Skordostoumbi is a dish found in the Ionian Islands, said Georgina Hayden. It consists of layers of aubergine and tomato, and is heavy on the garlic: its name means garlic cloves. It is traditionally a vegan dish, but here I’ve roasted it in the oven, with the vegetables surrounding a block of feta. It’s super […]
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In the Middle Ages, their tusks were mistaken for unicorn horns and were deemed so magical that Ivan the Terrible called for one on his deathbed – and even today, narwhal still retain a little of their ancient mystique. Among the deepest divers of all marine mammals, these whales are elusive, and little understood by […]
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When Salman Rushdie attended a literary event in upstate New York on the morning of 12 August 2022, it had been 33 years since the Ayatollah Khomeini’s fatwa for his novel “The Satanic Verses“. He writes in his new book that his first thought when he saw a masked man in black clothes running fast […]
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In the 1990s, the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare had an “epiphany”, said Ben Luke in the Evening Standard. He discovered that the colourful batik fabrics sold in Brixton Market, which he had always associated with West Africa, were in fact the product of complicated historical exchanges. They were based on Indonesian textiles shipped to Europe […]
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Sign up to the Culture & Life newsletter for reviews and recommendations Suffolk: Moat Cottage, Cockfield (Image credit: Carter Jonas) A quintessential thatched Suffolk cottage dating back to the 17th century. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, study, summer house, garden, parking. £449,950; Carter Jonas Yorkshire: Crayke House, Castle Bolton, Leyburn (Image credit: Savills) […]
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A new era has dawned at the Royal Shakespeare Company, and if the “first production is anything to go by, it’s going to be a bright one”, said Fiona Mountford in The i Paper. To launch their tenure, the RSC’s new artistic directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have chosen “Love’s Labour’s Lost”. This infrequently […]
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“As sales pitches go”, this film’s title is “far from a winner”, said Robbie Collin in The Telegraph: please could I have a ticket “for an hour-and-a-half of suicidal ideation”, and a raspberry and blackcurrant Tango Ice Blast? But “Sometimes I Think About Dying” “turns out to be something of a mis-sell”, for beneath its […]
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Genoa is often a forgotten stop on the Italian tourist trail, with visitors to northern Italy usually lured by the fashion and glamour of Milan and the ski access around Turin. Those savvy few who do head down to this charming port city will be glad they did. You’ll find exquisite medieval and Renaissance […]
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Antony Gormley’s latest artwork, installed in the grounds of the stately Houghton Hall in Norfolk, is an “almost judgmental” comment on our “ever more divided world”. The London-born sculptor “used his own body to mould the sculptures” of 100 life-size figures “similar to his famous iron men on Crosby beach in Merseyside”, said the BBC. […]
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As the internet continues to dissect Taylor Swift’s latest album, its litany of metaphors and coded references to her personal life and previous relationships is coming under particular scrutiny. With “The Tortured Poets Department” Swift has provided her fans with “information to piece together the story of someone they feel invested in personally as well […]
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At a presidential library, there are zero books to check out. These facilities are actually museums, archives and event spaces filled with documents, photographs, videos and artifacts from presidents past. The National Archives and Records Administration oversees 15 of these libraries, each one designed to be immersive and illuminating, giving the public a fuller look […]
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Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan have snapped up three of the four leading roles in the big-screen adaptation of “The Thursday Murder Club”, Richard Osman has confirmed. The author and TV presenter, whose book is “the fastest-selling adult crime debut in recorded history”, teased the big reveal on Xlast week, said The Guardian. […]
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Over the course of her career, Taylor Swift has established herself as a prominent voice in the music industry. She has been successful at building a loyal following, evident by the outpouring of love from Swifties during her “Eras“ tour and the broken records following the release of Taylor’s Versions for four of her six […]
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Turning novels into TV shows is a practice as old as the visual medium itself. But it is relatively rare for filmmakers to tackle award-winning or short-listed works of literature, which makes Max’s adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 novel “The Sympathizer” a gamble. As opposed to more plot-driven genre writing, prestigious literature depends on […]
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David Nicholls is a “literary paradox”. The “One Day” author has “never won a major book prize, yet retains a virtually critic-proof common touch”. He’s popular with readers “because he mines with exquisite intimacy the humdrum aspects of daily life”, said The Telegraph, carving out a niche as “a poet of the mundane, like Larkin […]
Read More David Nicholls is a “literary paradox”. The “One Day” author has “never won a major book prize, yet retains a virtually critic-proof common touch”. He’s popular with readers “because he mines with exquisite intimacy the humdrum aspects of daily life”, said The Telegraph, carving out a niche as “a poet of the mundane, like Larkin […]
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If you treat your dog like one of the family at home, for your next getaway choose a dog-friendly hotel, where all pooches are guaranteed to be pampered. Gara Rock, Salcombe, Devon Canine guests are welcome in the restaurant at Gara Rock (Image credit: Gara Rock) Set “atop a high, jagged peninsula” just outside Salcombe, […]
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Shopping trolleys have been given a “complete makeover” and are finding new fans among a younger audience. They used to be “associated with elderly women who wheeled the drab yet practical accessories around town”, said the Daily Mail. But these bags on wheels have “come a long way from the bulky tartan shoppers seen trundling […]
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Volunteering on vacation can be a way to connect with the land you are visiting. In between beach days and museum tours, consider signing up to help a local environmental organization. Spending a few hours pulling weeds or cleaning trails will show you a new side of your destination. Here are five free volunteer opportunities […]
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Director Alex Garland is back in theaters with “Civil War,” a film depicting a hypothetical second American Civil War. The film has already seen success at the box office, garnering $25.7 million in its debut to mark A24’s biggest-ever opening weekend. “Civil War” sees a United States that has devolved into full-blown armed conflict. In […]
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When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Horror novelist Sarah Langan, a three-time Bram Stoker Award winner, is the author of “Good Neighbors” and “The Keeper.” In her new novel, “A Better World,” a family relocates to […]
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Oak Bay, British Columbia (Image credit: @platinumhdstudios) The eight-car garage of this four-bedroom Uplands lodge has glass doors, cabinets and sink, an epoxy floor, and a dehumidifier system. The renovated 1968 house has vaulted ceilings, skylights, four fireplaces, and a main living space with an open kitchen, a dining area with a stone feature wall, […]
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Like many other everyday foods, the price of olive oil has shot up in the past two years during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. These “eye-watering price increases” mean that the “average bottle has gone up by 89%”, said The Observer. In 2022, a two-litre bottle of own-brand olive oil from a supermarket cost about £7, […]
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If you are looking for beautiful beachside peace and relaxation, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is hard to beat. Staff here have a permanent genuine smile and nothing is too big an ask. If you’d like a golf buggy to pick you up for dinner to shield you from the sun, or […]
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Record Store Day on April 20 is all about recognizing the indie shops surviving — and thriving — in a streaming world. Shops across the country host concerts, set up meet and greets and throw parties to mark the occasion with their loyal customers. Here are some vinyl destinations worth celebrating on Record Store Day […]
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This impressive cauliflower dish can be a midweek dinner, or a fuss-free centrepiece to wow your guests, says Nisha Parmar. Serve it on top of couscous, or wrap it up in a flatbread. It also makes a lovely side dish to accompany roast chicken. Ingredients 1 large cauliflower 1 packet of mixed grains or couscous […]
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It is one of the most remote islands in the Indian Ocean, lying 600km east of its nearest neighbour, Mauritius. And, though it has been inhabited for the past three centuries, Rodrigues remains a “blissfully peaceful” place, says Nigel Tisdall in the FT. Named after the Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues, who visited in 1528, it […]
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It is one of the most remote islands in the Indian Ocean, lying 600km east of its nearest neighbour, Mauritius. And, though it has been inhabited for the past three centuries, Rodrigues remains a “blissfully peaceful” place, says Nigel Tisdall in the FT. Named after the Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues, who visited in 1528, it […]
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The dawn chorus is an idyllic start to any day. But listening to it from the comfort of a bed in a treehouse as you soak up panoramic forest views – now that makes for a truly magical morning. And it’s pretty much how every day starts for guests at Loire Valley Lodges, where both […]
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Truman Capote went from society darling to social pariah after publishing secrets about the glamorous women of Manhattan’s elite. “Much ink has been spilled” over the rise and fall of this “brilliant and troubled author of groundbreaking books like ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and ‘In Cold Blood’”, said Vanity Fair. Now 40 years after his death, […]
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The world’s biggest pop star delighted fans today with the shock release of a second album just hours after “The Tortured Poets Department” hit streaming services at midnight. “It’s a 2am surprise,” Taylor Swift told her followers in an Instagram post which confirmed that her 11th studio album was actually a “secret” double LP. “I’d […]
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