My work appears in AARP The Magazine, Allrecipes, Bon Appetit, Conde Nast Traveler, Eating Well, Good Grit, Midwest Living, Morgan Stanley Mosaic, Real Simple, Robb Report, Shape, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, Virtuoso The Magazine, Well + Good, Wine Enthusiast and more.
Americans are living longer than they did 100 years ago, but that’s not been accompanied by a great increase in health. By age 65, most people are on multiple drugs and have multiple chronic diseases — essentially living longer, but sicker.
Read MoreComing off a time that further highlighted some of the unsustainable aspects of travel, airlines are looking for ways to lessen their environmental impact. Delta is among those leading the charge.
Read More"The Great Lakes, milder temperatures that help with the cultivation of prime golf grasses, dense forests and sweeping prairie lands afford golf enthusiasts the opportunity to play many different styles of courses," says Michael O'Reilly, president of the Wisconsin PGA.
Read MoreWhy fill up your cabinets with fancy cookware when this iron workhorse pretty much does it all? Matt Clifton, author of "The Ultimate Dutch Oven Cookbook," shares his top tips and simple recipes.
Read MoreFor the February 2022 issue, I covered the non-alcoholic trend going mainstream in travel: From the new Ritz Bar at Ritz Paris to an expansive program within Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, plus cruise ships and airlines.
Read MoreWhile research shows that using a fitness tracker can make it easier to reach your health goals, these wrist companions come with some downsides, as well.
Read MoreGetting out in nature has so many benefits to your mental and physical health, recent studies show, that therapists are prescribing time in nature to patients as part of treatment plans.
Read MoreYou'd expect that the shift to remote working has been good for our feet, as we've traded in high heels and stiff loafers for cozy socks. But not so fast, podiatrists say—especially if you don't have carpet at home.
Read MoreDietician Rachel Paul shows how to turn your favorite sandwiches — like Italian heroes, meatball subs and tuna melts — into health powerhouses (without totally giving up bread).
Read MoreFaced with a life-threatening diagnosis, Missouri couple Brittany Dyer and Heather Debert found healing through woodworking.
Read MoreUpgrade an overnight in these cities with hip new hotels — from Amana, Iowa, to Fargo, North Dakota — that are destinations in themselves.
Read MoreMidwesterners with January exercise goals have a distinct disadvantage—the weather. If stationary bikes and bicep curls don't excite, consider indoor climbing.
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Hailing from Ecuador — where seafood from the Pacific is plentiful and beloved — chef Byron Peñafiel, of HOWM Cocina & Cocktails in New York City, is our go-to expert on how to make restaurant-quality fish dinners at home.
Read MoreMain dishes rooted in tradition and sides of nostalgia are on the menu for 2022, along with growing global flavors, healthier (and plant-based) options, a taste for teas, and alcohol-free beverages.
Read MoreAn overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles.
Read MoreFor Conde Nast Traveler's annual "Places to Go" list, I contributed a piece on Birmingham, Alabama — especially notable for its food scene (and the first on the list!).
Read MoreAs you're choosing the theme, paint colors, and décor for your baby's nursery, it's important to keep nursery safety top of mind. Here's what to consider as you’re planning your little angel's first room.
Read MoreBefore you go preparing dishes like garlic shrimp, shrimp linguine, or shrimp bisque, you need to carefully select the best variety to buy for your dish.
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