For the film buff in your life, there are plenty of gift options that go beyond a ticket to the movies. Those in Los Angeles, or planning a trip to Hollywood, might enjoy a ticket to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to check out Bruce the shark from “Jaws.” Or maybe a festival pass ...
NEW YORK — Barbiecore has legs ahead of next year’s release of the live-action “Barbie” movie and the 60th anniversary of the old gal’s Dreamhouse (the 1979 dwelling was the best). And where there’s Barbie, there’s pink. Hot pink. The hue has been everywhere this year and plays into a broader trend for the holidays: all things merry and bright, said Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend spotter. “Everyone’s been crazy about hot pink and really just pink in all shades,” she said. Etsy, the global handmade marketplace of independent sellers, saw a 34% increase in ...
The Associated Press Apple pie! Pumpkin spice! Buttered rum! This is how we embrace autumn at our home bar. Despite the drop in temperatures, cocktails flavored for fall don’t need to taste deep, brooding or heavy. There are plenty of ways to harness the ingredients we associate with the season to craft cocktails that remain light and bright, yet also richly satisfying. It’s also an excellent opportunity to explore liquors you might not normally be drawn to. One of the fascinating aspects of cocktails is the unexpected ways that liquors can be transformed depending on how and ...
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street The cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street love shrimp for its plump texture, mildly briny sweetness and weeknight ease. Simply stir-fry a few aromatics and spices until they’re fragrant. Then toss in the shrimp, and dinner is on the table in 20 minutes. That’s what they had in mind for a Malaysian-inspired shrimp stir-fry. It features earthy turmeric, fresh chilies and curry leaves. Shallots, garlic and fish sauce bring the meal together. The curry leaves have a citrusy, savory flavor that’s hard to replace if ...
By DALIA RAMIREZ The concept of “going home for the holidays” changes throughout your life, and many millennials are currently going through that transition. Even people the same age can be at very different life stages, with a wide range of financial situations, relationships and expectations from family about holiday visits. Setting financial boundaries for holiday travel that fit your situation this year can lower your costs and stress levels. Try tactics like setting expectations with family and friends early, offering to host at your place or having an un-Thanksgiving to ...
By LIZ WESTON Inflation is proving to be a stubborn, unwanted houseguest. No one particularly likes paying more for food, fuel and other living costs. But so far, the Federal Reserve’s attempts since March to evict inflation with higher interest rates haven’t worked. Because we may be stuck with this unpleasant roommate for a while, we should consider how best to cope. The following moves could help. Craft a better plan for your cash Many people live paycheck to paycheck with little savings. Other people have the opposite problem: They’re letting too much cash sit idle in ...
