Andrew Lipstein lives a double life. In one, he’s a novelist whose books often reflect on contracts of power and the ways people fall prey to their own insecurities. In another, he’s a tech guy.

When brewing your next cup of coffee, figuring out the right amount of water and coffee grounds may seem daunting. Enter what's known as the golden ratio.

Cheese and wine sounds like a perfect match. Yet red wines and wines matured in oak barrels don't go at all well with cheese.