Anyone read this tale of the author’s sojourn at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris? I’m finding it vastly entertaining.

It’s because they’re so irritating.

Semifancy wines to drink over the holidays.

What to do if you bust your friend’s china.

A report from Tales of the tail.

Expand your beer horizon with these crisp, fresh quaffs with funny names.

Creamy, briny, and smoky— it’s chowdah-licious!

Ten ways to label you and your food.

Australia says Shiraz. But New Zealand? It’s Syrah.

And what is it, anyway?

It depends on the water in question.

Should you try to cover it up, confess, go without, or just order pizza?

It’s not just for jousting tournaments anymore.

Is eating really slow rude to your fellow diners?

Serve it as a dipping sauce, over cold noodles, or tossed in a salad.