Home & Leisure
/ArcaMax
This bait and tackle shop hopes to fill a gap for anglers along the San Diego coast
SAN DIEGO — For most of his young life, Merrick Meyers and his dad would drive to tackle shops 15 miles north or 25 miles south of Encinitas to gear up for their fishing trips. One day last fall, Meyers’ dad asked him ...Read more
Anglers to chase $10,000 prize in Port Royal redfish tournament
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Pro and amateur anglers will compete next weekend to see who can catch the heaviest Redfish from Port Royal’s waters.
The Southern Redfish Cup is coming to Port Royal on Saturday, Sep. 12 for the ...Read more
Dennis Anderson: Hunting begins in Minnesota, whether to fill a freezer, a longing -- or both
MINNEAPOLIS — The other day, I planned a hunting trip for the third week of October and thought briefly, then dismissed, the idea of booking a motel room.
This would be for pheasants, or maybe I would divert for grouse ...Read more
As EV rush fades, automakers pivot to multi-energy platforms
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — The eighth-generation Lexus ES is one of the oldest models in the lineup of Toyota Motor Corp.’s luxury brand. For 2026, the sedan adopts one of the newest innovations in the industry: the multi-...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: How to Save Yourself From a Foolish Purchase
I wish I had a quarter for every stupid purchase I've made in my life. I'd have some major dough. Regrettably, my financial faux pas have been remarkable in both quantity and quality. I've made some real doozies.
Take the...Read more
California will spend more to protect wine grapes from glassy-winged sharpshooter
The agriculture industry’s fight against the glassy-winged sharpshooter received a modest influx of cash from the California Legislature following the end of its 2026 session.
The Legislature directed the California ...Read more
Residents, elected leaders protest proposal to move the White Sox
CHICAGO — Hundreds of residents from Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square gathered at Rate Field Tuesday morning to protest plans by Amtrak and billionaire Justin Ishbia to establish a giant railroad maintenance ...Read more
Ford responds to federal government telling it to cut back China ties
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sharply criticized Ford Motor Co's connections with Chinese companies — labeling those ties as "not a sustainable strategy for the United States" — in a letter sent to CEO Jim ...Read more
Ex-etiquette: Respecting each other's turf
Q: My ex shows up for everything that involves our daughter, even when it happens during my parenting time. Soccer practices, school events, sometimes even routine appointments. When I say something, she tells me, “I'm ...Read more
Go away with ... Vivian Lin
As the showrunner and co-creator of the new Netflix series “Crew Girl,” Vivian Lin knew she wanted the show’s protagonist to be Asian American. “When you get into casting, the search generally broadens out, but it ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: It's Shocking How Much Dirt Some Vacuums Miss
Perhaps this has happened to you: You've lived with carpeting, and then for one reason or another you live with hardwood or some other type of hard surface flooring that shows up every little bit of dust and dirt. You can'...Read more
Rick Steves’ Europe: Seeing seafaring Scandinavia through its great maritime museums
Scandinavia's Viking days may be long gone, but its legacy of maritime exploration (and plunder) continues to capture our imagination. Tap into the region's seafaring heritage by visiting excellent museums in Stockholm, ...Read more
Column: A funny, tragic tale about blooming onions and following directions
I don't know the unfortunate young man's name, so I'll just call him Bob.
Poor Bob liked blooming onions, similar to the Bloomin' Onion famously served at Outback Steakhouse.
You're probably familiar with blooming onions...Read more
4 easy meals to ease back-to-school (and work) woes
PITTSBURGH -- We have had a pretty crummy summer in Western Pennsylvania this year. If the intense heat wasn’t unbearable enough, we also our fair share of drenching thunderstorms and nearly 30 tornadoes. Yet it’s ...Read more
Quick Fix: Chicken a la King Fettuccine
Chicken à la King is the ultimate comfort food, with tender cooked chicken simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce accented by sweet bell peppers, peas and pimentos.
I decided to make a simplified version that captures all ...Read more
The jibarito: How the Chicago sandwich became a classic
CHICAGO -- Chicago’s sandwich legacy runs deep. There is the Italian beef, doused in gravy, the Maxwell Street Polish stacked with green onions and the jibarito, a sandwich that swaps bread for twice-fried plantains.
...Read more
The Kitchn: Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat
These chocolate chip scones are the ideal breakfast treat: They’re flaky, moist, and not too sweet. Think of them as a marriage of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4291916">Read more
The Kitchn: How to make the best white cake from scratch
I’m a big believer that at the center of any good celebration is a delicious cake, and while the options are essentially endless, there...Read more
The Kitchn: Sunday roast is a meal you can look forward to every week
I love the ritual of a big Sunday dinner. Whether it’s a perfectly roasted chicken, a ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Modern honey cake, a sweet symbol for the Jewish New Year
Leah Koenig’s latest book celebrates desserts, featuring 100 Jewish sweets to enjoy throughout the year — for holidays, Shabbat and everyday occasions. I chose this recipe for its moist texture and gently sweet flavor....Read more
Inside Home & Leisure
Popular Stories
Comics
