In Defense of Cheap Liquor

Does your expensive bottle of choice stand up to the lime and sugar test?

Does Your Stomach Really Expand if You Eat More?

We’re talking about your digestive system, not your waistline.

Old but Not Lethal

Why raw eggs in aged eggnog won’t make you sick

What's a Maraschino Cherry?

That sweet, bright-red orb can’t possibly be fruit.

Does the Grapefruit Diet Work?

The citrus isn’t a magic weight-loss cure, as you might have guessed.

Can You Really Seal the Juices into Meat?

Lock up that steak and throw away the key.

Does Bottled Water Ever Go Bad?

Plastic containers aren’t as watertight as you think.

Local Fizz

Go locavore with soda pop.

Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes

Start now, finish aging by Christmas.

What Happens to Wine as It Ages?

Older isn’t always better.

Is Carob Really Healthier than Chocolate?

Stand by for a ’70s hippie flashback.

Does the Color of an Egg Yolk Indicate How Nutritious It Is?

Yolks can range from pale yellow to deep orange.

The Great White Hope

Riesling satisfies all tastes, but is there enough of it to go around?

10 Vegetable Seed Suppliers

Where to buy exotic, heirloom, and regional vegetable seeds for your home garden.

Your Dog, the Gourmet

If your dog has such a great sense of smell, why is he eating your old socks?