Food and Drink
Fewer Americans are drinking, but the neighborhood bar is somehow holding steady
Fewer adults raise a glass these days, yet bars that keep things simple are holding up better than the high-end ones that bet on craft.
Two persimmons sit side by side at the store, but only one is ready to eat while firm
Grocery stores stock Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons side by side every fall, and keeping one of them in a refrigerator can make it look spoiled within days.
Cooks turn to vinegar to balance rich Thanksgiving dishes
Vinegar is having a moment. Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council named it one of its top food trends for 2026, citing vinegar’s modern renaissance, as …
Lifestyle
11 Cozy Fall Hobbies Worth Picking Up Before the Weather Turns
Cooler weather creates room for a new ritual. These 11 approachable fall hobbies offer practical starting points for making, reading, baking, observing, and growing.
