The Concord Fizz

From the Square Off tail competition finals, this grape-based tail is elegant and refreshing.

Hugging Thyme

This herbal concoction with the essence of freshness was a Square Off winner.

Española Sour

A traditional sour gets a fresh twist with marmalade and lemon basil.

We shopped at large chain stores (Safeway and Albertson’s) for most regular and organic groceries and turned to Whole Foods to get harder-to-find organic items like meat and certain condiments. Organic food is invariably...

Masai Blu Tea

From Africa with love.

R.I.P. Didier Dagueneau

Reflections on a great winemaker.

The Duet of Pears-tini

This combo of pears and farmers' market ingredients was a Square Off competition tail.

Read yourself sustainable.

Learn to grow your own.

Another Bad Attempt at a Diet Dessert

This week’s mission: a prefab, low-cal sundae, and pear-apple juice.

Pancakes from a Can

This week’s mission: pancake batter in an aerosol can, and strawberry cereal.

Toaster Pastries Fit for a Monk

This week’s mission: ready-made meals for gluten allergy sufferers and a healthier alternative to Pop-Tarts.

10 Reasons Why Whole Foods Is Annoying

For example: carob-glazed doughnut holes.

Oat and Honey Vodka

An amazing feat of infusion.

Mango Lassi

The popular Indian drink, cool and smooth.