10 Little-Known Cheeses

Cheeses you probably don’t know about, but should. (By Michele Foley)

The Big Cheese

The origins of your favorite food idioms. (By Michele Foley)

Leaving a Massive Tip

When should you leave more than 20 percent? (By Helena Echlin)

Toaster Pastries Fit for a Monk

This week’s mission: ready-made meals for gluten allergy sufferers and a healthier alternative to Pop-Tarts. (By James Norton)

Easy, Fast, Fresh Dinners

Home-cooked meals that are quicker than ordering out. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

10 Deviled Egg Recipes

Fill up your picnic basket with creative variations. (By CHOW staff)

Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

From down-and-out to up-and-coming— the city’s next Mission District. (By Lessley Anderson)

Soups, from Brothy to Creamy

Warming, filling, and comforting. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

It's Not Fat, It's Big-Boned

In honor of its 50th year, Bon Appétit muscles in with a heavy tome. (By Sara Dickerman)

Drinking and Eating at Vancouver Izakayas

A raucous crawl through Japanese small-plates-and-beer joints. (By Lessley Anderson)

Greenpeace Calls Out "Traitor" Joe's

Greenpeace’s new microsite accuses the grocer of greenwashing and stocking unsustainable seafood. (By Roxanne Webber)

With singing truffles. (By Mark Hokoda)

The relationship between food and health has been examined ad nauseum. But over on MSNBC.com, writer Mike Stuckey offers a personal take on the connection, with a bi-weekly series inspired by his recent medical diagnosis:... (By James Norton)

So chichi, so modern. (By Aida Mollenkamp)