Bogus Butter Bake-Off

This week’s mission: sticks of fake butter, and protein pimped by a famous doctor.

10 Homemade Food Gifts

Gourmet presents you can afford to give.

Toaster Pastries Fit for a Monk

This week’s mission: ready-made meals for gluten allergy sufferers and a healthier alternative to Pop-Tarts.

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers.

Emergency Entertaining

Entertain in an instant with these 12 staples.

Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon.

Your Sassafras Has Been Neutered

Sassafras contains safrole, a believed carcinogen — so it’s unlikely that you’ll find any in your root beer.

10 Things to Cook for One

A bowl of cereal is not dinner.

Hey, Mr. Postman

Where to shop for food gifts online.

You're Supposed to Burn It

Tools for creating aromatic smoke, à la the molecular gastronomists

Pomegranates, Dried Limes, Rose Water

A primer on Persian, a.k.a. Iranian, food.

Eat Well and Save

Tips for spending less on good food.

10 Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

How to stretch your food dollars.

Resurrecting Easter Brunch

Make it easy, unfussy, and delicious.

Hamburgers and Sausages from Scratch

The best home meat grinders.