A Dash of Guinness

Cooking with Ireland’s famed brew. (By Roxanne Webber)

Who doesn’t have an old fondue set tucked away in the back of a cupboard? With winter approaching, it’s time to haul that sucker out and have a fondue party. ... (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream. (By James Norton)

Hey, Mr. Postman

Where to shop for food gifts online. (By Roxanne Webber)

The Finest Grind

CHOW scouts the three best pepper mills. (By Louisa Chu)

A West Sonoma Road Trip

Tasting rooms and dining rooms in our favorite slice of Northern California wine country. (By Lessley Anderson)

Destination: Denver on the Cheap

Kingpin food on a volunteer budget at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. (By Ruth Tobias)

Holiday Central

Recipes, menus, gifts, and entertaining tips for all your celebratory needs.

January’s edition of Fine Cooking goes surprisingly in-depth on the topic of how to melt cheese. And this is no minor matter. (By James Norton)

There are plenty of great things to dip in a cheese fondue beyond cubes of French bread. (By Caitlin McGrath)

For every need, there is an appropriate fondue restaurant. Robert Lauriston faintly praises Fondue Fred as “fine for the low price.” (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Warm breadsticks slathered in garlic butter. (By Mark Hokoda)

From fondue to fried cheesecake, chefs make the most of their kitchen scraps. (By Kara Zuaro)

Much ado about Westside’s Ado. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

The NanoBrewMaster Home Brew Station promises to greatly facilitate the production of beer. (By James Norton)