You're Supposed to Burn It

Tools for creating aromatic smoke, à la the molecular gastronomists

That Heady Molecular Mixology

When a tail should really just be a tail.

Batali, High and Low

Mario Batali’s new cookbook, “Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style,” targets a different audience altogether.

Have a Nice Flight

Vino Volo gets air travelers one step closer to a pleasant experience.

Not Your Grandmother's Sherry

Manzanilla fino is the entry point into a new world.

Spirit of Peace

Aquavit calms the stormy waters swirling between gin and vodka.

White-Collar Moonshine

Urbanites flout federal law with their new favorite hobby: home distilling.

Beyond Salt and Pepper

From Worcestershire sauce to paprika, here are ten ingredients that will boost flavor in your cooking.

Farewell to Hydrocolloids

Chef Alex Stupak’s Mexican food dreams.

10 Ways to Reinvent Breakfast

Go beyond bagels and bacon.

Common Appliances, Uncommon Uses

Dust off your underused equipment and discover new applications.

10 Things to Cook for One

A bowl of cereal is not dinner.

Fewer than 1100

1080 Recipes offers a view into Spanish home cooking.

Jazz Standard

Gumbo is the ultimate improvisational dish.

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country.