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everything you need for a perfect picnic

Everything You Need Right Now for the Perfect Picnic

Summer concerts, long weekends, first dates, holidays and family vacations. Warm weather brings lots of opportunities for picnics. And even in a time of social distancing, there are still places where you can settle in and have a wonderful meal outdoors. If you want to level up your next picnic in the park, our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the latest on the best luxury picnic baskets and portable gourmet foods for picnicking. It’s what you need for a perfect picnic right now.

best cookbooks for international cuisine from home kitchen

The Best Cookbooks for International Cuisine Right Now

Almost none of us can travel internationally right now, and we’re really missing the flavors and aroma of the food of our most beloved travel destinations. If you’re feeling the same way, why not cook your way to your favorite international destination? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of the books that can guide your kitchen journey. Taste the world with home cooking from the best cookbooks and subscription boxes of snacks with the authentic cuisine of these top international travel destinations.

how the fine dining restaurant world is responding to the coronavirus pandemic

How the Fine Dining World is Responding to the Pandemic

Our Food Editor Nicole Douillet always shares a monthly dispatch from the world of food and wine. In lieu of her usual update of news about new restaurants and star chefs, this month she’s sharing stories of the heroes within the world of fine dining who are responding with care and concern during this terrible COVID-19 pandemic. And she has suggestions on how we can all help save our favorite restaurants and bars.

how to bake one of the stunning new focaccia gardens

How to Bake One of the New Stunning Focaccia Gardens

If you thought that sourdough was the Official Baked Good of the Great Lockdown, think again. We just learned of a stunning new loaf of bread that puts sourdough to shame. Have you heard about the focaccia garden – or gardenscape? We just read about this new comfort baking trend, and we are totally enchanted. Here’s what you need to know if you’re wondering how to bake stunning focaccia gardens while you’re staying safe at home.