Wii Night!

One-handed, energy-charged bites for a marathon session.

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake. (By James Norton)

Candela Lights

Light a candle without the fire.

Will Salsa Conquer Processed Cheese?

This week’s mission: a sports drink aimed at the ladies, and lower-cal dishes from Taco Bell. (By James Norton)

How Do Laser Thermometers Work Without Touching the Food?

Clue: The light is only there for show. (By Jason Horn)

Elf Ladies Like Mint Candy

This week’s mission: a mintier old-school candy bar, and a candy bar that’s actually an energy bar. (By James Norton)

Does Drinking Ice Water Burn Calories?

Hydration, maybe; weight loss, doubtful. (By Roxanne Webber)

Counter Measures

Ten ways to green your kitchen. (By Christy Harrison)

Sensitive New Age Cocktails

Does a happy bartender make a better drink? (By Joshua M. Bernstein)

Green Your Hangover

This week’s mission: An ecofriendly vodka gift pack and some meatless taco and burger mixes. (By James Norton)

Cocktail Culture, Las Vegas Style

A bar convention dips to the lowest common denominator. (By Jordan Mackay)

The Napkin Defense

You lose cred when you use paper. (By Helena Echlin)

Does a Silver Spoon Stop Champagne from Going Flat?

Keep your bubbly bubbling. (By Michele Foley)

World of Warcraft–Flavored Soda

This week’s mission: a beverage for gamers. (By James Norton)

10 Simple Ways to Be More Green

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