Commanders in Chef

With presidents in mind, remember our leaders who liked good food. (By Sarah Inez Levy)

When Presidents Imbibe

The Wall Street Journal meditates on drinking and the White House in the wake of the Gates/Crowley beer summit. (By James Norton)

Drunk on George Washington

An interview with the director of preservation for Mount Vernon about George Washington’s whiskey-distilling career. (By Lessley Anderson)

How Is Toffee Different from Caramel?

It comes down to butter and heat. (By Roxanne Webber)

How Do They Get a Pear in a Bottle of Eau de Vie?

Is that fruit fake? (By Michele Foley)

Do Bees that Make Varietal Honey Know Which Flowers to Visit?

The buzz on blossom-specific honeys. (By Jason Horn)

Does It Matter Whether You Use a Glass or Metal Baking Dish?

It depends on what you’re making. (By Jason Horn)

World of Warcraft–Flavored Soda

This week’s mission: a beverage for gamers. (By James Norton)

100 Days in the White House: A Garden Menu

Hope grows, in a garden.

2009 Presidential Inauguration Menu

Celebrate with food inspired by Barack Obama’s favorites.

What Is Liquid Smoke?

Tastes more substantial than it sounds. (By Roxanne Webber)

Do I Need to Replace the Water in My Kettle?

Maybe boiling it twice makes it extra-good. (By Roxanne Webber)

What's a Maraschino Cherry?

That sweet, bright-red orb can’t possibly be fruit. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

Why Don't More Beer Bottles Have Twist-Off Caps?

Oxygen is the enemy. (By Nicole Solis)

What Vegetables Go Into Vegetable Oil?

Mostly soybeans. (By Jason Horn)