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A Bread Pudding That Blurs the Line Between Breakfast and Dessert
Golden on top, soft and custardy in the center, this brioche bread pudding is decadent with a silky vanilla custard, then baked to perfection with crisp caramelized edges. Serve warm with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
Our Guide to Italy’s Hottest Island Destination: Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda
It might be trending — aka, inundating your feed — but Sardinia has (and always will be) the summer place to be for both locals and visitors alike, as long as you know where to go. Just a short flight from Bologna, Milan, or Rome, Sardinia is a magical, rugged island off the western coast of mainland Italy, where wild landscapes meet impossibly clear water. The Costa Smeralda is a stretch of coastline is known for its glamorous reputation, but beyond the luxury shopping and beach clubs lies a more nuanced experience rooted in Sardinian tradition, seasonal cuisine, and landscapes that feel untouched.
Streamline Your Cooking Environment Like a Professional Chef
Whether you're an experienced home cook or someone just starting to find their way around the kitchen, efficiency is key to stress-free cooking. These simple strategies will help you stay organized, keep messes at bay, and elevate your culinary workflow.
Get Your Hands Dirty: A Simple Guide to Arranging Flowers at Home
The good news: you don’t need a florist’s training (or budget) to create something beautiful. With a few thoughtful techniques, arranging flowers at home becomes less of a task and more of a ritual.
A Standout Dining Experience: Bazaar Meat by José Andres
NYC has no shortage of tasting menus. Some impress with theatrics, some with precision, and some with a little bit of both. Bazaar Meat could have leaned into spectacle alone — cotton candy foie gras, a caviar cone, a Philly cheesesteak made with Japanese A5 wagyu — and it would still have turned heads. But what makes it truly unforgettable is how well it works. Every dish lands: bold, playful, and indulgent, yet balanced and approachable. You’re going to spend good money on this dinner either way, so you might as well do it right and order José’s Ultimate Tasting Menu for the table.
Sardinia is a magical, rugged island off the western coast of mainland Italy, where wild landscapes meet impossibly clear water. Just a short flight from Bologna, Milan, or Rome, it’s long been a local favorite, but with growing buzz around the island, knowing where to go makes all the difference. In Northern Sardinia, particularly along the Costa Smeralda, you’ll find crystalline beaches, understated luxury, rustic Italian cooking, and pockets of authenticity if you know where to look.
This stretch of coastline is known for its glamorous reputation, but beyond the luxury shopping and beach clubs lies a more nuanced experience rooted in Sardinian tradition, seasonal cuisine, and landscapes that feel almost untouched.

Brioche Bread Pudding: Golden on top, soft and custardy in the center, this brioche bread pudding is decadent with a silky vanilla custard, then baked to perfection with crisp caramelized edges. Serve warm with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream...











