Opinion
My 50-Pound Bag of Flour Is Gone. My Sanity Remains.
Turns out, all I needed to survive lockdown was sourdough.
By Farhad Manjoo

In Sweden, Infections and Calls for a Lockdown Are Rising
The country has been keeping restaurants and bars open, trying not to let the pandemic disrupt life. But the second wave is forcing the authorities to reconsider their approach.
By Thomas Erdbrink and Christina Anderson

A Deeper, Darker Look at James Beard, Food Oracle and Gay Man
A new biography traces the influence he wielded as a writer and the pain he endured for his sexuality in an unwelcoming world.

James Beard in his Greenwich Village kitchen in 1964, the year his memoir, “Delights and Prejudices,” was published. He wrote extensively about his childhood and food memories, but never publicly acknowledged that he was gay.
By JULIA MOSKIN

Make A DIY Seltzerator
With our constant need to hit ‘refresh’ right now, sparkling water is in high demand. Here’s how to save money and the planet by making it yourself.
By MEREDITH PAIGE HEIL

EAT
Your New Favorite Condiment: Salsa Macha
This chunky Mexican chile oil can make everything from fried eggs to potatoes more delicious.

By TEJAL RAO

A Traditional, but Unexpected, Christmas Showstopper
Yotam Ottolenghi usually leaves the Christmas meals to his husband. But dessert is where he shines, making this riff on the classic bûche de Noël.

If the flavors of winter could be rolled into one, then this meringue roulade would be the result.
By YOTAM OTTOLENGHI

16 Delightful Cooking Projects to Brighten Up the Holidays
If you’ve got time on your hands, these recipes are a joy to make.
By ALEXA WEIBEL

Our Food Staff’s 18 Favorite Holiday Recipes
Reporters and editors shared the NYT Cooking recipes that have become holiday traditions in their homes.
By ALEXA WEIBEL

18 Easy Holiday Desserts
No-fuss treats for a sweet season.
By MARGAUX LASKEY

The Small Luxury of Chocolate Truffles
Enticingly imperfect, hand-rolled truffles are a one-bite affair.
By FLORENCE FABRICANT

FRONT BURNER
Whimsical Sauce Bowls for Sushi Fans
The lids to these bowls from the designer Nam Yoon become chopstick rests.

By FLORENCE FABRICANT

FRONT BURNER
A Scandinavian Spread for the Holidays
Aquavit and sweDISHnyc.com offer Julbord kits for a festive celebration.

Aquavit Christmas to Go, $195 for two, 65 East 55th Street, 212-307-7311, aquavit.org; Christmas in a Box, $150 for two, $65 additional, sweDISHnyc.com, 917-251-7093.
By FLORENCE FABRICANT