If you didn’t know a Plant Person before, chances are you do now. The coronavirus pandemic ushered in a botanical boom: A new crop of victory gardeners resulted in a run on seeds; sales of plant-based meat alternatives and other foods soared; as did sales of plants both legal and quasi legal. Eleven Madison Park,…
When they first appeared in the United States in the mid-2000s, “electronic nicotine delivery systems” — e-cigarettes, vapes, e-liquids and other wares that contain the stimulant found in tobacco — were subject to little federal oversight. Their makers could incorporate countless other ingredients and flavorings. Like cigarettes before them, the devices proved extremely attractive to…
It’s Never Too Late” is a series that tells the stories of people who decide to pursue their dreams on their own terms. In 1978, when Holly Herrmann was 20, she flew to Bolzano, Italy, a scenic city in the foothills of the Tyrolean Alps, to compete in the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition. A…
Losing a child is one of the most emotionally wrenching experiences a parent can go through. New research suggests it may also literally damage the heart. The study found that in the days following the death of a child, a parent is at greatly increased risk for a heart attack, and the increased risk may…
These goals are part of an attempt to revive the deep, almost symbiotic relationship between corn and humans. “For Native people, it’s not just about growing out the corn and bringing it back home,” Mrs. Greendeer said. “It’s about creating a spiritual connection and relationship with this being, the corn. She’s alive. So the goal…
Widespread flight cancellations. Excruciating waits for customer service. Unruly passengers. And that was all before the holiday travel season. Even in normal times, the days around Thanksgiving are a delicate period for the airlines. But this week is the industry’s biggest test since the pandemic began, as millions more Americans — emboldened by vaccinations and…
Arnold Myint doesn’t have a coming-out story. His father, Win Myint, a mathematics professor at Tennessee State University, drove his son to ballet class and figure-skating competitions, and met young Arnold’s budding interests with encouragement. “My coming-out story is that I never did,” the son said. “I was born and I was very open.” Myint,…
Away Heading somewhere far, far away? After a year and a half of being cooped up at home, you might be in need of some new luggage. Fortunately, Away just kicked off its Black Friday sale, where you can save up to 40% on luggage, travel accessories, and so much more. The direct-to-consumer brand is…
Death & Co., one of the most recognizable names in cocktails, with bars in New York, Denver and Los Angeles, and a series of books, including the just-released “Death & Co. Welcome Home,” is getting into the fast-growing ready-to-drink cocktail game. In collaboration with Crafts Spirits Cooperative, the company has released three canned cocktails: the…
FRONT BURNER Two utensils available at the Museum of Modern Art make dessert presentation a breeze. Nov. 22, 2021 A holiday season essential is a dessert server. There’s a sleek and slender new pie server at the MoMA Design Store. The Tola Spatula is a thin, tapering 10-inch shaft of stainless steel that slips neatly…