Elf Ladies Like Mint Candy

This week’s mission: a mintier old-school candy bar, and a candy bar that’s actually an energy bar.

Lifting the Curse from the E.U.

Chef Akhtar Nawab talks about making over the formerly troubled New York gastropub.

Tasty Kosher Products

Kosherfest debuts chocolate liqueur and treats for doggies.

Mysteries of Tempeh Revealed

This week’s mission: a seasoned meat substitute, and fancified potato buds.

On Tomatoes and Wine

Slice ’em if you’ve got ’em.

Wait, Lemme Google It!

The dreaded iPhone faux pas.

Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.

Time for School Lunch

Meals for making your mark on the blacktop.

McSkillet Burrito and International Delight Coffee Creamer

This week’s mission: McDonald’s new breakfast offering, and holiday flavored nondairy creamers.

Wood's Poor Cousin

CHOW reviews the best plastic cutting boards.

As Seen on TV

Television characters and the food they eat.

Magnetic Fields

Induction cooktops cook hot, stay cool.

Rice Krispies on Steroids

This week’s mission: Classic breakfast cereal gets bigger, multigrainier, and fruitier.

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends.

How to Keep Guests Out of the Kitchen

And understand why they’re in there to begin with.