The Starlite Motel in Mesa, Ariz. Video by Ash Ponders for The New York Times The motel might seem like an ageless fixture of the American landscape, but in fact, this roadside mainstay didn’t exist before Dec. 12, 1925. That’s when Arthur and Alfred Heineman, two brothers with a successful Southern California architecture practice, opened…
Published Oct. 21, 2025Updated Oct. 21, 2025 This video and article are part of Cooking 101, our series on kitchen fundamentals. Every episode covers a different technique, with tips and recipes from guest hosts who are experts to set you up for success. My early cakes always leaned unnaturally to one side. Their fillings oozed….
The era of A.I. propaganda is here — and President Trump is an enthusiastic participant. After nationwide protests this weekend against Mr. Trump’s administration, the president posted an A.I.-generated video to his Truth Social account depicting himself as a fighter pilot, careening through major cities and dropping excrement on protesters. It was the latest example…
Published Oct. 17, 2025Updated Oct. 17, 2025 Being a parent means sometimes eating meals you aren’t really excited about, but you know your child will eat. And while a big bowl of buttery beige pasta served with a side of buttery beige bread can be delicious in its way, kid-friendly doesn’t always have to mean…
Published Oct. 15, 2025Updated Oct. 15, 2025 When the weather cools, there’s nothing like baking something sweet to stave off the dread of shorter, chillier days. And if you look at your calendar, there’s probably a school or holiday event coming up that you need to make something for. These 18 easy recipes are cozy…
Even if that someone is you. Easy chicken soup, instant pot congee, green smoothies and more dishes that restore and rejuvenate. Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Published Oct. 10, 2025Updated Oct. 10, 2025 For many, it’s got to be chicken soup or congee. For others, it’s nostalgic childhood foods…
Our recipe tester called one of them “miraculous.” Cook through these dishes, and level up your weeknight game.Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Sue Li. Published Oct. 8, 2025Updated Oct. 8, 2025 This video and article are part of Cooking 101, our series on kitchen fundamentals. Every episode covers a different technique,…
Name: Maya Rudolph 2. Draw a still life of flowers in a vase that you’d like to receive on your birthday: 6. Acceptable forms of footwear for daily life (circle all that apply): Sandal Loafer 1. Describe your favorite fragrance: Plumeria /Baby Head 3. Choose…
September 2024 Mouleena Khan, 35, feels stuck in her midlevel job at a health care technology company. Encouraged by her boyfriend, she quits and begins planning a restaurant. She’s imagined this move for a long time, but felt daunted by the process and her lack of any experience working in one, or even cooking. What…
Chickpea anxiety is real. We can help. By Tanya Sichynsky Tanya Sichynsky is the author and host of The Veggie, a vegetarian cooking newsletter and video series. Published Oct. 2, 2025Updated Oct. 2, 2025 You’re reading The Veggie. Tanya Sichynsky shares delicious vegetarian recipes. Get it sent to your inbox. By The New York Times…
