How Do They Get the Fat Out of Nonfat Milk?

Think of your washer’s spin cycle.

Can You Really Seal the Juices into Meat?

Lock up that steak and throw away the key.

Does Everybody's Pee Smell After Eating Asparagus?

Are you a perceiver or a nonperceiver?

Why Would Anybody Want to Eat Old Meat?

Just because it’s aged doesn’t mean it’s rotten.

Does the Grapefruit Diet Work?

The citrus isn’t a magic weight-loss cure, as you might have guessed.

What's the Difference Between a Digestif and an Apéritif?

If you speak French, the name says it all.

Why Are Some Dishes Better the Next Day?

Time is a good, cheap seasoning.

Is It Better to Salt Intermittently While Cooking or Just Once?

There’s more than one way to go.

What Makes Cheddar Cheese Sharp?

The nutty tang is so good.

10 Simple Ways to Be More Green

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

Go for Seconds First

Winemakers charge less for their second-label wines, but the wines are often just as good.

Come Over for Crusty Casserole

Can you serve leftovers to guests?

Food Econ 101

Paul Roberts, the author of The End of Food, dishes on the food system.

Another Bad Attempt at a Diet Dessert

This week’s mission: a prefab, low-cal sundae, and pear-apple juice.

Does Gum Really Take Seven Years to Digest?

It sounds like a digestive impossibility.