Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated?

Some people store them on the counter. (By Roxanne Webber)

Does Refrigerating Tomatoes Ruin Their Flavor?

Cold storage messes with enzymes. (By Roxanne Webber)

How the Other Half Cooks

What’s in the best families' kitchens. (By Louisa Chu)

Building the Ultimate Green Kitchen

CHOW’s ecoconscious remodel guide. (By Michele Foley)

Should You Put Hot Food in the Fridge?

We reveal the coolest way to let leftovers chill out. (By Alexander Lane)

Bottle Opener/Fridge Magnet

Beer inside, opener on the door.

How Long Can Butter Be Kept Out Before Going Rancid?

It depends on heat and light. (By Tara Shioya)

How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?

You’d better find those Easter eggs quick. (By Roxanne Webber)

What's the White Stuff on Chocolate?

Is my chocolate OK to eat if the color looks wrong? (By Jasmine Pahl)

Future on Ice

Defrosting the history of the fridge. (By Eric Slatkin)

How Does Packaged Guacamole Stay Green?

You have to tame a certain enzyme. (By Roxanne Webber)

How Much Salt Is in Salted Butter?

Some brands contain much more than others. (By Roxanne Webber)

The Basics: How to Make an Icebox Cake

The easiest, most addictive dessert ever.

Hosting Your First Passover

Because your ancestors had it harder than you, so honor them.

What's the Difference Between Fertilized and Unfertilized Eggs?

Hint: -a-doodle-do. (By Michele Foley)