EDITORâS NOTE Happy Saturday. Temperatures have dropped in NYC, which means Iâll be layering up for the foreseeable future. Iâll take inspo from âPrincess Diana Seasonâ as well as Doja Cat, whoâs managed to give Lenny Kravitzâs giant scarf a run for its money. But when it comes to coats, Iâm torn between Hailey Bieberâs deeply cool leather bomber jacket (obviously, her mani matched) or this buttery suede trench, which all the French âItâ girls are supposedly wearing. While I look for a jacket in my budget, Iâm also trying to wrap my head around the fact that fleece has gone bougie (like, $910 bougie). And I might nab a pair of chic schoolgirl stockings, which Iâm hoping will fulfill my childhood Eloise at the Plaza fantasies. At the very least, theyâll help keep my legs warm. â Taylor Trudon / Writer, Culture & Lifestyle / Brooklyn, NY |
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Whatâs for Dinner Tonight? These Crispy Chicken Thighs With Sticky RicetheSkimmForget sweater weather. As soon as cold, crisp days start to creep in, itâs officially chicken and rice weather. Naturally, the only rational thing to do is make these incredibly cozy, deeply comforting Crispy Chicken Thighs with Sticky Rice from Kristina Choâs latest cookbook, Chinese Enough. Inspired by one of Choâs favorite dim sum dishes, this suspiciously simple meal comes together entirely in one pot: The sticky rice steams alongside perfectly golden chicken thighs and salty-sweet Chinese sausage, before it all goes under the broiler for magically crispy results. The Time Commitment: About 45 minutes. And given that cleanup is limited to one pot, youâll be curled up on the couch watching Love Is Blind in no time. Key Tips: Cho uses a cast-iron braiser with a fitted lid, but if you donât have one of those lying around, any oven-safe pan will do. Also, for maximally crackly chicken skin, place the thighs in a cold skillet, then turn on the heat to sear. We repeat: Do not preheat. Other Takes: We firmly believe you can never have enough one-pot chicken and rice recipes, so let us introduce you to this herby, zesty, and supremely schmaltzy One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Caramelized Lemon â which was published just over a month ago and boasts more than 2,000 five-star reviews. Meanwhile, this Spiced Coconut Chicken Rice is made with gloriously fluffy basmati rice and is so good itâs impossible not to reach for seconds. Thatâs also true of this Mexican-inspired twist on Arroz con Pollo. And while this One-Skillet Garam Masala Chicken Thighs & Saffron Rice delivers major âparty vibes,â you certainly donât need guests to enjoy this weeknight-friendly dish. |
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Love Canât Feed You by Cherry Lou SytheSkimmIn Cherry Lou Syâs powerful debut novel, Love Canât Feed You, 17-year-old Queenie emigrates from the Philippines with her brother and elderly father to live in New York with her mother, who came to the US five years earlier. But Queenieâs new life is nothing like the American dream she imagined: Her mom seems very different; her brother begins acting out, causing tension at home; and Queenieâs dreams of attending college are stalled due to money troubles. Expect big questions about identity, culture, and family expectations in whatâs been called both âastonishingâ and âa knockout.â We asked Sy a few questions. Hereâs what she had to say⌠Q: Whatâs the last thing you read that you canât stop thinking about? Sy: All Fours by Miranda July. Perimenopausal lady life â whatâs not to like? Q: Whatâs a corner of the internet you recently discovered?Sy: Subreddit threads on ex-members of certain cults. Q: Whatâs one thing thatâs made you 10% happier?Sy: Getting pregnant and selling my debut novel literally at the same time. Meanwhile, on the internet...If youâre seeking relationship advice on the internet, prepare for two words: âDivorce him!â In a world of deeply perplexing, extremely chaotic TikTok trends, âHear Me Out Cakesâ takes, well, the cake. To post or not to post? Welcome to the new rules of Instagramming travel. (Hint: Itâs cool to keep it cryptic.) |
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Your Next Adventure â No Flights RequiredtheSkimmWhile we love the view from 30,000 feet, thereâs so much to discover within driving distance. So weâre swapping long security lines and last-minute gate changes for scenic drives and open roads this fall. Keep reading to preview a few incredible adventures waiting for you behind the wheel â best experienced from the driverâs seat of the new 2025 Ford ExplorerÂŽ SUV, of course. đŁď¸ Starting off with the road trip of all road trips â Route 66. This historic route stretches 2,400+ miles across two-thirds of the continent, beginning at the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago and winding through seven states before ending in sunny Los Angeles. Noteworthy pit stops include Meramec Caverns in Missouri, Cadillac Ranch in Texas, and Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Gotta seem âem all. đď¸ Feeling beachy? The Florida Keys Overseas Highway is just what it sounds like â a 113-mile roadway that extends from Key Largo to Key West featuring 42 bridges. Swim, kayak, or snorkel at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (the USâs first underwater sanctuary) or go fishing in Islamorada, where species like marlin and tuna visit season after season. No matter where you stop to eat, fresh-from-the-dock seafood is guaranteed. đď¸ Weâre pretty sure the phrase âitâs about the journey, not the destinationâ was coined for Scenic Byway 12. This 122-mile All-American Road is embedded in the slickrock, making it feel like a natural part of the otherworldly landscape. Must-see sites like Bryce Canyon, the summit overlook at Dixie National Forest, and Grand Staircase-Escalanteâs colorful cliffs punctuate an already jaw-dropping drive. No matter what route you pick first, the new 2025 Ford ExplorerÂŽ SUV is the perfect road trip companion. And thanks to available Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, you can enjoy every moment along the way.â Vroom vroom.* |
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We asked you to vote on an etiquette question youâd like answered. The winner was: Q: My partner is introverted and often skips large social gatherings. Iâm worried friends and family think itâs rude, so whatâs the best way to approach this?âWeâre not responsible for explaining or protecting a partnerâs behavior ⌠[But] if you do want to say something [because you] want people to know that you have this really good partner and theyâre simply more introverted, just tell the truth. [For example, if you go to a party], say, âI wouldâve loved [for my partner to be] with us, but they needed some downtime.â Or, âThey wouldâve loved to be here, but they need to recharge.â Keep it simple and donât say youâre sorry. Because we [shouldnât] apologize for being introverted.â |
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Skimmâd by: Taylor Trudon, Alex Carr, Melissa Goldberg, and Margaret Wheeler Johnson | Excerpted from Chinese Enough by Kristina Cho (Artisan Books). Copyright Š 2024. Photographs by Kristina Cho, Dutton, Maskot via Getty Images, courtesy of Carla Marie Manly, Brand Partners Design by theSkimm *PS: This is a sponsored post. â Available Feature. Equipped Ford vehicles come with either a complimentary trial period or an included duration, after which purchase of a BlueCruise subscription is required.Modem activation is required for subscription purchase and for initial activation of BlueCruise (for pre-2024 model year vehicles).See ford.com/bluecruisefor details. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driverâs attention, judgment or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Ownerâs Manual for details and limitations. |
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