We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. There’s a particular kind of book that doesn’t end when you turn the last page—it follows you into conversation. The kind that sparks debate over dinner, lingers in group texts, and reveals something new about each reader...

Minneapolis readers, how are you? We are watching the news and thinking about you all the time. My friend, who lives in south Minneapolis, told me that ICE came to his daughter’s school last week; agents threw the vice principal on the ground, shot tear gas into a crowd of students, and hauled off two...

Fitness is one of those things that is on everybody’s mind, and yet fails to make it into everybody’s lifestyle. Unfortunately, exercise is non-negotiable when it comes to your health, not just because it supports weight management, but it has many beneficial advantages. Naturally, more often than not, people don’t opt out of exercising out...

My aunt Lulu made carrot soup over the holidays, and a bunch of people asked for the recipe… Carrot soup has always been a staple at Lulu’s house, since my grandmother Milly loved it so much. In Lulu’s beauty uniform, which we did in 2019 when my grandmother was still alive, she said, “Milly is...

Sometimes, when I find myself stuck in a dinner rut, I like to go a little rogue in the kitchen. That instinct is exactly how this tomato soup–daal collaboration came to be. Daal is one of the few Indian dishes I make on a truly regular basis—alongside khichdi—but a bowl on its own never quite...

Older homes have a special charm, but behind the character and history, the air inside can quietly tell a different story. Aging HVAC systems, limited ventilation, and years of dust, debris, and pollutants can build up without homeowners ever noticing. Everyday moments, such as cooking meals, heating your home, cleaning, or spending time with pets,...

Last night, I went out for pasta with my Soup Group, and my friend Gisela snapped these photos as I started telling a story. I was so grateful she captured a moment laughing with friends and want to remember to snap more candid photos of loved ones this year. We had a few posts ready...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. The first time I visited Little Beach House in Malibu, I fell in love with their iconic covered terrace that somehow felt like an actual dining room—but with the waves crashing just steps away. Sitting beneath the...

The trick to hacking time to get what’s actually important to you. I don’t know you, yet I know this about you: You don’t have nearly enough time for everything you want to do. The list is long. Enjoy a romantic date night. Get away for a weekend and hike through nature. Work out at...

Does sauerkraut go bad? Yes, sauerkraut can go bad, but its shelf life varies dramatically depending on the type and how you store it. Tangy, crunchy, and packed with probiotics, sauerkraut has been a beloved condiment for centuries. This fermented cabbage dish adds a distinctive zing to everything from hot dogs and sandwiches to salads...