The Conference You Wish You Went To

A report from Tales of the tail.

Thirsty Business

Who drinks on the job these days?

Oreo Dessert Pizza and Cereal Straws

This week’s mission: dessert pizza topped with Oreos and cereal straws for drinking milk.

Stiffing the Bartender

How much should you tip on drinks?

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack.

Bogus Butter Bake-Off

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

A Watched Pot Never Boils

With these electric kettles, boiling water has never been so easy, quick, or precise.

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends.

Nibbles and Sips

Our low-hassle, high-payoff tail party.

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.

Detox Cocktails

This week’s mission: two carbonated juices with nonsensical names and ambitious career goals.

Must I Refuse Free Booze?

What should you do if a stranger buys you a drink and you don’t want it?

Will It Save My Life?

CHOW reveals just how good for you superfoods really are.

Advice for Despised Laptop Users

How to avoid dirty looks in coffeehouses.

Cheesy Italian-esque Hot Pocket

This week’s mission: doughy calzone-type treats and a desperate cranberry move.