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South Indian Filter Coffee Is Like No Coffee You’ve Had Before
Coffee

South Indian Filter Coffee Is Like No Coffee You’ve Had Before

Kaapi is an integral part of southern Indian food culture—it's also the best part of my day.

by:  Arati Menon
November 21, 2020
I Always Dreamed of a Larger Apartment. This Year Changed That.
Home Renovation

I Always Dreamed of a Larger Apartment. This Year Changed That.

One writer finds that learning to live with less is a personal journey, not a one-size-fits-all.

by:  Matthew James
November 14, 2020
What Feeling “At Home” Means to Me
Community

What Feeling “At Home” Means to Me

As the world is going stark raving mad, maybe what we *don't* need is more nostalgia, comfort, security...

by:  Chris Ying
October 30, 2020
My Oma’s Apple Pancakes—& Why They Never Taste the Same Without Her
My Family Recipe

My Oma’s Apple Pancakes—& Why They Never Taste the Same Without Her

For one writer, this sweet, doughy treat is a reminder of her carefree childhood—and the love of one...

by:  Kristina Henry
October 24, 2020
Run a Business, Raise My Daughter & Keep My Cool? Here's How That's Going.
Community

Run a Business, Raise My Daughter & Keep My Cool? Here's How That's ...

"I was pretending not to be a full-time parent while dealing with work, and pretending not to be a...

by:  Anitalectric
October 19, 2020
What I Will—& Won’t—Regret About My Pandemic Wedding
Long Reads

What I Will—& Won’t—Regret About My Pandemic Wedding

For one writer, the DIY wedding she had was nothing like the one she planned. Here, she looks back...

by:  Alex Egan
October 10, 2020
1,000 Ways to Love Rasam—Southern India’s Signature Peppery Broth
Long Reads

1,000 Ways to Love Rasam—Southern India’s Signature Peppery Broth

'Rasam Digest,' an encyclopedic book by Usha Prabhakaran, is set to give the ancient, versatile, culture...

by:  Vidya Balachander
October  8, 2020
Why I'll Always Love Clotheslines
The Things We Treasure

Why I'll Always Love Clotheslines

For one writer, a clothesline is a reminder of her childhood, her faraway family, and a sense of freedom...

by:  Caitlin Gunther
October  2, 2020
My Life Is Nothing Like My Jichan's, But Our Tortilla Eggs Are the Same
My Family Recipe

My Life Is Nothing Like My Jichan's, But Our Tortilla Eggs Are the ...

In this week’s My Family Recipe, one writer explores the many lives of her Japanese-American family...

by:  Caroline Hatano
September 19, 2020
The Handmade Cookbook That Taught Me How to Grow a Family
My Family Recipe

The Handmade Cookbook That Taught Me How to Grow a Family

As a new mom far away from home, it became my most used item. And Lolly's oatmeal chocolate chip cookie...

by:  Abigail Rasminsky
August 22, 2020
The Nigerian Fried Rice That Turned Me Into My Mother
My Family Recipe

The Nigerian Fried Rice That Turned Me Into My Mother

A reflection on parenting—and the never-ending quest for improvement.

by:  Kitchen Butterfly
July 25, 2020
I'll Never Look at My Kitchen the Same Way Again
Kitchen Design

I'll Never Look at My Kitchen the Same Way Again

Author of ‘The Perfect Kitchen,' Barbara Sallick, believes this year will shape how we design future...

by:  Barbara Sallick
July 18, 2020
Life After Layoffs: How Empanadas Gave Me a Sense of Belonging
Community

Life After Layoffs: How Empanadas Gave Me a Sense of Belonging

On finding the perfect empanada dough, fulfillment in work, and acceptance by local Peruvian mamás.

by:  Carlos C. Olaechea
July  8, 2020
How My Grandma’s Swiss Roll Helped Me Cope With Losing Her
My Family Recipe

How My Grandma’s Swiss Roll Helped Me Cope With Losing Her

On grief and baking.

by:  Kim Haines
July  7, 2020

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