The pros, cons, and alternatives to boiling.

Some North Jersey towns continue their boil water advisory that has now lasted several weeks. This can be uncharted territory for many families as people must alter their methods of cooking, drinking ...

Boil the potatoes.” Simple enough—until you’re wondering whether to start them in cold or boiling water, how much salt to add, or how long the potatoes actually need to cook. The short version: Start ...