What's a Generic Product?

They’re often made by big-name brands, but without the actual branding. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

Premium Margarita Mix Taste Test

Are those gourmet mixes worth the price? (By Michele Foley and Roxanne Webber)

Corn Chips Cause Joyous Weeping

This week’s mission: gourmet corn snacks. (By James Norton)

What Turkey Should I Buy?

Check out what Chowhounds say before you do your Thanksgiving shopping.

Just Add Water

A taste test of dehydrated backpackers' chili. (By Michele Foley)

Instant Oatmeal Taste Test

Can a healthy and delicious breakfast really be that fast? (By Roxanne Webber)

Whole-Wheat Pasta Taste Test

Healthy sacrifice or tasty alternative? (By Michele Foley and Roxanne Webber)

Where Does Your Wine Come From?

Real places versus dreamed-up marketing ploys. (By Jordan Mackay)

Secrets of the Chip Aisle

The differences between “kettle-cooked” and standard potato chips; olestra and MSG. (By Barb Stuckey)

Microwave Bean-and-Cheese Burrito Taste Test

Food or foe? (By Michele Foley and Roxanne Webber)

Pastry Puffs That Look Catered

This week’s mission: pseudo-elegant frozen pastry bites, and Wheat Thins with more fiber. (By James Norton)

What Is Liquid Smoke?

Tastes more substantial than it sounds. (By Roxanne Webber)

There Never Was a Tom Collins

How your tail got its name. (By Kara Newman)

Even Real Cooks Cheat Sometimes

This week’s mission: frozen food with highfalutin notions. (By James Norton)

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

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