How to Keep Guests Out of the Kitchen

And understand why they’re in there to begin with.

Garden Harvest Toasted Chips and Hemp Bliss Organic Hempmilk

This week’s mission: Quasi-healthy chips containing fruit, and nondairy “milk” that tastes like rancid nuts.

Julia Says

Wise words from Julia Child, the great sage of American cooking.

Sharpen Up

How to care for your knives.

On the Chopping Block

CHOW reviews the best wood cutting boards.

Beyond Salt and Pepper

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

Clay Potatoes and Olive Pit Fuel

Observations from Madrid Fusión 2008.

How to Start Your Own Dive Bar

Be the boss, bouncer, and favorite bartender.

What the Pros Use

Pro kitchen tools for the home chef, all under $10.

James and the Giant Niche

Beard on Food proves that we still need James Beard.

Actress in the Kitchen

An interview with Madhur Jaffrey.

Squanto Never Ate Popcorn

Did the Pilgrims really eat popcorn? CHOW investigates Thanksgiving dinner.

10 Super Bowl Commercials

Some of our favorite food-and-drink ads from games past.

Playing Favorites

The all-time classic Chowhound threads.

Soylent Green Is People!

What sci-fi movies say about future food.