Candy's Black Sheep

Salty, medicinal black licorice won’t satisfy your sweet tooth, but you might like it anyway. (By Regan Burns)

Hot Cocoa Hotties

We like our chocolate rich and a little bitter. Hold the marshmallows. (By Sharron Wood)

Winter Cabin Fever

Easy, hearty meals for your next ski getaway.

Brains, Intestines, Pizzle

It’s what’s for dinner. (By Eric Slatkin)

A World of Sours

Memories of Philippine Kitchens explores the many flavors of the Philippines. (By Sara Dickerman)

Surgery in the Kitchen

Tiny tools help with obsessive details. (By Louisa Chu)

It's Not Fat, It's Big-Boned

In honor of its 50th year, Bon Appétit muscles in with a heavy tome. (By Sara Dickerman)

Belgian Beer Primer

Decoding the world’s most acclaimed (and confusing) brews. (By Roxanne Webber)

My Bubbe, Your Bubbe

One Jewish grandmother dispenses Hanukkah recipes and wisdom. (By Jane Goldman)

Summer 2009 Gift Guide

All your warm-weather gifting needs met. (By Lessley Anderson and Roxanne Webber)

A Cheese Primer

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types. (By James Norton)

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

Black licorice can go both ways. (By Regan Burns)

Fisher’s Soft Pretzels. (By Kate Ramos)

Licorice comes in black, red, salty, or sugarless varieties. Here are some of the Chowhounds’ favorite online sources. (By C. Thi Nguyen)