Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.

Wii Night!

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

What Is Freezer Burn?

That stale taste and cardboard texture are no good.

Summer 2009 Gift Guide

All your warm-weather gifting needs met.

That Coffee's Rotten

And other fermentation facts.

Raiders of the Lost Drink

How to fix a dying party.

Root of the Matter

Root beers we dig.

Thanksgiving, Southern Style

All the good stuff, plus how to fry a turkey without burning down the house.

Kitchen Confessional

Reading Nigel Slater’s diaries.

Montaditos with Boquerones and Olive Relish

White anchovies with olive relish.

We All Scream

Some of the best and worst ice cream makers.

Make Your Own Preserves

How to hold on to summer’s best produce: canning.

10 Ways to Reinvent Breakfast

Go beyond bagels and bacon.

Squanto Never Ate Popcorn

Did the Pilgrims really eat popcorn? CHOW investigates Thanksgiving dinner.

The New Kitchen Staples

Your pantry is bare unless these 10 items sit on its shelves. They’ve achieved post-food-fad status.