No-Cook Recipes: Salads, Ice Cream and More

It’s inevitable. At some point this summer, it’s going to be too hot, too humid, too overwhelming to cook. So don’t. Don’t turn on the stove. Don’t preheat the oven. Don’t melt or sear or sauté. The 24 recipes that follow are made for the heat by skipping its application altogether, instead prioritizing fresh produce,…

A Love of the Worn

She said her grandfather was a hobo, who owned a Ferris wheel he set up around San Antonio. Her parents, who are deceased, were artists, but she said her mother also worked as a prostitute and her father was a drug addict. The family was on food stamps, frequently homeless, and she and her brother…

How Do I Pack for a Short Trip?

I’m going on a two-week hiking trip in August and am trying to figure out what to pack. We’re limited to about 33 pounds, so I need to pack light. I’d love to put together a wardrobe that’s practical, chic and wearable beyond the trip. Any suggestions? — Suzanne, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The capsule holiday…