World of Warcraft–Flavored Soda

This week’s mission: a beverage for gamers.

Are the Burnt Bits of Veggies Carcinogenic?

We thought grilling was the healthy option.

If You Add Milk to Tea Does It Stop the Brewing Process?

Cooling down the liquid slows the steeping.

Chile-Lime Peanuts

Sweet, salty, and spiced with garlic, these beat out bar peanuts any day of the week.

Cocktail Culture, Las Vegas Style

A bar convention dips to the lowest common denominator.

Do Vegetarians Lose the Ability to Digest Meat?

Or is that an urban myth?

Surgery in the Kitchen

Tiny tools help with obsessive details.

Mushrooms Will Save the World

And other findings from Taste^3^ 2007.

10 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes

Dishes that satisfy without the need for meat.

Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?

Frat boy finger lore demystified.

Alcohol Plus Vitamin C

Citrus gives winter tails a summery kick.

Special Moments with Grim Gruel

This week’s mission: personality-based soft drinks and microwave baked desserts.

What Makes Cheddar Cheese Sharp?

The nutty tang is so good.

Does Drinking Ice Water Burn Calories?

Hydration, maybe; weight loss, doubtful.

Done Eating, Not Dining

When should a server take your plate?