Advice for Despised Laptop Users

How to avoid dirty looks in coffeehouses.

R.I.P. Didier Dagueneau

Reflections on a great winemaker.

Thirsty Business

Who drinks on the job these days?

Is Soy Lecithin Bad for You?

And what is it, anyway?

Life Lessons in Gardening

Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802 discusses leaving Martha behind for dirty feet and early morning pig feedings.

The Sight and Sound of Taste

A conversation with Heston Blumenthal.

Whole Grains with Flavor

Or a grain of barley, or couscous, or anything whole and wholesome.

Put Away the Darn Camera

How to politely photograph restaurant food.

How Did Cracker Jack Become Synonymous with Baseball?

A good jingle does it every time.

Stiffing the Bartender

How much should you tip on drinks?

That Heady Molecular Mixology

When a tail should really just be a tail.

On Tomatoes and Wine

Slice ’em if you’ve got ’em.

10 Cosmetic Uses for Everyday Foods

Sometimes, getting egg on your face can be a good thing.

Do Vegetarians Lose the Ability to Digest Meat?

Or is that an urban myth?

Are Brown and White Sugar Interchangeable when Baking?

If you can be a little flexible about the texture of your baked goods.