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)

If You Add Milk to Tea Does It Stop the Brewing Process?

Cooling down the liquid slows the steeping. (By Roxanne Webber)

Food Econ 101

Paul Roberts, the author of The End of Food, dishes on the food system. (By Roxanne Webber)

The Year in Food 2008

What we ate, what the candidates ate, what the Olympians ate.

10 Cosmetic Uses for Everyday Foods

Sometimes, getting egg on your face can be a good thing. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Make Your Own Baby Food

CHOW tested, baby approved.

Fast-Food Pizza Chains Attempt Gourmet

This week’s mission: pizzas that are less fake and greasy, and toasted ciabattas that are more fake and greasy. (By James Norton)

Terrible Tobiko

Tobiko and masago, the cheap fish roes on top of many sushi rolls, are far from fresh. (By Margot Kaminski)

What Is Nondairy Creamer?

It makes coffee so creamy, yet it’s not cream. (By Roxanne Webber)

What Is Nutritional Yeast?

Is it different from other kinds of yeast? (By Jason Horn)

What Do "Kosher" and "Halal" Mean?

Mystery deli terms explained. (By Jason Horn)

What Is Freezer Burn?

That stale taste and cardboard texture are no good. (By Roxanne Webber)

Does Vinegar Make Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier?

The quest for an easy-peel egg. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

What's the Difference Between Fertilized and Unfertilized Eggs?

Hint: -a-doodle-do. (By Michele Foley)

What Else Besides Corn Pops, and How?

Steam is powerful stuff. (By Jason Horn)