The Lowly Côtes du Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, watch your back.

Pomegranate Raspberry–Flavored Beer

This week’s mission: new hot-weather macrobrews.

Secrets of the Perfect Salsa

They wouldn’t give us the recipe, but that didn’t stop us.

What Does India Have to Do with India Pale Ale?

It’s where the hopped-up brew first found fame.

What to Drink in 2009

Anticipating a year of wine and booze discoveries.

Injectable Marinades and 100-Calorie Snacks

This week’s mission: marinade you squirt into meat with a syringe, and tinier snack cakes.

Burgundy, High and Low

Sure, the great ones are expensive. But you can find good, inexpensive bottles.

Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon.

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.

How Does Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Work?

Is it indeed magical?

Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes

Start now, finish aging by Christmas.

California Terroir

Wines that taste like they’re from somewhere.

I Do (Eat)

Get the most out of your wedding caterer.

Tea Bags for Cocktails?

This week’s mission: frozen Italian meals with a reasonably healthy twist and tea bags for your mixed drink.

Go for Seconds First

Winemakers charge less for their second-label wines, but the wines are often just as good.