Shaved Ice Treats

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer. (By Kate Ramos)

True Hawaiian shave ice can be tough to find on the mainland. Key ingredients: good ice cream, adzuki (sweet red) beans, house-made syrup (and a variety of choices), and powdery, properly shaved ice. You’re probably best... (By C. Thi Nguyen)

MILK’s coconut with crispy shreds is definitely not like a snow cone. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

After two weeks of eating Taiwanese mango shaved ice every other day, TonyC says the absolute best is at Shau May on Valley Boulevard. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Snowy sweets for summer’s heat. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

It comes ujikintoki style, which means there’s a dollop of red bean paste on it. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

There’s a pretty good raspado cart outside of La Raza Market, reports rworange. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Ice Cream of the Gods

Must-have appliance of experimental pro chefs, the Pacojet is expensive but makes heavenly ice cream. (By Louisa Chu)

Deli Creations and Salad Spritzers

This week’s mission: personally assembled fake deli sandwiches and the Binaca of salad dressing. (By James Norton)

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey. (By Louisa Chu)

Stack Your Salad (And Other Plating Tips)

An interview with chef Christopher Styler, author of "Working the Plate." (By Lessley Anderson)

Easter Made Easy

Freshen up the holiday menu with planked salmon.

Playing with Fire

CHOW tests the best kitchen torches on crème brûlée and beyond. (By Louisa Chu)

Church Bake Sale Chic

Two new NYC public food markets. (By Lessley Anderson)

The Wall Street Journal exposes the chilly world of compulsive ice-chewers. (By Miriam Wolf)