Wow, You Eat a Lot

Is it rude to comment on how much a woman can put away?

What You Should Know About German Beer

Expand your beer horizon with these crisp, fresh quaffs with funny names.

Tupperware That'll Get You Noticed

Sleek storage containers for leftovers.

What If You Ruin the Turkey?

Should you try to cover it up, confess, go without, or just order pizza?

Bark If You Like It

What to cook for the dog that eats everything.

Foods You Fight

Tips for eating saucy, messy, and hard-to-handle foods.

Sour Cherry and Green Tea Granité

Tart and sweet combine in this simple yet refined version of granité.

You'd Better Be Anorexic

Is eating really slow rude to your fellow diners?

You're Supposed to Burn It

Tools for creating aromatic smoke, à la the molecular gastronomists

Why Don't Tomatoes and Fruits Rot When They're Sun-Dried?

They get a little help from preservatives.

Can You Really Seal the Juices into Meat?

Lock up that steak and throw away the key.

Can You Cook with the Water Used to Soak Beans?

It depends if you have problems with gas.

Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?

It irritates the mucous membranes.

Should You Put Hot Food in the Fridge?

We reveal the coolest way to let leftovers chill out.

Should You Put Oil in Pasta Water?

Only if you want slimy spaghetti.