Experiments with Ham Powder

Lark’s Johnathan Sundstrom wins James Beard and gets edgy.

The Year in Food 2008

What we ate, what the candidates ate, what the Olympians ate.

The CHOW 13

Our first annual awards, presenting a baker’s dozen of provocateurs, trendsetters, and rabble-rousers.

Mario Batali Panini Grill

Have a hot, melty sandwich.

James and the Giant Niche

Beard on Food proves that we still need James Beard.

Beyond Salt and Pepper

From Worcestershire sauce to paprika, here are ten ingredients that will boost flavor in your cooking.

A World of Sours

Memories of Philippine Kitchens explores the many flavors of the Philippines.

The Scoop

Unusual tools for scooping and presenting ice cream.

Michael Ruhlman's So Rational

He’s got a new book and a message to Americans: Get a cooking scale and some sharp knives.

Hot in Here

A good thermometer can save your turkey.

Make Your Own Pancetta

Skin it, tie it up, let it hang: step-by-step instructions to make your own.

Winter 2006 Gift Guide

Give like you’ve never given before.

Mushrooms Will Save the World

And other findings from Taste^3^ 2007.

The Business of Fun

Marco Pierre White is sometimes a slave, sometimes a devil.

Shelf-Stable Ice Cream Float Disaster

This week’s mission: a fake prefab float, and a better-quality Nestlé Crunch bar.