Stop, Thief!

Is it acceptable to eat off other people’s plates?

Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?

Frat boy finger lore demystified.

Harold McGee Speaks

Harold McGee is the king of kitchen science, the man who solves food mysteries ranging from how much oil you can emulsify into a mayonnaise with one egg yolk to why frying spatter ends up on the inside surface of the cook’s...

Filet of Petri Dish

The same technologies scientists use to grow human tissue in a lab may one day be used to grow animal tissue to feed the world.

Hot in Here

A good thermometer can save your turkey.

Wood's Poor Cousin

CHOW reviews the best plastic cutting boards.

Vegetarians at a Barbecue

The dos and don’ts of meatless grill interaction.

10 Beijing Dishes

What to eat at the 2008 Olympic Games in China.

What's the Difference Between Catsup and Ketchup?

Just put it on your fries and don’t worry about it.

10 Kitchen Hazards

Safety tips you might not have heard about.

You Break It, You Replace It

What to do if you bust your friend’s china.

Buy These Now

Kitchen equipment worth paying for

How Green Is Your Takeaway Container?

Which takeaway containers are the most (and least) green?

Mapping the Mustache

CHOW’s milk taste test.

Make Your Own Soda Pop

How to brew homemade ginger beer and root beer.