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  • 10 BEST PODCASTS OF THE YEAR
  • New York Times
  • BEST FOOD PODCAST
  • James Beard Awards & Webby Awards
The Crucial Issue of Surface-Area-to-Volume Ratio of Ice Cubes (AUDIO)

Ice should be constructed and deployed with the same consideration you'd give to any other beverage ingredient. I explained why, and how, on NPR the other day. Click through to hear and read the segment.

Junior Eaters Society Inductee: Andrew Culp

Were his devotion to The Sporkful his only qualification for the presidency of the Sporkful Junior Eaters Society, Andrew Culp would be a shoo-in. But he's done even more to prove he is worthy.

How to Eat Watermelon Wedges Without Messing Your Face

In response to my statement that watermelon wedges get watermelon all over your face, Eater Andy sent in this great tip.

Summertime Two-fer: Buns and Watermelon (AUDIO)

What's the best ratio of burger or dog to bun? What's the best shape of watermelon? And what's the ideal serving temperature of each? We cover this and more when we pair two summer staples for your listening pleasure.

Weird Al Promises 30% Increase in Burrito Quality With This Tip

When he joined us for an episode of The Sporkful a few weeks ago, "Weird Al" Yankovic shared a revolutionary tip for burrito improvement.

The Science Behind Every Meat Fold and Bread Cut at Subway (VIDEO)

Inexplicably, the folks at Subway let me make a sandwich with their executive chef and ask him all sorts of ridiculous questions about their specs. But I didn't just absorb knowledge. I also dropped it.

Burrito Construction and Consumption (AUDIO)

Is a burrito better when its ingredients are mixed up before being rolled in the tortilla? What's the best way to eat the end cap? And if any flour tortilla shape were possible, what would be ideal?