The Lowly Côtes du Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, watch your back.

Comfy Clothes and White Tablecloths

Must you still dress up for nice restaurants?

Do Bees that Make Varietal Honey Know Which Flowers to Visit?

The buzz on blossom-specific honeys.

Is a Bell Pepper a Chile Pepper?

Usually only hot peppers are called chile peppers.

Will I Get Trichinosis from Eating Undercooked Pork?

Relax, it’s a rare condition.

Thirsty Business

Who drinks on the job these days?

How Does Food Affect Your Dreams?

That duck a l’orange was a total nightmare.

Tea Parties Must Make a Comeback

Economical, festive, and good for Sundays.

10 Food-Related Charities

Put your money toward gifts that benefit good causes.

10 Ways to Barter for Food

I’ve got zucchini if you’ve got tomatoes.

The Basics: How to Roast a Turkey

The centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.

Stop Broadcasting Your Social Life

Twittering on your digital device.

Dispatch from Terra Madre

Our food editor reports from Slow Food’s global get-together.

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.

The Year in Food 2006

From bad spinach to exploding lattes: The tastiest moments of 2006.