Groceries
How to Buy Fish Sauce Like a Pro
Here's what you need to know when buying the umami-boosting condiment.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
Why Coconut Oil Doesn't Always Taste Like Coconut
And which type of coconut oil is best for cooking.
By Katherine Sacks
Should You Buy IKEA's New Organic Coffee?
Every so often IKEA comes out with a product that's sturdily made, beautifully designed, and stupidly cheap. Is the company's new organic coffee one of them?
By David Tamarkin
Arthur Avenue Is the Biggest (and Best) Little Italy in America
It might look like an Italian-American food theme park. But is that such a bad thing?
By Adina Steiman
How to Tell the Difference between Parmesan, Parmigiano, Pecorino, and More
Buying a wedge of hard Italian cheese can be confusing. Here's what to know before you start grating.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
This Week in Food News: Home Cooking Is Back, Supermarket Pay-to-Play, and an Obama Appraisal
The best food news roundup you'll find. Really, folks. It's terrific.
By Sam Worley
The State of the Zoodle Is Strong
No spiralizer, no problem—now you can buy pre-made veggie noodles at the store.
By Sam Worley
How to Tell the Difference Between Cornmeal, Corn Flour, Polenta, and Grits
There’s no shortage of dried corn products. Here’s how to tell them apart.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
Grapes Are One of the Best Things About Fall
Concords & Co. have arrived. Here’s how to pick them.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
How to Cook With Powdered Peanut Butter
Add it to pancake batter, mix it into ice cream, stir it into salad dressing.
By Katherine Sacks
A Guide to German and Eastern European Sausages
Can't tell your knackwurst from your bockwurst? We're here to help.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
How to Stop Freezing Food by Accident
Figure out your fridge's cold zones and never have to defrost your morning milk again.
By Tommy Werner
How to Cook With Cocoa Nibs
Add these crunchy, chocolatey bites to everything from ice cream to salads.
By Katherine Sacks
This Week in Food News: Fake Fish, Fake Meat, and Ginseng Poaching
Fish fakery—it's bad. But fake meat—that's good!
By Sam Worley
What's the Difference Between Evaporated, Condensed, and Dry Milk?
Are they interchangeable? And how do you cook with them? Here's what you need to know.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
What's the Difference Between White and Yellow Corn?
Is one of them sweeter than the other? And which one is healthier?
By Sam Worley
How to Buy and Store Crabs Like a Pro
From how to tell which crabs are truly fresh to the difference between peekytoe and blue crabs, here's everything you need to know about the sharp-clawed crustacean.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
The 5 Ingredients You Should Always Bring to a Vacation Rental
Because no one wants to cook with that grimy bottle of olive oil someone left in the kitchen cabinet five years ago.
By Anya Hoffman