Why Don't More Beer Bottles Have Twist-Off Caps?

Oxygen is the enemy. (By Nicole Solis)

Instant Milk Shakes Ride Again

This week’s mission: kiddie fruit snacks by the makers of an energy bar and instant shake-and-drink milk shakes. (By James Norton)

Fancy Tonic Water Not Worth the Fancy Price

This week’s mission: fancy-pants imported tonic water and chips made from slow-baked fruit. (By James Norton)

Well-Preserved

New canning jars from Ball. (By Louisa Chu)

Booze-Flavored Munchies

This week’s mission: potato chips flavored like beer and Bloody Marys, and fancier M&M’s. (By James Norton)

You Want Fries on That?

Hold the ketchup and try one of these twists on the old familiar french fry. (By Kathryn Hawkins)

Spring Greening

Ecofriendly cleaning products to whip your kitchen into shape. (By Michele Foley and Roxanne Webber)

Creamy Winter Buzz

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

Hand Warmers

Drinks that’ll keep you warm inside even when it’s cold outside. (By Aida Mollenkamp and Regan Burns)

Venial Vegetable Trickery

This week’s mission: a snack mix with Cheerios, and frozen vegetables with health claims. (By James Norton)

Celebrity Gingerbread: Law and Order Edition

Memorialize your favorite big-shot hooligans in cookie form.

The Vermouth Challenge

That dusty bottle at the back of your liquor cabinet deserves some respect. (By Jordan Mackay)

10 Exotic Sweeteners

Go beyond white sugar. (By Lessley Anderson)

Corn, Cherries, and Margaritas

Summer gadgets for stripping corn, pitting cherries, and juicing limes. (By Louisa Chu)

Sort of Convenient

Nancy Silverton does quick her way. (By Sara Dickerman)