If She's Family

How to deal with your mother-in-law’s bad table manners.

When Should You Stir Versus Shake a Cocktail?

It depends on what texture and look you are after.

Why Do You Need a Nonreactive Bowl for Some Recipes?

It’s a matter of flavor and color.

Should You Really Be Eating That?

Influencing an overweight friend’s eating habits.

Come Over for Crusty Casserole

Can you serve leftovers to guests?

How Long Can You Keep Dry Spices?

It depends whether they’re whole or ground.

The Savvy Wedding

Lessons learned and secrets revealed: An insiders' guide to food, booze, gifts, and more.

Your Meat Is Green

Tips for responsible carnivores.

10 Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

How to stretch your food dollars.

Strip Club Eats

Ten gentlemen’s lounges with good food. Seriously.

That Coffee's Rotten

And other fermentation facts.

The Conference You Wish You Went To

A report from Tales of the tail.

Why Does the First Pancake Always Turn Out the Worst?

The inevitable blotchy, misshapen blob.

Beyond the Porterhouse

Underappreciated cuts of meat.