Notations of “Sell by,” “Use by,” or “Expires on” protect the seller and remind the buyer when the stuff was purchased. Common sense dictates that meat and seafood should be used quickly for...

? These breasts were at room temperature, as I had just finished cutting up the duck. Any and all tips welcome!

edible, was bordering on being too dry. This is one cut of meat that you don’t want to overcook. I’ve also brined them before, which acts as sort of a safety net, but isn’t necessary. I usually do mine marinated...

If you have your groceries delivered (I use Peapod here in the Northeast), how much do you tip? In every other situation (dining out, takeout, delivery, etc.) I generally tip fairly well, a minimum of 20% unless something was...

I don’t know if anyone has experienced this problem. For the second time in as many months at two separate restaurants, I paid the bill with my ATM/credit card and left a cash tip (both times above 20%). I clearly marked 0...

to selling food. It sounds like lots of permits—and costly ones at that—involved. Do any of you have any tips for me? I am not religious, but live next to a church and have access to two other churches (one being my...

Thanks for the tips. Already subscribe to most (KamMan, Chinatown for veggies; Russo’s is a trek, though). I do look at the marked down produce in my local Stop and Shop, and have gotten some pretty good deals . . ., and...

Try ZUD. It’s a cleanser with oxalic acid in it. Be sure to read the instructions on the can first, and wear gloves for safety. I found out about ZUD from the Corningware people after I tried a recipe for roasting a turkey...

meats... I’ll be in Vientiane next week and might have more tips after. All street food in Vietnam is to be recommended.

dining solo (and where I could get to without walking through in relative safety). Anything from cheap ethnic to moderately $$ upscale. Preference for a place that takes credit. Sushi would be ideal, because I could sit at the...

My sister ordered from Grand Sechuan at St. Marks (8 Street) located between 2nd and 3rd Avenue (NYC, NY). The bill was $65. The distance was up one block and across one avenue. She didn’t know how much to tip, but figured...

not in the future based on being ‘burnt’ whether purposely or not. Tipping, splitting checks, and the like seems to be such a universal topic once we leave our homes and safety zones. I got a kick out of your Whole...

Use-by dates on food: iron-clad law or mere suggestion?

A friend of mine only tips on the full amount for food and beverages. He says the "tip" is for services rendered and should not cover what goes to Uncle Sam. Still, several times when leaving a restaurant, I’ve noticed the...

The Economist reports on a new study examining—wait for it—how knives kill people.