Summer 2009 Gift Guide

All your warm-weather gifting needs met.

Cheesy Italian-esque Hot Pocket

This week’s mission: doughy calzone-type treats and a desperate cranberry move.

Special Moments with Grim Gruel

This week’s mission: personality-based soft drinks and microwave baked desserts.

A Watched Pot Never Boils

With these electric kettles, boiling water has never been so easy, quick, or precise.

Hand Warmers

Drinks that’ll keep you warm inside even when it’s cold outside.

10 Cosmetic Uses for Everyday Foods

Sometimes, getting egg on your face can be a good thing.

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack.

10 Little Luxuries

Because small splurges can bring big happiness.

When Booze Won't Do

There are times when alcohol is just not welcome or appropriate. Ten drinks stand in for the tipple.

Feats of Strength at the Cocktail Competition

Tasting 150 liquors in two days at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Will It Save My Life?

CHOW reveals just how good for you superfoods really are.

How Green Is Your Takeaway Container?

Which takeaway containers are the most (and least) green?

Your Computer Can't Roast a Chicken

Food-related desktop widgets, from egg timers to tail dictionaries.

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

Detox Cocktails

This week’s mission: two carbonated juices with nonsensical names and ambitious career goals.