What's a Generic Product?

They’re often made by big-name brands, but without the actual branding. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

What Turkey Should I Buy?

Check out what Chowhounds say before you do your Thanksgiving shopping.

Where Does Your Wine Come From?

Real places versus dreamed-up marketing ploys. (By Jordan Mackay)

Candy Bars Worth Crossing State Lines For

A field guide to great American treats. (By Steve Almond)

How Much Salt Is in Salted Butter?

Some brands contain much more than others. (By Roxanne Webber)

10 Little Luxuries

Because small splurges can bring big happiness. (By Roxanne Webber)

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack. (By James Norton)

Local Fizz

Go locavore with soda pop. (By Regan Burns)

What's That Coconut Doing in My M&M's?

This week’s mission: new flavor twists on classic candies. (By James Norton)

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends. (By James Norton)

Are Frozen Vegetables as Nutritious as Fresh?

It just comes down to time. (By Roxanne Webber)

Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

How to raid your housemates' stash, and bust them tactfully when they raid yours. (By Helena Echlin)

Farm-to-Table Trend Hits Campbell's

This week’s mission: social-climbing canned soup and frozen burritos. (By James Norton)

Ginning Up the Gin Market

Is the gin renaissance a false phenomenon? (By Jordan Mackay)

Well-Preserved

New canning jars from Ball. (By Louisa Chu)