How Are No-Boil Lasagna Noodles Made?

Pasta you don’t have to boil is counterintuitive, but it works.

How Does Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Work?

Is it indeed magical?

Does Bottled Water Ever Go Bad?

Plastic containers aren’t as watertight as you think.

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey.

You Break It, You Replace It

What to do if you bust your friend’s china.

How to Talk Politics Over Dinner

The dos and don’ts of election conversations.

Indoor Voices, Please!

What to do when the table next to you is noisy.

But I Come Here Often

Should regulars get special treatment?

Hops Luxury

Damn the world shortage of my favorite beer ingredient.

Don't Scream "I Hate Broccoli!"

Which table manners your kids should mind.

What's the Difference Between Brown Sugars?

What’s the difference between the various types of brown sugar (light, dark, Demerara, turbinado, and muscovado)?

Butter Me Up

Modern bread-plate etiquette.

On the Rise

When are you supposed to stand at a meal?

What Happens to Wine as It Ages?

Older isn’t always better.

How Are Nonalcoholic Beer and Wine Made?

Secrets of fake booze revealed.