This contest is not for burger purists, who believe a pinch of salt and a sprinkling of pepper is all the seasoning needed. On the other hand, if you look at a bag of potato chips flavored with spicy Thai…

Sangria is a great summer drink, for a few or for a crowd, on the deck or at a picnic. If you’re taking sangria on the road, add the sparkling water and fruit at the last minute, and don’t forget…

Good chocolate and good wine have a lot in common. The flavors reflect where the plants are grown, for one thing, and the skills of their makers are reflected greatly in the final products. Even the vocabularies used to describe…

The publicity machine is in high gear for American Heart Month: You can hardly turn on the TV or pick up a magazine without seeing a public service announcement or a plug for a heart-healthy product. Even a national department…