Not Just for Sweet Tooths

Hungarian dry whites can compete with the big boys. (By Jordan Mackay)

10 Little-Known Cheeses

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

Mapping the Mustache

CHOW’s milk taste test. (By Lessley Anderson)

Tasty Kosher Products

Kosherfest debuts chocolate liqueur and treats for doggies. (By Lynne Meredith Schreiber)

How Much Salt Is in Salted Butter?

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

Our Favorite Butchers

We go for the real meat, the sustainably farmed, humanely raised and slaughtered, heritage, no-hormone, quality product, and for guys behind the counter knowledgeable enough to tell us where the meat came from and how to cook it.

Hops Luxury

Damn the world shortage of my favorite beer ingredient. (By Jordan Mackay)

Meat at Your Door

Bypass the supermarket and buy it direct. (By Lessley Anderson)

What Is Nondairy Creamer?

It makes coffee so creamy, yet it’s not cream. (By Roxanne Webber)

Tiny Cookies Took Me Down

This week’s mission: sugar cereal gimmickry from Post and Kellogg’s. (By James Norton)

10 Beijing Dishes

What to eat at the 2008 Olympic Games in China. (By Fuchsia Dunlop)

How to Host a Turkey-Free Thanksgiving

Getting the meat eaters to do without. (By Helena Echlin)

Instant Milk Shakes Ride Again

This week’s mission: kiddie fruit snacks by the makers of an energy bar and instant shake-and-drink milk shakes. (By James Norton)

Shaved Ice Treats

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

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. (By James Norton)