What's a Generic Product?

They’re often made by big-name brands, but without the actual branding. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

What Vegetables Go Into Vegetable Oil?

Mostly soybeans. (By Jason Horn)

Is Store-Bought Ice More Germy than Homemade Ice?

Frozen germs are still germs. (By Roxanne Webber)

What's That Coconut Doing in My M&M's?

This week’s mission: new flavor twists on classic candies. (By James Norton)

Cheesy Italian-esque Hot Pocket

This week’s mission: doughy calzone-type treats and a desperate cranberry move. (By James Norton)

What's the Difference Between Lox and Gravlax?

It’s in the cure. (By Roxanne Webber)

Hand Warmers

Drinks that’ll keep you warm inside even when it’s cold outside. (By Aida Mollenkamp and Regan Burns)

Don't Hate on Chablis

It’s like Chardonnay, without the oak. (By Jordan Mackay)

Something Orange

The mysteries of Triple Sec and curaçao. (By Jordan Mackay)

Rice Krispies on Steroids

This week’s mission: Classic breakfast cereal gets bigger, multigrainier, and fruitier. (By James Norton)

Tiny Cookies Took Me Down

This week’s mission: sugar cereal gimmickry from Post and Kellogg’s. (By James Norton)

Vote for Your Favorite Fake Fruit

This week’s mission: frozen veggies and fake meat to add to eggs, plus new Mountain Dew sodas. (By James Norton)

Shelf-Stable Ice Cream Float Disaster

This week’s mission: a fake prefab float, and a better-quality Nestlé Crunch bar. (By James Norton)

Microwave Pasta Sauce Face-Off

This week’s mission: Ragú and Bertolli bagged pasta sauces go head to head. (By James Norton)

Diet Craft Beer for the Oxymoron

This week’s mission: low-cal craft beer and baked beans for barbecue. (By James Norton)