Mushrooms Will Save the World

And other findings from Taste<b>3</b> 2007. (By Meredith Arthur and Lessley Anderson)

Red Wine Cures Cancer

No, it doesn’t. But maybe it will help us live longer. (By Jordan Mackay)

Bogus Butter Bake-Off

This week’s mission: sticks of fake butter, and protein pimped by a famous doctor. (By James Norton)

Country Breakfast Burrito and Hot Tamales Ice

This week’s mission: a burrito containing everything but pancakes, and a mint revamp of an old-school candy. (By James Norton)

Cheesy Italian-esque Hot Pocket

This week’s mission: doughy calzone-type treats and a desperate cranberry move. (By James Norton)

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream. (By James Norton)

Chewing Gum Arms Race

This week’s mission: a green tea cure-all and gum with a one-two flavor punch. (By James Norton)

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)

What's an Angus Burger Anyhow?

This week’s mission: stylistic departures from fast-food chains. (By James Norton)

Rice Krispies on Steroids

This week’s mission: Classic breakfast cereal gets bigger, multigrainier, and fruitier. (By James Norton)

Cola, Now with Added Bull

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

Chocolate Croissants and Peppermint Mocha Frap

This week’s mission: frozen pastry with magic rising power, and seasonal Frappuccino in a bottle. (By James Norton)

Steppin' Up Your Cheese Game

This week’s mission: frozen diet dinners featuring fruit, and classy cheese vehicles. (By James Norton)

Another Secretly High-Calorie Salad

This week’s mission: Cold meets hot on a lettuce bed, and a new fast-food breakfast. (By James Norton)

Sexy Pink Tequila

This week’s mission: a healthier mass-market peanut butter and reposado tequila flavored with hibiscus flower. (By James Norton)