Emily Heil

The power of the home cook is immense, and tattered old cookbooks hold their secrets.

Cloth napkins are not the crooked-pinky flex you might think.

They promised an easier, speedier shopping experience. So why do many of us hate them?

For the president’s fifth such formal dinner, the dishes blend Chinese and French influences.

Apple cake, vegetable soup, cookies and more of our favorite recipes to get you in the fall spirit.

The drama engulfing the arts institution is hurting the small businesses that surround it.

The Girl Scouts introduced the 2027 cookie lineup, which includes dog treats and an allergy-friendly cookie.

Readers had lots to say about their corn holders, potato ricers, citrus juicers and more task-specific kitchen tools.

SNAP recipients did not switch to buying soda with their own money in light of the soda bans, a new paper suggests.

Our blind taste test of top-selling brands found a winner — and a clear loser.

To figure out which brands of potato chips were worth their salt, we put them to the test. Here are the best (and worst).

The ubiquitous autumn sipper popularized by Starbucks is up against trendier flavors and drinks.

These are the burgers, soups, sandwiches, pastries and more that best personify the delicious, diverse dining scene in and around D.C.

A savory martini, refreshing frozen rum drink and unusual wine-and-a-shot combo represent the best of the D.C. bar scene.

The brand best known for cake mixes is aiming for a younger crowd.

While multitasking kitchen tools are great, there’s a case to be made for beloved equipment.

What servers, restaurateurs and child experts want you to know.

The dish in the first episode of Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s cooking show is good, but that’s not the point.

To help you figure out which bottled iced coffee brand has the best buzz, we conducted a blind taste test. Here’s the best — and worst.