On certain occasions, context is theoretical. “Sometimes a great Beaujolais is a better choice than La Tâche,” a friend once said to me years ago, referring to the grand cru Burgundy from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, one of the rarest, most expensive and highly prized wines in the world. Few people would argue that any…
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Good morning. Well, that’s done then: Thanksgiving sorted, Hanukkah started and holiday cookie season (above) on its way. I hope you’ll take some time for yourself this week, to cook the food you want to make. For myself, that’s Eric Kim’s recipe for kimchi jjigae with ribs, and the cheese enchiladas with chili gravy I…
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Finding something special for your friends and family is always a priority during the holidays, but this year it feels even more important. Coming together and celebrating for the first time in far too long, it’s the perfect time to take gifting to the next level. From futuristic hydrofoils for flying over the open water…
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No solo estaba horrorizada por la falta de una respuesta unificada al coronavirus, sino que, en un viaje a Alaska, visitó playas que, cuando era niña, recordaba repletas de estrellas de mar, nutrias y mejillones gordos y salados, pero que ahora parecían desprovistas de vida salvaje. Era demasiado. Aplazó sus planes de fecundación in vitro,…
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Experts have long known that animal products like beef, lamb, pork and veal have a disproportionately negative impact on the environment. Raising animals requires more water and land and generates more greenhouse gases than growing protein-rich plants does. “This is a win-win for individuals and our environment,” Dr. Lichtenstein said. However, she cautioned, if a…
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TOKYO — With the emergence of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus late last week, countries across the globe rushed to close their borders to travelers from southern Africa, even in the absence of scientific information about whether such measures were necessary or likely to be effective in stopping the virus’s spread. Japan has…
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An executive producer on the series, Underwood knows he has privilege and a platform, which is why he said he sought counsel from people who aren’t white gay cisgender men, including Nicole Garcia, a transgender Latina pastor. In an email, Garcia said Underwood could be a role model, especially to let young athletes know they…
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“Camel No. 1! Camel No. 1!” I had just arrived at the Al Dhafra Festival, and young boys in kanduras, or long tunics, were running toward my car, shouting as they pointed their index fingers in the air. In the distance, two men rode camels, each pulling another of the animals on a leash. One…
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Artisanal ceramics are having more than a moment. Interest in handcrafted clay objects has been surging for years, as a new generation of artisans has taken to the kilns and fired up a white-hot design trend. For those seeking unusual decorative accessories that will add personality to a room, that’s good news. “They really add…
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Among the legions of young people who spend their days watching content creators on Twitch and YouTube, a new honorific is on the rise: the comfort creator. The term is used by fans to describe the video makers and channels they seek out when they’re in need of familiar content, the kind that is soothing…
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