Magnetic Fields

Induction cooktops cook hot, stay cool.

Does Bottled Water Ever Go Bad?

Plastic containers aren’t as watertight as you think.

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey.

Stir It Up

CHOW tests mixing bowls that won’t slip, chip, or break.

Chewing Gum Arms Race

This week’s mission: a green tea cure-all and gum with a one-two flavor punch.

Coveted Vessels

Why you need hotel pans and Cambros.

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake.

Salty, Dark, Distinctive

All soy sauces are not created equal.

Meal Kits: From Good to Worse

This week’s mission: Just add chicken to two different premade dinners.

10 Coupon-Clipping Resources

Where to find discounts for groceries and restaurants.

The Kitsch Value of Jimmy Dean

This week’s mission: frozen sweet-and-sour Thai food, and mini breakfast sausages wrapped in pancakes.

Alluring Burger King Apple "Fries"

This week’s mission: low-fat prepackaged ice cream cones, and a healthier Burger King kids' meal.

Bagel Felony

This week’s mission: Healthier rice/potato chips and cream cheese–filled bagel cylinders.

Secrets of the Perfect Salsa

They wouldn’t give us the recipe, but that didn’t stop us.

Venial Vegetable Trickery

This week’s mission: a snack mix with Cheerios, and frozen vegetables with health claims.