Rules for Margarita Greatness

The perfect margarita is much more than the sum of its parts.

Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated?

Some people store them on the counter.

Chicken Skewers with Dukkah Crust

Chicken coated in a Middle Eastern spice mix of nuts and herbs.

What Do "Kosher" and "Halal" Mean?

Mystery deli terms explained.

Somebody Took My Lunch!

How to stop office kitchen thieves.

Leftovers: The Career Killer

Does bringing your lunch to work hurt your chances for success?

Is Store-Bought Ice More Germy than Homemade Ice?

Frozen germs are still germs.

Thanksgiving for Beginners

Easy recipes with maximum flavor.

Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

How to raid your housemates' stash, and bust them tactfully when they raid yours.

Counter Measures

Ten ways to green your kitchen.

Truck-Side Dining

The how, why, and where of high-end food trucks.

10 Party Preparation Tips

How to entertain the easy way.

Double-Dipping on Trial

There’s negligible contamination, but it’s still unacceptable.

What’s the Best Drink to Order in a Dive Bar?

Some safe bets when the liquor is sketchy.

Won't Work for Food

Horror stories of the country’s largest member-owned cooperative grocery store.