Some wine grape growers turning to dry farming methods
Vineyard manager Steve Thomas grasps the trunk of a zinfandel vine, a redwood of the vineyard, gnarled with age and planted in the days when irrigation meant a barrel of water on a horse-drawn cart.
Chicago overturns ban on foie gras in restaurants
Dining on foie gras - a delicacy made of duck and goose liver - will soon be legal again in Chicago.
How Stuff Works: How beer works
We have all seen enough beer commercials to know that beer contains malt and hops. And there is something about beechwood aging. But have you ever wondered what malt and hops are? And what does beechwood have to do with beer? Let's take a look at how beer works by going through the entire brewing process.
In lean times, shoppers see extra fat in food bill
Forced to pay for once-free sandwich toppings and twice as much for some steak cuts, shoppers are wondering whether higher grocery bills and restaurant tabs truly reflect the trickle down of a global rise in food prices.
Wis. remains tops in cheese contest with Calif.
Cheeseheads don't need to be bleu: Experts say predictions that California will soon overtake Wisconsin as the nation's top cheese producer are unlikely to come true.
CheeseTiles perfect for entertaining
It's shower season - but not of the umbrella sort. It's the time of year where you seem to be attending (and hosting!) an endless parade of bridal and baby showers.
Party picks
The domestic goddess, Martha Stewart, has made it easier (once again!) to be a little more like her even while juggling the hectic schedule of the average American. This month Martha Stewart Occasions hits stores and the Web just in time for the dawn of graduation-wedding-family reunion season.
Party books: New additions to your entertaining library
"Margarita Mama: Mocktails for Moms-to-Be"
Summer entertaining demands avocados
There's nothing like casual summertime entertaining. Good friends, cold beer, steak hot off the grill ... and some avocados.
Beat the heat with cold soup and grilled salad
Seasons and recipes go hand-in-hand, and while hearty stews and thick, cheesy casseroles are great for winter, summertime calls for fare that's light and bursting with the flavors of farm-fresh ingredients.
Five fast, fabulous dinner ideas for the busy host
I love entertaining on Friday nights. The pressure is off because guests, bless their little hearts, expect a no-fuss meal. Trust me, that is what I give them after a full work week.
A Moroccan-themed soiree brings diverse arts and culture together
I love the arts almost as much as I love to party. Classical music, dance, modern art - you name it. If it lives in a museum, I can't wait to see it.
Make your food look more appetizing by using an appropriate serving vessel
When I first got married, I read a lot of magazines about how to keep the romance going. One such article said to serve pasta in a single large bowl with two forks and eat it on the couch. My persnickety Canadian husband asked, "Why are we doing this?"
On the rocks: Stocking your summer bar
My friend Julie insists that the perfect summer drink is a simple gin-and-tonic with a twist of lime.
As food costs soar, restaurants swap ingredients to get by
Struggling with soaring food costs and cash-strapped customers, restaurants across the country are swapping expensive ingredients for cheaper fare and adding new dishes that won't break their bottom line.
Sweet connections: Pies, cobblers, other desserts among Midwest's creative contributions
Most people think the West was won by gun-slinging sheriffs, the prairies tamed by sweat, muscle and sodbusting farmers.
NYC food maker recalls over 286,000 pounds of meat, poultry
A New York food company is recalling more than 286,000 pounds of meat and poultry because it might be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
GOTTA HAVE IT!: Good vodka
Go ahead. Admit it. You're more likely to buy booze with alluring labels instead of plain Jane numbers. At least when you buy Snow Queen Vodka, you're not only getting a fetching label, you're getting a smooth, delicious, organic libation to boot.
