What's That White Stuff on Grapes?

Is it pesticide? Yeast? Unidentified gross substance? (By Lessley Anderson)

Cola, Now with Added Bull

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

Do Bulk Bins Ever Get Cleaned?

We love them for their money-saving convenience but fear them for their bacteria. (By Roxanne Webber)

More Fake Diet Chocolate

This week’s mission: an aerated candy bar. (By James Norton)

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey. (By Louisa Chu)

The Lowly Côtes du Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, watch your back. (By Jordan Mackay)

Clay Potatoes and Olive Pit Fuel

Observations from Madrid Fusión 2008. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tasting Barolo Chinato

Take Barolo, add spice, and savor. (By Jordan Mackay)

What's a Generic Product?

They’re often made by big-name brands, but without the actual branding. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

Not Just for Sweet Tooths

Hungarian dry whites can compete with the big boys. (By Jordan Mackay)

Essentials for the Home Baker

Baking supplies that won’t collect dust. (By Sara Lime)

The Cocktail Staycation

Armchair travel is a lot more fun with a few drinks. (By Jordan Mackay)

The Chardonnay Conundrum

It can be so good, and so very bad. (By Jordan Mackay)

Ports to Call On

Somewhere between ruby and vintage lies late bottled vintage port. (By Jordan Mackay)

Bite the Antenna

Wires and spikes make up modern serviceware from Crucial Detail. (By Louisa Chu)