It was the word “frazzled,” I think, that set me off. It was all meant to be very simple. I was to write a recipe for a superquick dip, using pantry ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes. Delicious. Easy. No need to overthink. The only variable might be the main ingredient: the butter beans, I…
Longtime vegetarians already know: To be a vegetarian is to eat really well. But if you’re looking to make the switch to vegetarianism or just a more plant-forward diet, you may have questions, even concerns. What should I cook? How do I think about meals? How will I know if I’m getting enough protein? A…
In popular imagination, France’s Fontainebleau is inextricably linked to its grand Château. But when I visit, I typically skip it entirely. Yes, the 1,500-room Château de Fontainebleau that was inhabited by French kings and emperors for eight centuries may seem the most arresting attraction in this region 37 miles south of Paris. Instead, it’s the…
Dr. Paul D. Parkman, whose research was instrumental in identifying the virus that causes rubella and developing a vaccine that has prevented an epidemic of the disease in the United States for more than 50 years, died on May 7 at his home in Auburn, N.Y., in the Finger Lakes region. He was 91. The…
“¿Su marido ya embarazó a alguien antes?”, me preguntó mi médico. Estábamos intentando averiguar el motivo de mi infertilidad. “No”, respondí. “Creo que no. Se lo voy a preguntar”. Parecía algo que yo debía saber. Mientras conducía de vuelta a casa por las sinuosas carreteras del condado de Marin, llamé a mi marido, Nick. Al…
This June, as many travelers make plans to attend Pride Month events around the world, including New York City’s giant parade on June 30, security concerns are casting a shadow on celebrations. A travel advisory issued last week by the State Department advises U.S. citizens overseas to “exercise increased caution” at Pride celebrations, events and…
You won’t be pressed for options with this highly-rated pick from Amazon. It’s available in three different finishes and configurations, from a spacious three-seater to a large pit-style sofa that can be transformed into a cozy U- or L-shaped design. Each seat also has handy storage compartments for housing extra blankets, pillows, and anything else…
Finally Finding “The Magic” Since childhood, I yearned for love. Once, I came within weeks of marriage before it abruptly fell apart. He said we were missing “the magic,” and, admittedly, he was right. A few men came and went. I’m now 59 with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. I still don’t have a partner,…
Opening Bourbon Steak New York The chef and global restaurateur Michael Mina, first known for Aqua in San Francisco, is now making his New York debut in this grand, bronzed space overlooking Central Park, after scouting dozens of New York locations. The New York cut of his Bourbon Steak brand includes trolleys serving raw bar…
The annual gathering of the American Psychiatric Association is a dignified and collegial affair, full of scholarly exchanges, polite laughter and polite applause. So it was a shock, for those who took their seats in Room 1E08 of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, to watch a powerfully built 32-year-old man choke back…