Does Bottled Water Ever Go Bad?

Plastic containers aren’t as watertight as you think. (By Jason Horn)

Is Store-Bought Ice More Germy than Homemade Ice?

Frozen germs are still germs. (By Roxanne Webber)

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink. (By Jordan Mackay)

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country. (By Roxanne Webber)

Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it. (By Lessley Anderson)

High-End Tonic

Don’t mix your gin with bad stuff. (By Jordan Mackay)

Celebrity Booze

Drink what famous people are drinking, and making. (By Roxanne Webber)

Cola, Now with Added Bull

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

Green Your Hangover

This week’s mission: An ecofriendly vodka gift pack and some meatless taco and burger mixes. (By James Norton)

Old Beer Is New Again

Aging suds in oak casks comes back in style. (By Joshua M. Bernstein)

10 Good Cheap Liquors

Tips from the experts on the best values in booze. (By Roxanne Webber)

10 Organic Liquors

Make ecococktails at home. (By Roxanne Webber)

Good Imported Wines Under $10

Save money and drink well. (By Roxanne Webber)

Don't Hate on Chablis

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

Environmentally Friendly Picnic Supplies

Enjoy the outdoors without trashing it. (By Roxanne Webber)