Listen to this story with Steven Kurutz’s commentary about why he wrote it. In “Generation X,” the 1991 novel that defined the generation born in the 1960s and 1970s, Douglas Coupland chronicled a group of young adults who learn to reconcile themselves to “diminishing expectations of material wealth.” Lessness, Mr. Coupland called this philosophy. For…
I consider myself a pretty good cook. I can neatly break down a chicken, and make mayonnaise from scratch. I can pleat dumplings, roll futomaki, fry doughnuts and, on one occasion, have turned carrots into roses. But I cannot, for the life of me, take butter out of the fridge to soften. This is why,…
When Christina Cassotis, the chief executive of Pittsburgh International Airport, heard about the power outage that forced London’s Heathrow Airport to suspend operations last week, she thought of the workers who were frantically trying to manage the chaos. But when an outage hits closer to home, she has a more restrained response: Keep calm and…
Spring is here, but at my house, winter has left its mark on just about everything. Out back, the old patio deck has been warped by rain, sun, freezes and thaws, its boards no longer laying flat but rattling underfoot. Indoors, things are worse. The floorboards have been groaning since December, desiccated by furnace-heated air…
Do the most with what you have on hand with these smart tips for swaps. Karsten Moran for The New York Times Published March 28, 2025Updated March 28, 2025 [This article was originally published on April 11, 2020.] The most important skill in the kitchen — and, arguably, life — is adaptability. The list below,…
From history to technique, Melissa Clark will walk you through everything you need to know about the French classic. Francesco Tonelli for The New York Times Published March 28, 2025Updated March 28, 2025 [This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2017.] Where would French cuisine be without wine? It is as important in the…
Feeding your littlest loved ones can be so easy, delicious and nutritious. Here’s how. Making your own baby food is very simple and can help you connect with your child even more.David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Published March 28, 2025Updated March 28, 2025 [This article was originally published on…
Let Samin Nosrat, the author of ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat,’ help you change the way you think about this beloved dish. Karsten Moran for The New York Times Published March 28, 2025Updated March 28, 2025 [This article was originally published on Jan. 9, 2017.] Soup is a true wonder of alchemy. Together, water, onions and…
Be a better “bring your lunch to work” person with these expert tips. Make a lunch you’ll dream about.Mark Weinberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Michelle Gatton. By Ali Slagle Ali Slagle is a recipe developer and regular contributor to NYT Cooking. Published March 28, 2025Updated March 28, 2025 Eating lunch is a…
Carnegie Hall’s dressing rooms and backstage corridors teemed with rock royalty and Hollywood celebrities on Wednesday night. Everyone — from Bruce Springsteen to Kim Gordon to Sean Penn to Michael Stipe — was getting ready to take the stage for a tribute concert for Patti Smith that wove through the punk rock poet’s repertoire. Karen…