Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cravings

Bread plus cheese plus heat equals perfection (times 10). (By Aida Mollenkamp)

A Cheese Primer

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types. (By James Norton)

Pack and Go

Easy lunches to take to work. (By Roxanne Webber)

10 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes

Dishes that satisfy without the need for meat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

The Raisin Bran of My Fantasies

This week’s mission: British breakfast cereal with masses of fruit, and sweet, spicy spread. (By James Norton)

10 Mail-Order Gifts for 2009

Send a boozy, chocolaty, or meaty present this holiday season. (By Roxanne Webber)

Stinky Seatmate

What not to eat on planes. (By Helena Echlin)

Palate Tease

Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso talk about life before arugula and The Silver Palate Cookbook, 25 years later. (By Sara Dickerman)

Holiday Central

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

Mole in the Mountains

A gastronomic adventure in Xalapa, Mexico. (By Mick Vann)

A novel appetizer bite made with apple and Gouda. (By Caitlin McGrath)

Goudas grow in intensity as they get older. (By Sarah Perry)

Let a spud be your canvas. (By M.G. Shea)

Cheese curds. Most folks will recognize that they’re an early stage in the production of cheeses. Folks from, say, Wisconsin, will sigh longingly, because they’re a sort of regional dish, and because they’re... (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Will San Franciscans end up canoeing to Marin for groceries? (By Traci Vogel)