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Governors Who Govern

WHEN OUR CURRENT GOVERNORS were sworn in, none of them could have anticipated that they’d one day be closing schools and beaches and daycare centers, explaining R factors to their constituents, fighting for the medical equipment that could keep those constituents alive, giving daily briefings on hospitalizations and death tolls, and canceling graduations and funerals. They also probably never anticipated having quite such a moment in the spotlight. Search YouTube and you’ll find fans of New York governor Andrew Cuomo literally singing his praises: a New York City Opera ode; smitten satirist Randy Rainbow’s “Andy,” in which he identifies as “Cuomosexual”; Missy Modell’s “(I’m Loving) Cuomo,” set to the tune of Britney Spears’s “(You Drive Me) Crazy.” Search Etsy and you’ll find tube socks bearing California governor Gavin Newsom’s face. Ohio governor…

Governors Who Govern

A Slice of Heaven

Pizza is so simple, yet so delicious. —OPRAH INTO THE BLUE The denim-on-denim look can be a fashion do: The key is to mix different washes and fabric weights. Here are some fun and fashionable ways to update your jean pool. For even more, turn to “O’s Denim Guide,” page 30.…

A Slice of Heaven

Roads Less Traveled

Alexandra Fuller, WRITER “BE HERE NOW,” PAGE 68 When I travel, I always bring my…thermos flask for tea. My favorite way to get around is…on horseback. I have an old mare called Sunday who has been my soul’s silent partner for nearly 20 years. She has seen me through the birth of a child, the death of a child, the end of a marriage, the start and end of new loves. When all else is lost, I can get lost with Sunday. The most beautiful place I’ve ever been is…Mount Meru in Tanzania. I came across Cape buffalo and colobus monkeys, and slept under a sky so untouched by light, it was as if we’d slipped time. Meghan Rabbitt, WRITER “THE ALZHEIMER’S EPIDEMIC NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT,” PAGE 54 My home away from home…

Roads Less Traveled

THIS MONTH WE WONDERED…

The Canadian Niagara Falls. Growing up, I took them for granted, but seeing them through a visitor’s eyes is like experiencing them for the first time. DIANE TAYLOR St. Catharines, Ontario The beautiful Fuller Gardens in North Hampton, my hometown. The gardens are its hidden gem. They’re a great place to stop and smell the roses, literally! It’s such a peaceful place to get lost in. I even had my wedding photos taken there. BECKY GUIMONT Bedford, New Hampshire Powell’s City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the U.S. It occupies a full city block. I take my father when he comes from Ireland to visit me. CARMEL BREATHNACH Portland, Oregon Hagy’s Catfish Hotel restaurant in Shiloh. The catfish, ribs, and hush puppies are always delicious. It opened in 1938 and is still family run. VARAND SEVIER-PRIDE Savannah, Tennessee German Village…

THIS MONTH WE WONDERED…

WE HAVE HERE, AND WE HAVE NOW, AND THAT’S SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING. THIS SPRING WAS like no other, and none of us is sure what fall will bring. But we have here, and we have now, and that’s something worth celebrating. I don’t mean it’s time to start a conga line; I just believe this summer can and should be a time to appreciate the simple pleasures of life. For me, nothing says summer like ripe, juicy peaches. I use them in one of my all-time favorite salads (page 97). I also love cooking outdoors, and this month we’re exploring all the grilling you can do beyond the basics—everything from watermelon to, yes, pizza (page 86). After a marvelous meal, it’s time to feed your spirit. A good story takes you to parts…

Turning the Tide The ocean’s trash is Washed Ashore’s treasure. Volunteers at the Oregon arts nonprofit have used 25 tons of discarded flip-flops, bottle caps, toys, and other beach debris to create more than 80 larger-than-life sculptures of marine animals whose health is endangered by plastic pollution. Learn how you can lend a hand (and where Daisy the Polar Bear, Priscilla the Parrotfish, and the gang will be exhibited next) at washedashore.org. The Notorious L.O.C. Think hip-hop and the Library of Congress have nothing in common? You haven’t checked out Citizen DJ, an interactive tool that lets you make your own beats using 32,000 samples (and counting) from the library’s audio and video collections, including a recording of Franklin D. Roosevelt addressing Congress, the tinkly score of a 1900 silent film about a…

ONCE UPON A TIME in Hollywood, before the advent of hyperreal digital photography and brain-bending CGI, whole worlds were created from powdered pigments and giant bolts of fabric. Meticulously crafted backdrops brought 18th-century French courts, sweeping Western plains, and craggy alien planets to life. But the studio painters who made them were unsung masters: “There are no signatures on these pieces,” says Thomas Walsh, a production designer and former president of the Art Directors Guild. “They weren’t created to stand out.” Countless backdrops were produced between the 1910s and 1960s, Tinseltown’s golden age. Some—imagine the misty trees behind the gazebo in The Sound of Music—are lodged in cultural memory. Others, from more obscure flicks (ever heard of Skirts Ahoy! or Quick, Before It Melts?), not so much. Either way, the artistry…

ON HOW THEY MET About 20 years ago, our daughter brought Charlotte home after her friend—Charlotte’s original owner—decided she didn’t want a tortoise anymore. Of course, kids grow up, move out of the house, and leave their pets behind…. ON HAPPY MEALS Charlotte mostly eats grains, but on occasion we give her a piece of fruit or vegetable as a treat. Without fail, she ends up with a bit of strawberry or banana on her beak, which she’s totally oblivious to. It’s always a funny sight. ON ACTS OF FAITH I say Charlotte puts up with people, because I honestly think she’d rather we not be here. Obviously, she needs my wife and me for food and shelter, but beyond that we’re probably just a bother. That said, she is incredibly trusting of us. Sometimes…

KAT LOGAN’S 18thbirthday cake was more than a cake—it was a feat of engineering. The tiered confection was shaped like a castle, rigged with a bubbling fountain, and draped in tiny blinking lights—all the handiwork of Tita (“aunt” in Filipino) Grace, the baking maestro in Logan’s family for 40-plus years. “She always goes all out,” says Logan, who lives in Sydney. “I have 13 cousins—we’re now in our 30s—and we still ask Tita Grace to make our birthday cakes.” Logan doesn’t share her aunt’s penchant for decorative water features, but she did inherit her love of baking. So when the artist and graphic designer found herself in a professional funk 11 years ago (“I thought I’d get a job at some fabulous magazine, but I ended up working for the government”),…

SADAF SPECIAL BLEND TEA. I grew up on this Persian black tea—I like the cardamom flavor—and it’s why I’m not a coffee drinker. I have it every morning with about four sugar cubes. But here’s the trick I learned from my baba [father]: Don’t put the sugar cubes in the tea; hold one between your front teeth and use it as a filter for the tea to pass through, so every sip is equally sweet. A GOOD BOOK. When I think about what young people generally have to read, it’s often not reflective of what their life is like. At one point The Catcher in the Rye was my favorite book. A couple of years later, I looked at it and thought, I’m not a white boy who traipses around New York as…

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO Gayle

EAT One of my favorite parts of traveling? Trying new restaurants—which is how I discovered Guard and Grace when I visited Denver in March for the last stop of Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus tour. The modern American steakhouse is known for its meat, so I was surprised when I was told I had to try the gnocchi. Boy, I’m glad I did. The pillowy pasta clouds were golden on the outside, truffle-y on the inside, and as delicious as they look in this photo. The food was so good (picture me kissing my fingertips and saying “mwah”) that I’ve added Guard and Grace to my list of best restaurants on the road! BUY You’ve probably heard that J.Crew filed for bankruptcy protection in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. I…

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO Gayle

the ALL-AMERICAN list

We hope you’ll join our mission to support small businesses like the ones on these pages! Tee Time Celebrate the Fourth of July by investing in the talent and ingenuity of the American worker. Cofounded by actor Scott Eastwood, Made Here produces very adorable and extremely affordable tees in Los Angeles. (Cross Country women’s tee, originally $14, now 20 percent off with code oprah; madeherebrand.com) Kind of Blue A designer tabled his fashion career to team with his wife and create denim placemats that are rustic, modern, and manufactured in San Francisco. (Originally $20 each, now 20 percent off with code oprah; micocinaus.com) Get Stoked Keep the home fires burning with a 100 percent vegan bellows that says goodbye Victorian fuss, hello contemporary cool. Created by upstate New York artisans in six color schemes. (No. 1,…

the ALL-AMERICAN list

Rock the Tote Not all beach bags are created equal. Some stay strictly in the fun-in-the-sun zone, while others, like the versatile carry-alls here, easily cross over from weekend recreation to workday refinement. Interesting textures—straw with fabric, printed canvas, and intertwined neoprene—make them feel like a snazzy outfit upgrade. And of course, there’s plenty of room for essentials, whether we’re talking SPF and a cover-up or your cosmetics case and a cardigan. Just be sure to shake out any Saturday-Sunday sand.…

O’s DENIM GUIDE

Fit RIGHT IN Meet the latest wave of figure-flattering styles. TREND ALERT Tie ONE ON A fashionable look is a cinch with a paper-bag waist. THE SPICE RACK On days when you want to give blue a break, denim in the latest neutrals will pair well with everything from brights to black. Material WORLD Shape-enhancing design and high-tech fabric aren’t just for jeans. RICHARD MAJCHRZAK/STUDIO D. PROP STYLING: ANITA SALERNO/R.J. BENNETT REPRESENTS. GLASSMAN: GREG KESSLER.…

O’s DENIM GUIDE

ADAM’S Style SHEET

Tiered Maxi With a long number in a striking shade, you can be cheery and comfy for errands, then elevate the look with a colorful necklace and heeled mules. Silky maxidress, Elizabeth and James, $60; kohls.com. Tote, $90; talbots.com. Sneaker, $70; sperry.com. Necklace, $175; sorrelli.com. Heels, $348; francesvalentine.com Updated Shirtdress This playful take on a classic switches from brunch to cocktails with strappy and zippy accents. Embroidered midi-dress, $70; zara.com. Crossbody bag, Un Billion, originally $90, now 20 percent off with code oprah; ffcnewyork.com. Slides, Giovanna, $195; thisisgiovanna.com. Earrings, $50; gorjana.com. Clutch, Mar Y Sol, originally $120, now 20 percent off with code oprah; shopmarysol.com. Heel, $89; ninewest.com Floral Mini Daisy studs and thongs bring out the dress’s pretty print; extra dazzle jazzes things up. Brocade mini, Rebecca Vallance, $410; shopbop.com. Earrings, Pandora Jewelry, $65;…

ADAM’S Style SHEET

THAT’S AMORE From the family behind the ultraluxe Amalfi Coast hotel Le Sirenuse comes a new addition to their evocative fragrance collection: Eau D’Italie Jasmine Leather ($170; beautyfrontier.com). Each of the brand’s bouquets is meant to conjure la dolce vita, and the latest is no different: Powdery jasmine flower, which flourishes throughout the Mediterranean, mixes with an accord meant to mimic the fragrance of leather—a nod to the centuries-old Florentine custom of scenting accessories like belts and gloves. Molto buono!…

HOW TO BE READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP

1 GET EVEN Layers of makeup can highlight fine lines and pores, and the camera only makes them more apparent. Celebrity makeup artists Quinn Murphy and Daniel Martin recommend forgoing full foundation in favor of spot-treating blemishes, dark spots, or areas of redness with a light-diffusing concealer like Kosas Revealer Concealer ($28; kosas.com). 2 MOVE TOWARD THE LIGHT Natural lighting is best. Murphy recommends sitting in a room with just one window and facing it, with lamps turned off. Multiple light sources behind or on either side of you can create unflattering shadows. 3 PLAY UP YOUR EYES Line the top lashes with a brown eyeliner like L’Oréal Paris Le Liner Signature in Brown Denim ($11; drugstores). “Get close to the base of the lashes to define their shape and create a dark backdrop that…

HOW TO BE READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP

HOW OFTEN DO I REALLY NEED TO SHAMPOO?

INGENIOUS DIY HAIRCOLOR Can you still call gray regrowth “roots” if it’s halfway down your head? Getting to the salon may not be an option right now, but dabbling in at-home haircolor is more foolproof than ever with Color & Co (from $20; colorandco.com). Take a brief online quiz or have a virtual consultation with a trained colorist, and a bespoke box of dye will be delivered to your doorstep based on your hair type, how much upkeep you want to commit to, and the exact results you’re after. YES, YOU NEED SUNSCREEN INDOORS! Even if you’re not outside soaking up the rays, you’re not completely protected within your home’s four walls. Up to 72 percent of UV rays can penetrate clear glass windows, according to research in the Journal of the American…

HOW OFTEN DO I REALLY NEED TO SHAMPOO?

Q: A lot of actors say they stumbled into the business. Was that the case for you? A: No. I remember being 7 years old, riding in the back seat of the car, singing along to Jodeci’s “Come & Talk to Me.” My mother turned around and said, “I think we’ve got a singer on our hands!” Performing was my happy place. Q: Could you ever have imagined when you were younger that you’d become a spokesmodel for a global beauty brand? A: I have memories of sitting in my room and seeing all these amazing stars promoting products on television. I’d picture myself in their place, but it’s mind-boggling that it actually happened. I may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it makes me happy that I can break down barriers. Q:…

PANDEMIC HEALTH HEROES

“We had to keep thinking one step ahead. If we had approached this like it was any other day in our emergency department, it would have been chaotic.” —MARIE-LAURE D. ROMNEY MARIE-LAURE D. ROMNEY EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center On January 21, as she heard reports of Seattle’s first confirmed Covid-19 case, Marie-Laure D. Romney, MD, thought about New York City’s packed subways and sidewalks. She realized it was only a matter of time before the emergency department (ED) she oversaw at the Allen Hospital, a 200-bed community facility in Upper Manhattan, would be overrun with coronavirus patients. To prevent the overloading of hospital systems and the spread of infection in close quarters, she and her colleagues would have to completely reimagine the ED. And they’d have to do it…

PANDEMIC HEALTH HEROES

Eat Like a Mermaid

AS EARTH’S population skyrockets and its supply of arable land dwindles, nutritionists and sustainability experts alike are casting a hopeful eye toward the ocean, home to an abundance of crops. Growing seaweed for food requires neither land nor irrigation nor chemicals. Sea veggies are packed with nutrients, and research suggests that including them in our diet may help reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, including colon and breast While island and coastal cultures like those in Japan, Ireland, and Scotland have been reaping seaweed’s health benefits for centuries, it isn’t a very familiar food in the U.S. outside of sushi restaurants. That’s starting to change, though, as a growing number of aquatic farmers are selling seaweed for cooking and snacking. You can find many brands (Eden Foods,…

Eat Like a Mermaid

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic No One Is Talking About

SIX YEARS AGO, Veronica Shanklin showed up at her childhood home in DeSoto, Texas, expecting a typical visit. Shanklin’s grandmother, who’d been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 82, had moved in with Shanklin’s mom a few years earlier. Shanklin, a marketing executive in Chicago, wanted to spend some time with them and was also eager to help with caretaking for a few days; she was sure her mom, then 66, could use a break. Yet mere minutes after walking in the door, Shanklin’s heart sank. Both her grandmother and mother had lost weight. The usually tidy home was a mess, with dirty laundry piling up and overdue bills scattered across a bed. “My mom was the manager of the credit union at her church,” Shanklin says. “If she couldn’t pay her…

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic No One Is Talking About

Cultivating Abundance

DEVRA McMILLEN, 63, has suffered a series of devastating losses. Eleven years ago, she quit her corporate job and then became her mother’s full-time caretaker after she was diagnosed with dementia. Last year her mom passed away, and several months later, her brother died suddenly—a loss that was especially acute because the two had just recently met. (Devra was adopted at birth.) Now that she’s bereft of her mother, her brother, her caregiving duties, and her professional identity, she feels aimless, as if she’s “in a forest without a compass.” Life coach Martha Beck encouraged Devra to reframe that aimlessness as freedom—“You’re on the threshold between what you were and what you could be”—and advised her to focus on simply bringing joy into her life, which will put her on…

Cultivating Abundance

GEL YEAH! Aloe has had plenty of moments in the sun, but the translucent goop (found in the leaves of the aloe vera plant) is much more than a time-honored treatment for beach-day burns. “Aloe is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and it’s generally safe and well tolerated,” says Erum Ilyas, MD, a Philadelphia-area dermatologist. Little wonder, then, that it’s showing up in more and more natural skincare brands. But to be sure your skin is cool with it, Ilyas recommends testing a small spot on your forearm and waiting 24 hours. If there’s no irritation, you can apply it directly to acne breakouts and minor cuts and scrapes, or use it to treat chapped lips. A few of our picks from the latest aloe-infused products: Tula Skincare Super Calm Gentle Milk Cleanser…

Natural Selections

1. Brim and Proper Yes, bucket hats are a fashion do. Not only is this cotton topper dapper, but it’s also water-repellent, ventilated, and sun shielding, with a drawstring to batten down the hatches when the wind begins to switch. (T3 Cotton Duck in dusty pink, $80; tilley.com) 2. Throw Back As if its 1970s camper-van look weren’t groovy enough, this blanket is also machine washable and insulated with material made from recycled plastic bottles. Just add s’mores and enjoy. (Original Puffy blanket in Easy Rider, $99; rumpl.com) 3. Bottled Up Some camping essentials should take up space in your pack: a medical kit, a torch flashlight, a gallon-size ziplock of cashews. But these collapsible cuties compress to less than five inches—which means more room for that book you’ve vowed to finally finish. (20-ounce bottles…

Natural Selections

That’s the donation UCLA received last fall to establish the Bedari Kindness Institute, the world’s first interdisciplinary research center dedicated to exploring the psychological, sociological, biological, political, and economic benefits of being good to one another and ourselves. Science says it’s money well spent: A University of Oxford study published last year linked benevolence—toward friends, strangers, or yourself—to increased happiness, and new findings in the Journal of Health Psychology found a correlation between self-compassion (judging your failures less harshly, for example) and beneficial behaviors like exercise and meditation. As we await the institute’s discoveries, we’ll take to heart this advice from the Dalai Lama: Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.…

If you exercise outdoors this season, you may really feel the burn. Your heart beats faster whenever you work out, both to pump more oxygen to your muscles and to speed cooling through sweating and heat radiation, says Dennis Cardone, DO, a sports medicine specialist at NYU Langone. So the hotter you are, the harder it’s working-and the more wiped out you’ll feel during and after your session. The good news: Doing what you can to regulate your body temperature can help you work out longer and perform better in sizzling conditions. Here’s how… DRESS COOLER Ditch cotton tees and stick with moisture-wicking materials like nylon and merino wool—its ability to pull sweat away from your body makes it both warming and cooling. Wear light colors, which reflect sunlight, and in temps 80…

July/August 2020

After months spent indoors, you may be yearning to explore the world in all its juicy splendor—but considering anew how your choices affect Mother Nature. Our guide to mindful travel offers ideas for responsible journeys that will fill your spirit without depleting the earth (page 66)…. If you prefer an armchair adventure, start with O’s summer reading spectacular, which spotlights 28 transporting titles from female authors all over the globe (page 76)…. And to expand your backyard barbecue horizons, check out our grilling extravaganza, with recipes for fruit, greens, and other delights that take your alfresco game way beyond the hot dog (page 86)….…

July/August 2020

TRAVELING LIGHTER

BE HERE NOW After a lifetime of wanderlust, author Alexandra Fuller renounced flying in order to help save the planet—and herself. IN 2015, MY BRITISH-BORN FATHER died of pneumonia while he and my mother were on a rare holiday in Budapest, far from their farm in the Middle Zambezi Valley. I flew from Wyoming to be with him in a ramshackle, communist-era ICU room, where we sweltered in a heat wave. Three days before he died, Dad begged me to take him and my mother home to Zambia. I considered renting a van, driving him out of Hungary and across Europe to the Rock of Gibraltar; at least he’d die in sight of the continent on which he’d spent 50 years of his wild, wondrous life restlessly farming across southern Africa. But…

TRAVELING LIGHTER

1 PICK THE SCENIC ROUTE. “From anywhere in the United States, you can likely get to a foreign country, an ocean, or a mountain in a two-day-or-less drive,” says Karl Coplan, author of Live Sustainably Now. Up your road-trip game by renting a hybrid or electric car. The Nissan LEAF can go up to 226 miles on a single charge, enough to drive from Boston to Rhode Island’s beaches, Vermont’s peaks, or the concrete canyons of New York City. Or hop on a two-wheeler: USA Bike Tours offers guided and self-guided trips in every state and Canada. 2 FLY MINDFULLY. If you must be airborne, go nonstop. “It takes a lot of energy to get a 500,000-pound airliner up and back down,” says Annie Petsonk, international counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund. The…

DESTINATION ANYWHERE

READ ALL ABOUT IT. Emily Dickinson was right: “There is no Frigate like a Book / To take us Lands away.” Type a destination into TripFiction’s database, and it will recommend novels or nonfiction set there. TAKE A GUIDED TOUR. Sure, you can wander streets and landmarks for free on Google Earth’s Voyager. But for the inside story on a landmark or a city, travel with an expert. Clio Muse Tours sells 23 virtual excursions led by archaeologists, historians, and guides in five countries for $4 to $19. There are five free previews on the site, too, so you can have a taste of a tour before committing. TRY A BITE. A subscription from Snack Crate or Universal Yums delivers a box of packaged treats from a different country every month, along with some mind…

DESTINATION ANYWHERE

PLANE, TRAIN, OR AUTOMOBILE?

Traveling responsibly includes considering how you go. We asked John M. DeCicco, associate director of the University of Michigan’s Energy Institute, to compare the carbon dioxide emissions of a New York–to–San Francisco journey for a lone traveler and for a group of four. Shocker number one? A solo road trip in a standard car expands your carbon footprint as much as a flight—and going it alone in a conventional SUV is way worse. “Airlines pack us in, making long hauls pretty efficient,” explains DeCicco. “The per-person fuel economy on a full Detroit–to–San Francisco trip is about 54 miles per gallon, whereas on a short flight, like Detroit to Chicago, it’s 14.” Shocker number two? The lowly bus, usually celebrated only by toddlers singing about its wheels, wins top honors. Tons of…

PLANE, TRAIN, OR AUTOMOBILE?

WALKING THE WALK

LOOK AT THE LABELS. Those eco-seals on a hotel’s website mean something—usually. While some sustainable endorsements are pay-to-play designations that companies “earn” simply by forking over a membership fee, others, such as Green Key Global or Green Seal, have a stringent certification process. How can you tell the difference? The Global Sustainable Tourism Council lists 23 organizations that meet its standards in the “For Travelers” section of its site, gstc.org. If a label’s not there, visit the website of the certifying body itself to learn its requirements. They should be looking at the property’s environmental practices, clean energy usage, and impact on the community. DO A TARGETED SEARCH. Websites like Bookdifferent and ResponsibleVacation offer more than a million real-deal vetted spots to rest your eco-conscious head, searchable by location, price, and activities. If…

WALKING THE WALK

WANT TO OFFLOAD some flygskam (that’s Swedish for “flight shame”)? Consider buying carbon offsets, which fund projects that put carbon dioxide back into forests, soil, and wetlands or reduce emissions from landfills, farms, and other sources. At sites like Cool Effect and Carbon Footprint, you can enter your flight details, learn your share of the emissions, and buy a corresponding number of credits. Say you’re planning to fly round-trip from NYC to London: The calculator at Carbon Footprint estimates your portion at 1.66 metric tons. Click “Offset Now” and you get a range of projects to pick from—say, reforestation in Kenya ($24.59 for two metric tons) or clean water initiatives in developing countries ($17.19 for 1.66 metric tons). Not all offsets are equal, warns Peter Miller, director of the western region…

MORE LIKE THIS, PLEASE!

1 FAT FUEL JetBlue—”probably the most proactive of the airlines,” according to Gregory Miller, executive director of the Center for Responsible Travel—aims to become carbon-neutral on domestic flights this year, in part by using more sustainable fuels. Already, some JetBlue flights out of San Francisco run partly on Neste biofuel, which is made from animal and cooking fats; since it’s created using waste materials, it has an 80 percent smaller carbon footprint over its lifecycle than conventional fuel. Currently, it’s still being mixed with old-school fossil jet fuel, as planes cannot yet run solely on biofuels. “The technology isn’t there yet,” Miller says, “but it’s a good direction to go in.” 2 OLD PLANES, NEW TRICKS Eighty-five to 90 percent of plane skeletons are reused or recycled, according to the Aircraft Fleet Recycling…

MORE LIKE THIS, PLEASE!

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

WHILE COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the human population, the rest of the planet seemed to get a much-needed respite. Lions lolled on the roads of a national park in South Africa. The skies over some of urban China, usually blanketed in an acrid haze, had days of crystal clarity. After ten years of ignoring their Hong Kong zookeepers’ gentle encouragement, giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le finally got in the mood to mate. Are pandemic travel patterns giving nature a chance to reset? The consensus: It’s complicated. The rise of remote working may have a lasting impact on our skies, according to Lauri Myllyvirta, lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air in Helsinki. He reports that in the weeks just after Covid-19 was declared a…

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Sallie Ann Robinson

Daufuskie Island in South Carolina is just about 5 miles long and 2½ miles wide and accessible only by boat, so people cruise around on golf carts or bicycles. On some dirt roads, the live oaks bend toward each other—on hot summer days you can walk in shade underneath the Spanish moss. The air here wraps around you like a hug. This is my birthplace, and it’ll be my resting place. After the Civil War, lots of formerly enslaved people who’d once worked the land on Daufuskie moved back and bought property; they’re known as the Gullah, and I’m one of their descendants. (My parents never used that term at home, though—I was so confused when I was called that for the first time in my teens on the mainland.) In…

Sallie Ann Robinson

women of the WORLD

We are in a moment—hunkered down, face masks on, social distancing even from family and friends—when it’s tempting to settle into our cocoons, to get more insular. Before the pandemic, it wasn’t unusual for me to visit two or three continents in the span of a month. Wherever I went, I’d take in the history, the culture, the people, the cuisine, opening my eyes wide to sights and customs I hadn’t experienced before, always struck by how closely connected we are. For the foreseeable future I won’t be making those trips that for decades fueled my imagination and enriched my soul. But that won’t stop me from spending this summer venturing to places I’ve never been and revisiting others I’ve yearned to see again. My plan is to embark on these…

women of the WORLD

WATERMELON WITH CHILE, LIME, AND QUESO FRESCO High heat evaporates some of the moisture from the juiciest of summer fruits, resulting in more concentrated flavor and a meatier texture. Grilled watermelon is as delicious with dollops of yogurt or crème fraîche as it is in savory dishes, like Scott’s surprisingly zingy appetizer. Seasoned Expert To repel rust and prevent stuck-on food, you should season your grill before every session, says Deborah Scott, executive chef at San Diego’s modern Mexican restaurant Coasterra. Her simple method: Dip a thick or doubled-up paper towel in avocado oil to saturate a 3" square, then lightly sprinkle oil with sea salt. Rub towel on grill grates to coat. MANGO SALSA A few minutes over fire heightens mangoes’ tropical sweetness while offsetting it with a hint of smokiness. Enjoy the complex…

DON’T …use a gas grill. The temperature won’t get high enough. To achieve the ideal crispy-smoky crust, you need a really hot fire, courtesy of hardwood charcoal or charwood. …be traditional. Seasonal toppers—corn, zucchini, herbs—make for a fresher, lighter pie. And to help the cheese melt more easily, add ingredients in this order: olive oil, cheese, remaining toppings. …step away from the grill. Once the dough is on the grates, the pie will be ready in about 5 minutes—if it takes 8 minutes or more, either the fire isn’t hot enough or the toppings are too thick. DO …build your fire on only one side. A cool area to rest the crust is key while you’re adding the toppings, or else it’ll blacken—in a bad way. …start with room-temp dough. If it’s too cold, the gluten won’t “relax” and it will…

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MY FARM TO YOUR TABLE PEACHES Freshly picked, the juicy gems truly are nature’s candy. While you can’t go wrong baking them into flaky summer pies, stirring them into steel-cut oatmeal, or serving them sautéed with scoops of vanilla ice cream, they’re just as delicious in savory dishes. I like to add slices to grain salads, chop them up for salsa, or puree them into barbecue sauce. How sweet is that? —OPRAH Ancho Roasted-Peach Salad with Dried Farro Makes 2 to 4 servings Total time: 30 minutes 2 peaches, quartered, with skin½ Tbsp. agave nectar2½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, Sea salt and ground black pepper1 tsp. ancho chile powder4 Tbsp. ice wine2 Tbsp. avocado oil2 tsp. champagne vinegar4 tsp. balsamic vinegar1 shallot, sliced in thin rings, rinsed in cold water, plus 1 tsp. minced1…

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I USED TO TRY TO IMAGINE what it would feel like to spend a whole month at home and never have to leave. No obligations. No one disappointed because I chose not to attend their meeting, festival, conference, seminar, graduation, wedding, banquet, awards ceremony, you name it. Over the years I learned to say no to 90 percent of the invitations I received. But saying yes to even 10 percent kept me away from home more than I preferred. Covid-19 has changed things for me, for at least the remainder of this year. I haven’t ventured beyond my front gate since March 11. And I have no desire to be anywhere else. I had pneumonia last fall, followed by a bronchial infection in February, and I’m still dealing with a lingering postnasal…

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