Country Breakfast Burrito and Hot Tamales Ice

This week’s mission: a burrito containing everything but pancakes, and a mint revamp of an old-school candy.

Why Is It Bad to Run Cold Water over a Hot Pan?

What’s wrong with a little sizzle?

Unemployment Benefits

Should you pick up the tab for jobless friends?

If You Add Milk to Tea Does It Stop the Brewing Process?

Cooling down the liquid slows the steeping.

The Scoop

Unusual tools for scooping and presenting ice cream.

Why Does Cheese Get Rubbery when Melted in the Microwave?

Keep it creamy and soft by following a few simple tips.

Why Do Horseradish and Wasabi Burn Your Sinuses?

It hurts so good.

Local Fizz

Go locavore with soda pop.

Bogus Butter Bake-Off

This week’s mission: sticks of fake butter, and protein pimped by a famous doctor.

Instant Oatmeal Taste Test

Can a healthy and delicious breakfast really be that fast?

Burns the Hairs Right Out of Your Nose

Touring bourbon distilleries in Kentucky.

A-List Dropout

Henry Adaniya goes from haute fusion to haute hot dog.

Hand Warmers

Drinks that’ll keep you warm inside even when it’s cold outside.

10 Simple Ways to Be More Green

That don’t involve extra money, time, or even effort.

Ditching an Annoying Guest

She came last year, must she again?