Dan and Laura learn about the science of how cheese is made, get a great tip on how to tell if a cheese will melt, and cook two quesos--one all natural, the other as processed as can be. More

It turns out magic can happen when Dan tapes an episode of The Sporkful with no plan whatsoever, especially when it's with Ian and Mike from NPR's "How To Do Everything" and "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me." More

Sutter Home's Build a Better Burger Contest is underway, and they've analyzed early entries to compile a list of top burger trends. Some are obvious (spoiler alert--bacon makes the cut) but others are surprising. More

One of Wonder Bread's first slogans was, "Untouched by human hands." But baker Amy Scherber says using hands is the key. We discuss how we got from there to here, and Amy offers a great focaccia recipe. More

The first ever live taping of a Sporkful episode will take place at the Fifth Annual Guactacular, at the Bell House in Brooklyn, on Sunday, May 5. This event will sell out, so get tickets now! More

In this new video series, Dan competes with Liza de Guia of Food Curated in totally absurd cooking challenges. First up: The number they pick from a hat is the only supermarket aisle they can shop in. It gets weird. More

Dan and guest Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune cover most over- and underrated options. You'll be shocked by where Dan places the sandwich. Plus, a caller offers useful advice on navigating restaurant choices. More