Why Does Spicy Taste 'Hot' and Minty Taste 'Cool'?

Spicy Brown Butter? What Did We Do to Deserve This Gift?

Brown butter is a chef's secret weapon—and now it's yours, too.

How to Cook With Lavender so Your Food Doesn’t Taste Like Soap

Lavender is awesome with everything from cake to chicken...if you use it right.

What Did The Ancient Roman Condiment Known As Garum Taste Like?

There once was a condiment completely beloved by the Western world, but today, it has almost completely vanished. It was slathered on everything, and everyone went nuts over it. You might be thinking it’s gone, but it isn’t. You can still get garum, sort of. If you try really hard, or are willing to pay for it.

Ask the Test Kitchen: How to reheat ham so it actually tastes good

The key to serving that ham warm is to reheat it gently so it stays moist and tender and doesn't dry out.

Restaurants have grown irritatingly loud. What has that done to our taste?

Restaurants have grown irritatingly loud and it's having an effect on what we taste.

Real Maple Syrup vs. Mrs. Butterworth’s—Can You Really Taste the Difference?

Everything you wanted to know (but were too afraid to ask) about the stuff you pour over your pancakes and waffles.

How to Make Pan-Fried Burgers That Taste Just as Good as Grilled

Learn the secrets to making pan-fried burgers that'll seriously impress.

Why home-cooked food never tastes like restaurant food

How do those new Lays lobster roll chips taste?

How To Make Tofu Taste Like Chicken

Featuring Tofu Nuggets That Taste Like Chicken and Stir-Fry Tofu That Tastes Like Chicken

Your Taste In Appetizers Will Reveal What % Dateable You Are

How will you decide between jalapeño poppers and mozzarella sticks?

Your Taste In Diner Foods Will Reveal What Type Of Friend You Are

Your Taste In Food Will Determine What Percent Karen You Are

What to Do if You Just Don’t Like How Noni Tastes

We’ll be the first to admit it: noni has an unusual flavor and smell. It’s most similar to bleu cheese, enough so that many people call it “Cheesy Fruit” or just “Stinky Fruit.” Some people call it “Vomit Fruit,” but we promise that one in

Answer These Questions To Reveal What Seasoning Your Personality Tastes Like

Everybody's personality has a flavor, and some people taste better than others!

Top Culinary Talent Is Coming to Taste—and You Should Too

Check out which restaurants and chefs will be at our annual dining scene celebration.

100 Years Ago, Maillard Taught Us Why Our Food Tastes Better Cooked

Hundreds of scientists gathered in France to honor the man who discovered how cooking changes the taste, texture and color of food.

What International City Should You Actually Visit, Based On Your Taste In Food?