The Lifestyle Reader

The Lifestyle Reader

7.3.2026

Section

Eat & Drink

Savor the world of food and drink through seasonal recipes, restaurant guides, and the stories behind what we consume.

A stylish outdoor table set with refreshing Vietnamese rice paper rolls and a bowl of vibrant red gazpacho, perfect for a hot summer day.
Eat & Drink

Discover Cold Soup Trends for Summer 2026

As temperatures soar, culinary experts champion 100% no-cook Vietnamese rice paper rolls and refreshing raw gazpacho as the ultimate summer meal.

Javier Rodriguez· Jun 20· 3 min read
People enjoying delicious food and fellowship at an Oklahoma Black rodeo, highlighting the importance of culinary traditions in community bonding.

Oklahoma Black Rodeos Serve Food as Expression of Love

Ingrid Olson · Jun 19
A person cheerfully making a colorful beer cocktail on a kitchen counter with fresh ingredients, showcasing the ease and appeal of DIY beer drinks.

Why Easy Beer Cocktails Are Surging in Popularity

David Jones · Jun 12
A professional chef meticulously adapting a recipe from a vintage cookbook in a sunlit, cozy kitchen, embodying culinary tradition and innovation.

Culinary Professionals Adapt Established Recipes

Ingrid Olson · Jun 12
A family happily eating a perfectly grilled skirt steak and vegetables on a patio at sunset, showcasing easy weeknight grilling.

Easy Weeknight Grilling Recipes Simplify Modern Dinners

David Jones · Jun 11
A collection of summer cookbooks on a kitchen counter, featuring 'Carla Bakes' with a tempting pastry, bathed in warm sunlight.

Bon Appétit's Top Summer 2026 Cookbook Picks

While Bon Appétit touts 'Carla Bakes' as a top pick for summer 2026, home cooks will wait until September 8, 2026, for Carla Hall's highly anticipated latest collection.

Ingrid Olson· Jun 10· 3 min
A festive Fourth of July backyard picnic featuring a variety of delicious make-ahead casseroles, with a family enjoying fireworks in the background.

Make-Ahead Casserole Recipes for a Stress-Free Fourth of July

Forget the last-minute grilling scramble: This Fourth of July, 15 make-ahead casserole recipes are poised to revolutionize cookout planning, promising hosts more time for fireworks and less time over

Ingrid Olson· Jun 9· 3 min