A Watched Pot Never Boils

With these electric kettles, boiling water has never been so easy, quick, or precise.

Secrets of the Chip Aisle

The differences between "kettle-cooked" and standard potato chips; olestra and MSG.

You Can't Afford This Coffee Maker

The high-tech Clover, and two affordable alternatives.

College Cooks Gone Wild!

Crème brûlée in the microwave and other desperate dorm-room tricks.

Just Add Water

A taste test of dehydrated backpackers' chili.

Big-Time Barbecue

Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, offers up doctor’s orders for perfect summer grilling.

10 Simple Ways to Be More Green

That don’t involve extra money, time, or even effort.

Something More Than Crappy Pilsner

While there is no brand of American pilsner distributed nationally, several excellent examples have popped up on the micro and regional levels.

The Strategic Wedding Registry

CHOW’s guide to creating a wedding gift registry you’ll love.

Coconut Tres Leches Cake

A supereasy recipe that everyone will be asking you for.

Super-Sized Ginger Chewies

The perfect example of a thick, chewy spice cookie.

I’m going to be buying a new electric kettle soon and would appreciate hearing which ones other 'Hounds recommend (or not). I use it primarily to make coffee with my Aeropress, and less frequently to heat water for tea and...

Buttery cookies with the nutty flavor of whole wheat.

Tender cake flecked with vanilla beans that’s great on its own or toasted and served with ice cream.

Took the suggestion from last week and ordered the Bodum electric tea kettle last week from Cook.com. It arrived today. The kettle can boil 12 C. of water in 5-6 mins. 4-5 C. in about 3 mins. Thanks for the suggestion. This...