Get Healthy Real Easy

This week’s mission: two servings of vegetables in a powder and one in a soup.

All-American Drunk

This week’s mission: category-defying light rum and spiced apple schnapps from the Midwest.

Snack Time for Lazarus

This week’s mission: superfood bars and stovetop comfort-food kits.

Trashy Breakfast Food Gets Seasonal

This week’s mission: summery toaster pastries and low-cal fruity soda.

That's Amaro

For some, it’s amore; for others, it’s just bitter.

Instant Milk Shakes Ride Again

This week’s mission: kiddie fruit snacks by the makers of an energy bar and instant shake-and-drink milk shakes.

New Species of Cracker Discovered!

This week’s mission: ritzy granola and crunchy focaccia sticks.

Pancakes from a Can

This week’s mission: pancake batter in an aerosol can, and strawberry cereal.

It's Not Champagne

But it might be better, cheaper, and worth exploring.

10 Beijing Dishes

What to eat at the 2008 Olympic Games in China.

Joyless, Sullen Brown Brick

This week’s mission: healthy candy bars and high-end Pringles.

Cheap, Good Frozen Lasagne

This week’s mission: Healthier breakfast junk food and decent frozen Italian entrées.

What the Hell Is Ice Cream Soft Candy?

This week’s mission: Down-market candy gets a makeover, and a really bad idea for brand extension.

Special Moments with Grim Gruel

This week’s mission: personality-based soft drinks and microwave baked desserts.

Sexy Pink Tequila

This week’s mission: a healthier mass-market peanut butter and reposado tequila flavored with hibiscus flower.