CHOW: Stories

Summer Fruit Pies

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:59:00 GMT

Twists on old favorites make for new classics.

What’s Killing Australian Wine?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Jam overdose poisons a national industry.

Polite Society in the Hamptons

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:53:00 GMT

How to be a good weekend guest.

10 Deviled Egg Recipes

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:07:00 GMT

Fill up your picnic basket with creative variations.

How to Make a Quick, Summery Yogurt Sauce

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:28:00 GMT

With just three ingredients.

Can Microwaved Water Explode?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Superheated water means trouble.

Beer-Flavored Sausage: Genius or Travesty?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:22:00 GMT

This week’s mission: bratwurst with beer flavor already inside.

How to Mince Garlic and Ginger

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT

A Microplane is much easier to use than a knife.

The Perfect Fried Chicken

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:02:00 GMT

As determined by the Lee brothers.

How to Make an Easy Miso Marinade

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT

A simple rub that makes your meat flavorful and tender.

How to Quick-Pickle Rhubarb

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:29:00 GMT

Or any vegetable. And by quick we mean under five minutes.

The Basics: How to Make an Icebox Cake

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:12:00 GMT

The easiest, most addictive dessert ever.

Leaving a Massive Tip

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:00 GMT

When should you leave more than 20 percent?

10 Good Cheap Liquors

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:55:00 GMT

Tips from the experts on the best values in booze.

How to Hold a Wineglass

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:21:00 GMT

Hot little hands can ruin it.

Why Should You Use a Decanter?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:06:00 GMT

You owe it to the wine.

How to Deal with Sediment in Wine

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:06:00 GMT

Illuminate the situation with a flashlight.

How to Spit Wine

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:02:00 GMT

It’s a two-thirds to one-third ratio.

Michael Ruhlman’s So Rational

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:15:00 GMT

He’s got a new book and a message to Americans: Get a cooking scale and some sharp knives.

How to Start Your Own Dive Bar

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Be the boss, bouncer, and favorite bartender.

Pimp My Dive

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:08:00 GMT

CHOW’s ultimate product guide for furnishing your dive bar.

What’s the Best Drink to Order in a Dive Bar?

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Some safe bets when the liquor is sketchy.

Huffable Chocolate

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:01:00 GMT

This week’s mission: no-calorie powdered chocolate in an asthma inhaler–type device.

How to Swirl Your Wine Like a Pro

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:46:00 GMT

It releases the wine’s aromas.

Are Whole-Wheat and All-Purpose Flour Interchangeable?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Only if you want dense cakes and cardboardy pie crusts.

How to Recover If You Break a Wine Cork

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:04:00 GMT

The wine is not ruined!

Obsessives: Knifemaker

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:06:00 GMT

Joel Bukiewicz sharpens and hones.

Perfect Summer Reds

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Not summer whites or summer rosés.

How to Choose the Right Cocktail Strainer

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:49:00 GMT

If you can only have one, go julep.

How to Make a Scotch Blossom

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:05:00 GMT

A great idea for a summertime drink.

Please Bring an Elaborate Dessert

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

What’s the right answer to “Can I bring anything?”

A Picnic for the Fourth of July

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:14:00 GMT

Dine in the glow of the bottle rockets’ red glare.

How to Prevent a Hangover

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:01:00 GMT

It’s not rocket science.

10 Mail-Order Treats

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Stuff we want to eat right now.

How to Make the Perfect Party Cocktail

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Utilizing every last bit of your citrus.

How to Improvise When You Don’t Have a Cocktail Strainer

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:27:00 GMT

A good workaround for an underequipped kitchen.

Can You Juice a Brown Lime?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Or should it just be thrown away?

Fancy Tonic Water Not Worth the Fancy Price

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:13:00 GMT

This week’s mission: fancy-pants imported tonic water and chips made from slow-baked fruit.

Does the Color of an Egg Yolk Indicate How Nutritious It Is?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Yolks can range from pale yellow to deep orange.

The Basics: How to Make Noodles with Tofu and Peanut Sauce

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:02:00 GMT

A quick Asian dinner.

RSVP to My Damn Invite!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

How to get your friends to tell you if they’re coming.

10 Cosmetic Uses for Everyday Foods

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:54:00 GMT

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

What’s That Coconut Doing in My M&M’s?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

This week’s mission: new flavor twists on classic candies.

What Does India Have to Do with India Pale Ale?

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

It’s where the hopped-up brew first found fame.

How to Use Rice Paper in Spring Rolls

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

You don’t want it to melt or tear.

How to Keep Prepared Spring Rolls Fresh

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Don’t refrigerate!

How to Assemble a Vietnamese Spring Roll

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Not too loose, not too tight.

Blend Your Own Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

It’s not just fish sauce.

The Syrah Boom That Wasn’t

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Why do people think this wine sucks? And does it?

Grow Your Own Sprouts

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:22:00 GMT

Garden without any dirt.