Front Burner For Relaxing Times, Japanese Gin and Vodka Suntory, outside Kyoto, releases its gin and vodka to an American audience. CreditPatricia Wall/The New York Times By Florence Fabricant When it comes to Japanese spirits, one thinks of whiskey and soju, not gin and vodka. But now those “whit
Five Weeknight Dishes Get It Done By Emily Weinstein Hi, it’s Emily, here with your five weeknight dishes, food for busy people who still want something good to eat. My daughter is turning 1 this week, so I’m deep in yellow-cake recipes and buttercream, contemplating sprinkles and candles and ro
On Dessert A Cake Fit for Julia Child It might be mistaken for a brownie, if not for its powerful, sophisticated flavor.CreditGentl and Hyers for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Rebecca Bartoshesky. By Dorie Greenspan Early into the first meal I had with Julia Child,
Sheet pans are one of the true MVPs of the kitchen. They're easy to cook with, easy to clean, and they pretty much ensure that — as long as you load them up with smart, quick-cooking ingredients — meals will basically make themselves in the oven. That's why sheet pan recipes are often a centerpi
What to Cook What to Cook This Week Sam Sifton's apple pie recipe.CreditCon Poulos for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. By Sam Sifton Good morning. A distant relative posted a note on Twitter last week about her Canadian Thanksgiving feast. I put it in my feed with a “thank you”
Recipes This is the only birthday cake recipe you need Behold, the best birthday cake. By Rossi Anastopoulo June 10 What is a scone? And how exactly does it differ from a biscuit? By Afton Cyrus
In the Fall 2018 issue of Sift Magazine, cookbook author Lori Rice shares her wisdom about baking with beer. While most bakers are accustomed to reaching for spirits to accent their baked goods, the range of flavor profiles found in beer is much wider. With so many styles of beer to choose from,
I have a burning question for everyone: Is a hotdog a sandwich? Just kidding! Let's all agree to put that one to rest. Instead, I'm here start another debate. Is guacamole a condiment? What about hummus? Ranch dressing on pizza? Ranch dressing on salad? If you feel confident in your answers, ask the
I know a lot of people think trainers are invincible, but the truth is, we're just like you. Some days my body feels amazing and ready to take on any workout, and other days I'd rather not step foot in a gym. On the days when I'm feeling blah, I take a moment to figure out if it's just a funk or if
There's no denying that walking is a great form of exercise. Not only is it accessible pretty much anywhere you are, it's also easy on the joints and an activity all fitness levels can enjoy. However, if you're walking and noticing that your scale won't budge, there are a few tweaks you can make to
Freeman Equip., Inc. v. Caterpillar, Inc., No. 16 C 9172, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 13, 2017) (Bucklo, J.). Judge Bucklo denied defendant Caterpillar’s motion to disqualify plaintiff Freeman Equipment’s (“Freeman”) counsel in this patent case involving final drive guard assemblies. Caterpilla
Kolcraft Enters., Inc. v. Chicco USA, Inc., No. 09 C 3339, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Jul. 17, 2018) (Chang, J.). Judge Chang sua sponte notified the parties of the Court’s inclination to exclude any evidence of an inter partes reexam of the patent-in-suit as unduly prejudicial pursuant to Fed. R. Evid.
Last week the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to adopt the Senate’s modified version of the Music Modernization Act (MMA). It’s expected to become law with the President’s signature imminently. The bill’s trip from the House to the Senate had several twists and turns, with p
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 In his opinion in Brackeen v. Zinke, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, Reed O'Connor, entered summary judgment for the plaintiffs and found that portions of the Indian Child Welfare Act, ICWA are unconstitutional, specifically violating eq
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 The Seventh Circuit last week upheld Wisconsin's butter-grading system against Dormant Commerce Clause, due process, and equal protection challenges. The ruling means that Wisconsin's butter-grading system stays on the books. The case, Minerva Dairy v. Harsdorf, took on Wisc
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 The Supreme Court yesterday declined to intervene in a case challenging North Dakota's voter-ID law. The move allows the law to go into effect for the upcoming elections. We previously posted on the case--on the Eighth Circuit's ruling--here. The action (or lack of it) is
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in Gundy v. United States, the case testing whether the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act delegated too much authority to the Attorney General to determine the Act's application to pre-Act offenders. Our
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow in Gundy v. United States, the case testing whether Congress violated the separation of powers by delegating too much authority to the Attorney General to determine whether the Sex Offender and Registration and Notification Act applies to pre-Act o
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow in Madison v. State of Alabama, the case testing whether the Eighth Amendment prohibits a state from executing a person whose medical condition prevents him from remembering his crime. Here's my preview from the ABA Preview of United States Supreme
After detailing the Harvard admissions policy as implemented and concluding that the case is not moot, Judge Burroughs considered the four claims by SFFA: intentional discrimination, racial balancing, race as a plus factor, and race-neutral alternatives. First, Judge Burroughs concluded that the due
Friday, September 28, 2018 Judge Emmet G. Sullivan (D.D.C.) ruled today in Blumenthal v. Trump that members of Congress have standing to sue President Trump for violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause. At the same time, Judge Sullivan declined to rule on the President's other three arguments for