It’s not enough these days to look and talk like our favorite TV characters. Now we want to eat like them, too.

Iceland’s remote location and harsh climate aren’t exactly welcoming. But its striking scenery, draped with glaciers and punctuated by craggy peaks and steamy geysers, makes this destination increasingly attractive to nature-loving travelers.

I love it when I can make simple changes in my home to keep it feeling fresh, whether through seasonal decor swaps, textile tweaks or rearranging larger pieces of furniture. Playing with furniture arrangements might mean changing the layout of a particular space, or swapping pieces found throughout the house.

One of my favorite dishes at a local Chinese restaurant is Singapore Noodles. It’s made with shrimp and rice noodles that have a light curry flavor and a yellow hue. I was surprised to learn that the dish is not from Singapore, but an American version found in many Chinese American restaurants.

MINNEAPOLIS — Like many food trends these days, the genesis was TikTok.

PITTSBURGH — Gathering with family or friends for a backyard cookout is always a good time. But for the person tasked with manning the grill? Maybe not so much.

It’s fitting that it was the expansion-minded ancient Romans who built Europe’s first super highway — they understood the value of good roads to growing an empire. And the Appian Way, begun in 312 BC, was the engineering wonder of its day. It connected Rome with Capua (near Naples), ignoring natural contours and running in a straight line for much of the way. Eventually it stretched 430 miles to Brindisi — gateway to the East — where Roman ships sailed for Greece and Egypt.

Revenge travel after the darkest days of the pandemic contributed to travel roaring back around the world, with airlines, hotels and cruises reporting double-digit growth and travelers using their savings, taking on debt or even selling their homes to splurge on bucket list adventures or multiple trips.

From ruby red to rich burgundy, the color red serves as a powerful accent color when used purposefully in a space. One key design tip to remember is that it isn’t taboo to mix shades and tones of red.

I’m not a patient cook, so traditional pickling is off the table. Too much is involved — boiling the water, sterilizing the jars, finding the right tongs — and there’s anxiety over whether or not the lid has properly sealed.