Local Fizz

Go locavore with soda pop.

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

This week’s mission: new flavor twists on classic candies.

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends.

Are Frozen Vegetables as Nutritious as Fresh?

It just comes down to time.

Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

How to raid your housemates' stash, and bust them tactfully when they raid yours.

Farm-to-Table Trend Hits Campbell's

This week’s mission: social-climbing canned soup and frozen burritos.

Ginning Up the Gin Market

Is the gin renaissance a false phenomenon?

Well-Preserved

New canning jars from Ball.

What Is Nutritional Yeast?

Is it different from other kinds of yeast?

Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon.

What the Hell Is Ice Cream Soft Candy?

This week’s mission: Down-market candy gets a makeover, and a really bad idea for brand extension.

Emasculated Breakfast Cereal

This week’s mission: a pink version of an old favorite, and blatant greenwashing.

Candy's Black Sheep

Salty, medicinal black licorice won’t satisfy your sweet tooth, but you might like it anyway.

Your Dish Is Unwelcome Here

Don’t bring food to a dinner party.

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers.