These delicate buckwheat strands are one of Japan's most popular foods. We taste…

We tasted eight cheeses, from authentic Fontina Val d'Aosta to the many versions…

One brand of macaroni elbowed its way to the top.

Just how sour should sour cream be?

Fancy tonic waters abound. Do you need one to make a good gin and tonic?

Vanilla is America's favorite ice cream flavor, but which product is the cream o…

We love the briny, vegetal flavor and subtle crunch of capers. Which product is …

Black pepper has been used in cooking for centuries, but we still have a lot to …

We tasted seven artisanal bacons to find out which one is worth the splurge.

This mild-mannered Italian-style cheese finally gets its chance to shine.

Think there's only one sriracha? Think again.

Bringing home the bacon? Make sure you choose the right one.

Cottage cheese has shed its diet-staple persona and emerged as a delicious food …

Which all-around sauce strikes the best balance between fire and flavor?

Don't let a dry, dense flour tortilla ruin dinner.

This earthy, warm spice has been used around the world for centuries. Which prod…

Is Crumbled Feta Worth Buying?

We found a brand that’s (almost) as good as fresh from the block.

Is crumbled blue cheese any good?

Philadelphia invented cream cheese. Does it still rule the roost?

What makes the best block? It all comes down to fat, moisture, and acid.

We prefer rolled oats for baked goods, since their thin, flat shape gives cookie…

What’s the best canned pumpkin?

Mellow, punchy, sweet, subtle: Could we find a cider vinegar that has it all?

When prepared well, these long, wide noodles are greater than the sum of their s…

Bagged popcorn is selling like crazy these days; does it deserve the hype?

We tasted four nationally available bottled Worcestershire sauces to find one wi…

We ate hundreds of hot dogs to unlock the mystery of this classic summertime sau…

We always assumed all baking powders were created equal. Boy, were we wrong.

Which burger bun is the best?