Why Don't Tomatoes and Fruits Rot When They're Sun-Dried?

They get a little help from preservatives.

How to Grill (Almost) Everything

Recipes to keep you fired up all summer long.

Instant Oatmeal Taste Test

Can a healthy and delicious breakfast really be that fast?

French-Fried Nirvana

CHOW reviews two great pieces of deep-frying equipment for the home chef.

Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops with Cider Sauce

Apples star in the stuffing for this satisfying autumnal dish.

Environmentally Friendly Picnic Supplies

Enjoy the outdoors without trashing it.

Down-Home Prosciutto

The country ham is our native prosciutto or serrano, though most Southerners wouldn’t dream of throwing an uncooked leg on a deli slicer and shaving some to go with the asparagus. Most Northerners, meanwhile, have never heard of...

My Summer Wine Love

This year, it’s Rueda.

Pack and Go

Easy lunches to take to work.

Do Bordeaux Wine Futures Have a Future?

Avoid the unreliable en primeur system.

Booze Hounds

High-alcohol wine takes a hit.

Winter Cabin Fever

Easy, hearty meals for your next ski getaway.

Summer 2009 Gift Guide

All your warm-weather gifting needs met.

What You Should Know About German Beer

Expand your beer horizon with these crisp, fresh quaffs with funny names.

Fire-Charred Green Beans with Cajun Dipping Sauce

Throw these together for an impressive campfire snack.