U.K. Drops Last 7 Countries From England’s Covid ‘Red List’

England will cease on Monday to require any travelers to quarantine in government-designated hotels, by removing the last seven countries from its “red list” for coronavirus risk. The change, announced on Thursday, ends restrictions on passengers arriving from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. “Whether it’s reuniting family members or making…

The Recipe I Want to Make Right Now

I received so many emails in response to last week’s newsletter about apples, and what to do if you end up with a quantity that could be described as unreasonable — though let’s agree it’s a good problem to have. You like to fry them, grate them into oatmeal, cook them with bacon and brussels…

Cobie Smulders Communes With Sharks

A white shark nudged closer, gliding just above the actress Cobie Smulders, like a fan asking for a selfie. Ms. Smulders welcomed the intrusion. “This is cool,” she said, rapt, as the shark slid past in the waters of the New York Aquarium. Ms. Smulders, adored for her nine seasons on the sitcom “How I…

Vegetarian Casserole Recipes for Fall

A casserole is, technically speaking, a meal baked in a single deep dish, often a cheesy combination of various vegetables, proteins and starches. But on the coldest of nights, a casserole is also a warm blanket, a snug sweatshirt, a hug from a friend. Below are some of the best vegetarian options New York Times…