The Plain Bagel Rule: How naked bread is the ultimate test of a bakery In a world of everything-bagel seasoning and Instagrammable foods, I refuse to stray from the humble unadulterated bagel. Emma Bowman
Twinkies are sold! J.M. Smucker scoops up Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion For Hostess, the deal with the peanut-butter-and-jelly conglomerate is a sweet win after not one, but two bankruptcies. Alina Selyukh
Meet the high schoolers who compete in a national cooking competition every year A competitive culinary team at a Connecticut high school starts the year with big dreams for a national championship. Ryan Caron King
Maker of the spicy 'One Chip Challenge' pulls product from store shelves The maker of the extremely spicy chip said it is working to recall the product as Massachusetts authorities probe the death of a teen whose family said the challenge was a contributing factor. The Associated Press
Ice cream in Buenos Aires is more than a treat, it's a work of art Everyone in Buenos Aires seems to be a fierce partisan when it comes to: soccer, cafes and ice cream parlors. The ice cream there is not just delicious — it's gorgeous. Bob Mondello
Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital Private equity firm Roark specializes in franchised businesses and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains that include Arby's, Jimmy John's and Cinnabon. The Associated Press
What it's like cooking for astronauts as they quarantine for takeoff The job of cooking pre-flight meals for astronauts is up to a team of chefs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center which aim to make their guests feel at home — and keep them safe before flight. Brendan Byrne
Yemen's famous honey provides a sense of place and pride to residents Even though production has been hampered by the civil war, Yemen still produces honey famous for its taste and the pride people there take in it. Fatma Tanis
Need to cool off? Here are some heat wave-friendly snacks Staying cool is more than turning on the AC and drinking lots of water. What you eat can also make a difference. Ruby de Luna
Beer in Britain's pubs just got cheaper, thanks to changes in the alcohol tax The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering. Fatima Al-Kassab
