Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine.

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy

Bacon keeps the turkey moist while pears sweeten it up.

Simple Poached Cod

Simmered with carrots, potatoes, and shallots for a more filling take on poached fish.

A Japanese Whisky Primer

Highland, Lowland, Hokkaido?

Whiskey Primer

Watch out for the revenuers.

Sour Grapes

A vinegar primer.

Watermelon Gazpacho

A twist on the classic cold soup, with watermelon in addition to tomatoes.

Burns the Hairs Right Out of Your Nose

Touring bourbon distilleries in Kentucky.

Beyond Ketchup and Mustard

Our favorite condiments for your spreading, dipping, and dribbling pleasure.

Your Morning Cocktail

Shaking up an early drink can get the blood flowing again.

Rum Run

Spirits companies, buoyed by the popularity explosion of the mojito, are rolling out the premium rums as a potential challenger to the throne currently occupied by vodka.

Way Beyond Salad Dressing

Or, how to use vinegar and citrus in your cooking to punch up flavors.

10 Organic Liquors

Make ecococktails at home.

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream.

Raiding Harrison Ford's Liquor Cabinet

Table 8’s Govind Armstrong still makes time for friends (and mischief).