Street-Food Face-Off

Waffles, schnitzel, and dumplings vie for top prize at the 2009 Vendy Awards.

How Do They Get a Pear in a Bottle of Eau de Vie?

Is that fruit fake? (By Michele Foley)

Oh, that Eau!

Old-world fruit brandy gets Americanized. (By Jordan Mackay)

Slow Spirits

If booze is to be slow, it has to be right. (By Jordan Mackay)

Forge de Laguiole Corkscrews

Open the bottle in French.

Coop de Ville

If your neighbors are wary, a gift of fresh-laid eggs may change their minds. (By Alex Lash)

Cinco de Mayo, a.k.a. National Margarita Day

Eight ideas beyond the basic (perfect) margarita.

Healthy Butter That Actually Tastes Good

This week’s mission: melted white chocolate dessert sauce and butter with olive oil. (By James Norton)

Fungus Amongus

Coming soon: American-grown truffles. (By Stett Holbrook)

Deck the Halls with Beer

Holiday brews cheer the American beer market. (By Heather Shouse)

Three Times an Entrée

Double entendres aside, three-ways have been offered up since the Yuan dynasty. (By Joy Lian Alferness)

What's the Skin on Heated Milk?

That sticky film can ruin a good hot chocolate. (By Michele Foley)

From Me to You

Your host and hostess deserve your thanks.

Sort of Convenient

Nancy Silverton does quick her way. (By Sara Dickerman)

Mole in the Mountains

A gastronomic adventure in Xalapa, Mexico. (By Mick Vann)