Le Macaron serves bite-size bliss

Several food writers are proclaiming that the macaron is the new cupcake. For me, it's a welcome trend with less guilt.

What makes bugs tick? This book will keep you buzzing

"Sex on Six Legs: Lessons on Life, Love and Language from the Insect World"

Oatmeal brightens short winter days

An upside of bleak January weather is writing about oatmeal.

The Lowdown On Hopslam: Searching D.C. For This Rare IPA? Good Luck!

The annual release of Hopslam, the super-rare and coveted Imperial IPA from Michigan's Bell's Brewery that often has retailers jacking up their price guns, is upon us again. And, yes, at some outlets, it's already too late to buy some.

Chefs' debut in Big Easy

What is to become Restaurant R'evolution is still under construction; there are gaping spaces for equipment yet to arrive and rubble yet to be removed. But chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto can look through the dust and see their vision coming to life.