The pet-food scare has been depressing, but it’s shed light on that industry. The recent news that people may have eaten melamine-laced food, though, is just plain freaky. (By Christy Harrison)

Tips for responsible carnivores. (By Roxanne Webber)

Yolks can range from pale yellow to deep orange. (By Roxanne Webber)

A meat-and-potatoes guy tries to save money by buying an entire side of beef. (By Jason Krause)

Fatty pork trumps lean. Has the other white meat chubbed up? (By Jason Krause)

Ten inspiring tomes to help you get your grill on. (By Roxanne Webber)

CHOW’s milk taste test. (By Lessley Anderson)

We go for the real meat, the sustainably farmed, humanely raised and slaughtered, heritage, no-hormone, quality product, and for guys behind the counter knowledgeable enough to tell us where the meat came from and how to cook it.

Bypass the supermarket and buy it direct. (By Lessley Anderson)

Tips for spending less on good food. (By Roxanne Webber)

Your questions answered. (By Roxanne Webber)

Vegansexuals, tainted dog food, greenwashing, and more.

An American-made ham is giving its Spanish cousin a run for its money. (By James Norton)

An Iowa-based producer is starting to roll out jamón ibérico–style ham for domestic consumption. (By James Norton)

Better than beef jerky. (By Meredith Arthur)