Quick Fix: Easy Honey, Mustard, Soy Chicken and Garlic Parsley Penne
This dish brings together tender chicken in a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet glaze of honey, mustard, and soy sauce. I paired it with penne pasta infused with garlic and fresh parsley. It’s a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.
Let’s Talk Food: Air fryer cooking
As we make our New Year’s resolutions, one of them may be to eat healthier or lose some weight.
Steves: One great day in Madrid
I’m standing on a tiny balcony overlooking the Times Square of all of Spain — Madrid’s Puerta del Sol. Within a 10-minute walk I can visit one of the greatest palaces in Europe (Madrid’s Royal Palace), the ultimate town square (Plaza Mayor), or my favorite collection of paintings under any single roof in Europe: the Prado Museum.
An inferno in Southern California, and one family’s escape
LOS ANGELES — There was, at first, not even a whisper of fire.
How saffron, a precious import, became an American cash crop
Tara and Chad Philipp had never tasted saffron until they took a camping trip with a family they’d recently met. Around the campfire, their new friends cooked a big pan of paella. The Philipps fell for the sweet, musky flavor of saffron — and were intrigued to learn it was the world’s most expensive spice.
Volcano Watch: Happy New Year, Hawaiian style
People around the world greet the New Year with fireworks and other celebrations. This year, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitors greeted the New Year with displays of lava fountaining from the southwest part of Kaluapele, the summit caldera of Kilauea volcano.
Steves: Steep, deep western Norway
“Rugged” is putting it mildly when it comes to 80% of Norway. Historically, it was a challenge to live here. That’s why Vikings ventured south and so many emigrants left for America.
Tropical Gardening: For you, a rose in Hawaii grows
In Hawaii, growing roses is always a rewarding challenge to the gardener. Roses are cool climate plants that do best at elevations of 1,000 feet or more. At lower elevations, insects and disease problems are aggravated. At best, roses require specific care or they will not do well.
From $80 days to $6,000 days: How 3 small coffee shops got started
Rachel Nieves was 19 and working part time at Armani when she met someone who said her personality would do well in the car business.
Let’s Talk Food: Happy New Year
Living in Hawaii, the traditions of the local people are so ingrained in many homes and you don’t need to be Japanese to practice many of the customs associated with the New Year.
Still sounding young at 85, she is the voice of old Japan
TOKYO — The cast gathered in the recording studio, taking turns at the microphones as animated scenes from one of Japan’s most beloved television cartoons played on screens in front of them. Midori Kato, 85, was the only gray-haired head in the room. She closed her eyes, appearing to doze for a moment until it was her character’s turn. She stepped up to a microphone, her shoulders slightly stooped and her gnarled hands grasping the paper script.
Volcano Watch: Kilauea summit erupts again
Kilauea began erupting again on December 23, 2024. This is the eighth eruption of Kilauea, and the sixth within Kaluapele, since 2020. These previous eruptions within Kaluapele lasted from less than one week to more than a year in duration. This history of activity, along with continued summit inflation, suggests that eruptive activity may continue to pause and resume in the coming days or weeks.
Winter in London: Chilly weather, warm memories
London dazzles year-round, so consider visiting in winter. Despite the season’s drearier weather and shorter days, London’s museums, theaters, and pubs always offer a warm, cozy welcome. And come January, tourist crowds are at a minimum, and airfare and hotel rates are generally cheaper.
Tropical Gardening: A New Year’s resolution: Let’s take lessons from nature
Observing the extreme polarization of folks who have different political, cultural or religious points of view over the last decade, we should recognize it is nothing new. We have had divisions throughout history, and it makes us wonder if we will ever change for the better. The answer is yes — if we are willing to focus on the real sources of our misery.
The vivid thread of memories by the yard
WASHINGTON — People like to send fabrics to artist Suchitra Mattai. Her mother, who lives in Edison, New Jersey, home to one of the largest South Asian populations in the United States, collects saris from secondhand shops and mails them to her daughter, who lives in Los Angeles and is of Indo-Caribbean descent. Friends, relatives and friends of relatives all send their finds: silks, fringe, trim and more.
Let’s Talk Food: Holiday desserts
Merry Christmas!
Steves: A walk across Prague
Known as the “Golden City of 100 Spires,” Prague boasts a fairytale medieval Old Town, historic churches and synagogues, and perhaps Europe’s largest castle.
Volcano Watch: The USGS review process: Checking and verifying our information
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, the science agency of the U.S. Department of Interior. Our job is to obtain and share science-based information about the volcanoes of Hawaii and American Samoa and earthquakes across the state. What are the different types of information that HVO provides and how do we ensure its accuracy?
Tropical Gardening: Celebrate a merry Christmas and a happy Hanukkah
This is the perfect weekend with Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner along with Boxing Day.
Let’s Talk Food: Holiday gatherings
As we gather with family and friends, we often need to think about a dish to bring with us. It is such a local tradition not to go to someone’s home without taking a little something with us.
