Making Gefilte Fish

The classic Jewish holiday dish, made from scratch at Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco.

Does Raw Cookie Dough Rise in Your Stomach?

Is that why I feel so sick? (By Michele Foley)

Time for School Lunch

Meals for making your mark on the blacktop.

Etiquette Reform School

Can I give my seriously rude friend a talking to, or is that just rude? (By Helena Echlin)

Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

From down-and-out to up-and-coming— the city’s next Mission District. (By Lessley Anderson)

Back-to-School Bake Sale

Classic schoolyard treats.

Your Beer Smells Like Goat

Beer geeks revel in weird, funky wild ales. (By Lessley Anderson)

Why Does Spinach Leave a Film on Your Teeth?

It’s the teeny crystals that feel funny. (By Roxanne Webber)

How Can Someone Be Allergic to Meat?

Meat allergies— which are rare— start in the blood. (By Michele Foley)

Do Dark Spirits Cause Worse Hangovers Than Clear Ones?

Dark liquor, never sicker. (By Jason Horn)

Candy's Black Sheep

Salty, medicinal black licorice won’t satisfy your sweet tooth, but you might like it anyway. (By Regan Burns)

How Does Food Affect Your Dreams?

That duck a l’orange was a total nightmare. (By Roxanne Webber)

That's Amaro

For some, it’s amore; for others, it’s just bitter. (By Jordan Mackay)

A Kinder, Gentler Apéritif

Aperol storms the States. (By Jordan Mackay)

10 Coupon-Clipping Resources

Where to find discounts for groceries and restaurants. (By Roxanne Webber)