The Prodigal Nut Returns

Welcome back, chestnut!

What's That White Stuff on Grapes?

Is it pesticide? Yeast? Unidentified gross substance?

Does Vinegar Make Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier?

The quest for an easy-peel egg.

Kids Making Drinks

Is it wrong to ask minors to mix martinis?

What's the Skin on Heated Milk?

That sticky film can ruin a good hot chocolate.

Do Vegetarians Lose the Ability to Digest Meat?

Or is that an urban myth?

Is a Bell Pepper a Chile Pepper?

Usually only hot peppers are called chile peppers.

White-Collar Moonshine

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

Your Beer Smells Like Goat

Beer geeks revel in weird, funky wild ales.

Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?

Frat boy finger lore demystified.

Is There a Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

Paying more doesn’t mean they’re better for you.

Why Should I Let My Meat Rest?

It’s cooked already. Can’t I eat it?

Does Salting Dried Beans Make Them Harder to Cook?

Science says it’s an old wives' tale.

Why Is Dried Egg So Hard to Clean Off?

It’s in the egg’s nature to be stubborn.

What Vegetables Go Into Vegetable Oil?

Mostly soybeans.