A Plunge into Cheesy Lava Sauce

This week’s mission: a health-conscious Dunkin' Donuts offering, and a hot new Taco Bell item. (By James Norton)

10 Exotic Salts

Fun, fancy versions of the kitchen staple. (By Roxanne Webber)

Black Fades to Black

Hipper-than-thou waiter attire is replaced by humble aprons. (By Brian Abrams)

Candy's Black Sheep

Salty, medicinal black licorice won’t satisfy your sweet tooth, but you might like it anyway. (By Regan Burns)

Black Forest Dinnerware

Eat in stark, modern luxury.

Pepper Is the New Salt

Eight best bets for sneezing and seasoning. (By Heather Shouse)

World of Warcraft–Flavored Soda

This week’s mission: a beverage for gamers. (By James Norton)

10 Vegetable Seed Suppliers

Where to buy exotic, heirloom, and regional vegetable seeds for your home garden. (By Roxanne Webber)

It's Not Fat, It's Big-Boned

In honor of its 50th year, Bon Appétit muscles in with a heavy tome. (By Sara Dickerman)

Can You Cook with the Water Used to Soak Beans?

It depends if you have problems with gas. (By Roxanne Webber)

Shaved Ice Treats

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer. (By Kate Ramos)

Good & Plenty Sacrilege!

This week’s mission: candy with extra spice. (By James Norton)

The Lowly Côtes du Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, watch your back. (By Jordan Mackay)

Drinks Around the World

Ring in the New Year 24 times over.

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)