By Melissa Clark , The New York Times One of our many plans dashed because of the pandemic was a long-anticipated family vacation to the Alps. We had it perfectly arranged: a weeklong extravaganza of vigorous hiking by day, offset by butter-filled feasting at night (and as many spa visits as I could fit in between). When we canceled the trip, I vowed to fill my at-home vacation with as much Brooklyn “hiking,” bathtub spa-ing and Alpine-style feasting as was humanly possible. And that was when I fell in love with tartiflette. A glistening, golden-topped casserole from the French side of the Alps, tartiflette is traditionally filled with velvety potatoes and bits of brawny pork lardon, seasoned with sweet onions and cream. As a crowning touch, a small wheel of Reblochon cheese is tucked in among all that richness, so its insides can melt into a gooey puddle while the rind that pokes out on top crisps at its edges. It’s not light fare, but it’s not supposed to be. Meant … [Read more...] about Where velvety potatoes, crisp-edged cheese and smoky bacon meet
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Green Party: Here’s How to Throw a Covid-Safe St. Patrick’s Day Bash This Year
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. With pubs still closed in many states, massive parties frowned upon, travel to Ireland advised against, and parades canceled (including the world’s largest march down Fifth Avenue in New York City), the pandemic has cast a pall on St. Patrick’s Day for the second year in a row. But just because it is not going to be easy being green on March 17 doesn’t mean it will be impossible to toast the life of devout snake whisperer St. Patrick, Irish heritage, and Emerald Isle culture. Last year, we were caught off guard, but now we have a year of pivots, virtual holidays, and partying responsibly behind us so you won’t even need the luck of the Irish to put together a fecking good at-home fete. Related Stories Chris Stapleton Teams Up With Buffalo Trace Distillery for … [Read more...] about Green Party: Here’s How to Throw a Covid-Safe St. Patrick’s Day Bash This Year
iPhone SE Review: Three months later and I’m still in love with it
Source: iMore Apple launched the second-generation iPhone SE in April of 2020. If you know anything about me, you know that I'm a fan of the 4-inch form factor and was a vocal proponent of bringing back the original iPhone SE. I was, honestly, hugely disappointed that Apple gave that same nomenclature to a new device that was absolutely not a 4-inch iPhone. That was before I held one in my hands. I've been using the iPhone SE (2020) every day as my main iPhone since April. I've replaced my iPhone 11 Pro with it and haven't wanted to change back, though there are a couple of features of the iPhone 11 Pro that I've missed having on the iPhone SE. Small price / Big love iPhone SE (2020) The biggest bang for your buck. The iPhone SE is the best possible entry-level iPhone Apple could offer and it's worth every cent. From $399 at Apple Features I miss from the iPhone 11 Pro The most noticeable missing feature, for me, is Tap to Wake. I'm used to … [Read more...] about iPhone SE Review: Three months later and I’m still in love with it