Tim Dowling: The old dog let out a happy snort – and then she was gone
In the days before my father-in-law’s funeral, my wife and I drove to his country cottage with our dogs. Our…
Year: 2025
Meera Sodha’s Vegan Summer Crispy Rice Salad with Tofu, Lime, and Herbs | The New Vegan
This summer has been all about salads. Hot days camping with friends, spontaneous picnics in the park, afternoons watching tennis,…
Cocktail of the Week: Lardo’s Blackberry and Tequila Tommy – Recipe
Here’s a fresh take on the classic margarita with a seasonal twist—simple to make and delicious. Blackberry and Tequila Tommy…
What’s the best drink to pair with seafood? Albariño is the perfect match. – Hannah Crosbie on drinks
Today is World Albariño Day – August 1st. I have a soft spot for random wine holidays, so I’m celebrating…
Minecraft showed me how to embrace my transgender identity, one block at a time. The game became my guide for navigating life’s journey. (Note: I kept the core metaphor of “one
Minecraft is my life. I started playing in 2012 when I was 23, and I’ve never stopped. It’s a game…
Mastering Excel: Inside the secretive, high-pressure world of competitive spreadsheet competitions
Six years ago, Melbourne filmmaker Kristina Kraskov read about an international Microsoft Excel competition and had two reactions. First: “What?…
*”My Oxford Year review – a mediocre Netflix romance that leans on British charm.”* This keeps the original meaning while making it
Call it the Bridgerton effect—or perhaps the ripple effect of The Crown—but Netflix seems more enamored with British settings than…
American singer-songwriter Tyler Ballgame says: “It pulled me out of depression. I experienced a profound spiritual awakening.
Four years ago, Tyler Perry’s stepfather offered him a job at his dog-training company in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. At the…
Joanne Robertson’s haunting folk song and the best new tracks of the week.
From Blackpool, England For fans of Grouper, SinĂ©ad O’Connor, and Dean Blunt. Coming soon: New album Blurr out September 19…
Here are some of the finest poetry collections reviewed recently.
Here are the rewritten versions in fluent, natural English: Passion by David Morley (Carcanet, ÂŁ12.99) David Morley’s passionate new collection…