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Ice Cream Topping Insanity

This week’s mission: flavored, syrupy ice cream toppings. (By James Norton)

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Lazy Man's Panini

This week’s mission: three brands of frozen, microwavable panini. (By James Norton)

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Baby Food Taste-Off

This week’s mission: mushy orange veg and turkey dinners for tots. (By James Norton)

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Huffable Chocolate

This week’s mission: no-calorie powdered chocolate in an asthma inhaler–type device. (By James Norton)

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The Ultimate Carb Machine

This week’s mission: Pasta dinner inside hollowed-out rolls. (By James Norton)

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The Fun Side of Indigestion

This week’s mission: coating your insides with cherry goodness. (By James Norton)

CHOW Tip

How to Navigate an Unfamiliar Wine List

Look for the words Argentina and New Zealand.

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Dead Shellfish Ale

This week’s mission: low-grade beer mixed with Clamato. (By James Norton)

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Eggnog Treat Roundup

This week’s mission: a variety of nogs, in shake, latte, and straight-up form. (By James Norton)

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Seeking Delicious Fake Blood

This week’s mission: blood capsules from Target and Living Nightmare, plus a homemade alternative. (By James Norton)

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The Most Expensive Booze

This week’s mission: $2,000 single-malt Scotch whisky. (By James Norton)

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Snackable Bacteria

This week’s mission: a kiddie yogurt snack you can drink. (By James Norton)

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Delivery Pasta Done Right

This week’s mission: over three pounds of baked pasta delivered to your door. (By James Norton)

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Cutting Corners

For box wine, it’s back to square one. (By Jordan Mackay)

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Roast Your Own

The next step in ultimate coffee brewing. (By Traci Vogel)