The Myth of the Pie Crust

A conversation with cookbook author Dorie Greenspan.

Candy's Black Sheep

Salty, medicinal black licorice won’t satisfy your sweet tooth, but you might like it anyway.

Please Bring an Elaborate Dessert

What’s the right answer to "Can I bring anything?"

Try Mezcal Again

It used to be that mezcal was thought of as a poor man’s tequila. No more. Great mezcal is now being imported into the United States.

The Savvy Wedding

Lessons learned and secrets revealed: An insiders' guide to food, booze, gifts, and more.

Birthday Butchery

Help! I’m not cut out for cake-cutting.

Surgery in the Kitchen

Tiny tools help with obsessive details.

The Minimalist's Dessert

Cookbook author and confectioner Alice Medrich talks about her love of simple, artisanal sweets.

Toss Your Measuring Cups

A scale is a must-have tool for precise, consistent cooking. CHOW reviews the best.

Essentials for the Home Baker

Baking supplies that won’t collect dust.

Food Blog Heaven

We could browse these recipe-focused websites all day.

Tasty Kosher Products

Kosherfest debuts chocolate liqueur and treats for doggies.

Burst in Your Mouth

Gear columnist Louisa Chu experiments with two new lines of chemical additives used for molecular gastronomy dishes.

Bring It

The best rolls and cases for carrying your knives.

Foods You Fight

Tips for eating saucy, messy, and hard-to-handle foods.