Cooling Off

You don’t even need to turn on the oven for these dishes. Sip a cool drink and enjoy the end-of-summer heat.

Play It Cool

A menu of no-cook recipes for the hottest days.

Virgin Drink Reminder

Party beverage advice for the holidays, or anytime. (By Helena Echlin)

Tailor Your Ice to Your Drink

Chill out with the right size chunks. (By Jordan Mackay)

Virtual Bartender

An electronic guide to tails.

Should Red Wine Be Served at Room Temperature?

Serving wines slightly cool allows more flavor to come through. (By Jasmine Pahl)

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream. (By James Norton)

Chill and Enjoy

In Australian wines, it’s hot to be cool. (By Jordan Mackay)

Shaved Ice Treats

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer. (By Kate Ramos)

Advantage Spain

Navarra rosados can play with the best French rosés. (By Jordan Mackay)

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake. (By James Norton)

Sparkling Shiraz: A Confession

It’s not cool, but I like it. (By Jordan Mackay)

Ribera's the New Red

While Rioja still commands respect among the retired, and Priorat makes wines that only rock stars can afford, Ribera del Duero is fast becoming the new darling of Spain’s red wine world. (By Anthony Giglio)

Fighting Wine Snobbery

Don’t encourage the wine bores in your life. (By Helena Echlin)

Nectar of the Tequila Gods

Agave nectar, long used as a sweetener, is now being put to use in its most natural setting: tails. (By Erin Behan)