Advice for Heathens

What do atheists say when asked to say grace? (By Helena Echlin)

Good & Plenty Sacrilege!

This week’s mission: candy with extra spice. (By James Norton)

As Seen on TV

Television characters and the food they eat. (By Joe DiStefano)

Not Just for Sweet Tooths

Hungarian dry whites can compete with the big boys. (By Jordan Mackay)

The Dish on Ditching

How to escape bores at parties. (By Helena Echlin)

Gotta Go Walk the Dog

Is it OK to leave a dinner party early? (By Helena Echlin)

How to Eat a Cheese Plate

Getting the most flavor from those little wedges (By Michele Foley)

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink. (By Jordan Mackay)

On Tomatoes and Wine

Slice ’em if you’ve got ’em. (By Jordan Mackay)

The Wines of Alto Adige

Perhaps the greatest whites in the world. (By Jordan Mackay)

Pastry Puffs That Look Catered

This week’s mission: pseudo-elegant frozen pastry bites, and Wheat Thins with more fiber. (By James Norton)

The Kitsch Value of Jimmy Dean

This week’s mission: frozen sweet-and-sour Thai food, and mini breakfast sausages wrapped in pancakes. (By James Norton)

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends. (By James Norton)

Where Does Your Wine Come From?

Real places versus dreamed-up marketing ploys. (By Jordan Mackay)

Cheesy Chips Mellow Out

This week’s mission: A subtler take on a corn chip favorite, and a terrific “natural” fruit drink. (By James Norton)