The Return of Punch

The big tail in a bowl makes a comeback. (By Roxanne Webber)

Key to the Liquor Cabinet

How to create the ultimate home bar. (By CHOW staff)

Throw My Wedding

Is it OK to ask friends to help with your reception? (By Helena Echlin)

Holiday Central

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

Way Beyond Salad Dressing

Or, how to use vinegar and citrus in your cooking to punch up flavors. (By Aida Mollenkamp and Roxanne Webber)

Bagel Felony

This week’s mission: Healthier rice/potato chips and cream cheese–filled bagel cylinders. (By James Norton)

What Does Beige Taste Like?

The week’s mission: bad chocolate candies, and an iced tea contraption. (By James Norton)

Holiday Beer Cheer 2007

CHOW rates this year’s winter warmers. (By Kurt Wolff)

Vintage Does Matter

But you don’t have to drink the fancy stuff. (By Jordan Mackay)

What You Should Know About German Beer

Expand your beer horizon with these crisp, fresh quaffs with funny names. (By Lessley Anderson)

Curry by the Book

In search of a true spice education from a new Indian cookbook. (By Sara Dickerman)

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. (By Lessley Anderson)

Celebrity Gingerbread: Law and Order Edition

Memorialize your favorite big-shot hooligans in cookie form.

Destination: Twin Cities Crawl

Well fed and hung over at the 2008 Republican National Convention. (By James Norton)

The CHOW Guide to Eating and Drinking in Austin, SXSW edition

From Tex-Mex to high-end, CHOW brings you the best eating and drinking locations in Austin. (By CHOW staff)