Eat, Read, Go: Roasted Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps With Korean BBQ-Inspired Sauce, "Run for the Hills, and Juneau

EDITOR’S NOTE

Happy Saturday. My in-laws are in town, which means I’ve got the perfect excuse to log off and play tourist. But before I disappear into a weekend of Broadway shows and ferry rides, here’s what caught my eye this week:  

• Kim Kardashian stepped out in Paris wearing an outfit that can only be described as casual on top, Big Bird on the bottom. 

• A “sexy rash guard” — words I never thought I’d type — that’s apparently perfect for pool-rotting. 

• The controversial shoes I wore to high school graduation? They’re clomping their way back into summer. (My ankles would like a word.)

• And because the 2000s never really left, Tommy Girl is back and this iconic checkered Y2K bikini is having a major revival. Alexa, play “Hot in Herre” by Nelly.

— Taylor Trudon / Writer, Culture & Lifestyle / Brooklyn, NY

One Bite of These Korean-Inspired Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps and You’ll Ghost Seamless

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Tired of the same old takeout routine? Time to break the cycle with Roasted Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps With Korean BBQ-Inspired Sauce from Pinch of Yum. These insanely easy wraps hit every note: Crisped-to-perfect cauliflower florets are glazed in a sticky-sweet and savory Korean-inspired BBQ sauce, then tucked into butter lettuce for the perfect crunch. Add crushed peanuts, chives, and a generous swirl of spicy mayo, and you’ve got big flavor with zero delivery fees.

The Time Commitment: About 50 minutes — but the cauliflower is roasting in the oven for 30 of them.

Key Tips: No time to DIY your sauce? Use the bottled stuff instead. (Lindsay Ostrom — aka Pinch of Yum — is a big fan of this brand.) Also, you can mix in ground turkey, chicken, or tofu to add extra protein to this plant-based powerhouse.

Other Takes: For other ways to make cauliflower the star of the show, try…

• This “alarmingly easy” Linguine With Cauliflower Pesto features toasted almonds, sweet-and-tart sundried tomatoes, buttery breadcrumbs, and a more-than-generous amount of Parmesan. 

• Chipotle-Roasted Cauliflower Tacos that are smoky, spicy, and just the right amount of messy. And, we should warn you, you’re committing a crime if you don’t serve them in warmed corn tortillas. 

• A “shout-it-from-the-rooftops delicious” Shaved Cauliflower Salad With Walnuts and Pecorino Cheese that’s peppery, herbaceous, and tossed in a creamy white balsamic dressing you’ll want to drench over everything.

Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson

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What’s more American than a Hollywood nepo baby landing a podcast deal? A chaotic, cross-country road trip. And in Kevin Wilson’s Run for the Hills, this one’s anything but typical. It kicks off when Reuben Hill, a writer from Boston, shows up unannounced at a Tennessee farm to tell Madeline “Mad” Hill that he thinks she’s his long-lost sister. Reuben’s already hired a PI to track down their dad — who disappeared 30 years ago — plus two other half-siblings. So Mad and Rube hit the road and along the way, their impromptu family reunion gets bigger, emotional baggage gets unpacked, and yes, hijinks absolutely ensue. We asked Wilson a few questions. Here’s what he had to say…

Q: What’s the last thing you read that you can’t stop thinking about?

Wilson: Marcy Dermansky’s Hot Air, which opens with a hot air balloon crashing into a pool and then gives way to the craziest romantic entanglements you could possibly imagine.

Q: What’s one recipe everyone should make?

Wilson: This Monte Cristo sandwich, served hot or lukewarm, is pretty great.

Q: What’s one thing that makes your evening routine complete?

Wilson: Counting slowly to exactly 140 for my 12-year old son as he falls asleep.

The Ultimate Summer Trip That Feels Like a Planet Earth Episode 

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Alaska might make you think of snow and sled dogs, but summer is when it really shines — especially in Juneau. Tucked between mountains and sea, this one-of-a-kind coastal gem is only accessible by boat or plane, adding to its off-the-grid charm. After checking into Silverbow Inn (located in the heart of downtown), brace yourself for striking natural beauty (two words: Glacier Bay), sweeping panoramic views (take the Goldbelt Tram for some of the best), outdoor excursions galore (zip-lining, salmon fishing, glacier hiking), ghostly gold rush ruins (don’t skip Treadwell Mine), and wildlife sightings ripped right from the pages of Nat Geo. Book your trip now — and brag about it later.

🐋 Skipping Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau is like flying to Athens and ignoring the Acropolis. This spectacular Ice Age relic is the city’s crown jewel — and you can raft, kayak, hike (start at Nugget Falls Trail), or even fly around it (with the help of Coastal Helicopters). For other “how is this real” moments, hop aboard Harv & Marv’s whale-watching tour to catch majestic humpbacks and orcas showing off. And for serious wildlife lovers, take a short floatplane ride to Admiralty Island — better known as “Fortress of the Bears” — where the only thing between you and Alaska’s grizzliest residents is a zoom lens and a guide who (thankfully) knows what they’re doing.

🎨 When you need a break from the wilderness, spend the day exploring downtown Juneau and dive into the city’s artsy, historic side. Start at the Sealaska Heritage Institute (walk the impressive Totem Pole Trail) or head to the Alaska State Museum, home to over 23,000 artifacts, contemporary Native art, and exhibits that dig into the state’s complex past. When it’s time to shop, don’t miss local fave Rainy Retreat Books (shop dog Mabel is basically a celebrity), pick up glacial silt-infused bars at Glacier Silt Soap, and pop by Kindred Post — a unique post office–meets–gift shop that stocks art, jewelry, and souvenirs from Indigenous artists.

🍴 When in Juneau, do as the locals do — so start your morning with a plate of outrageously good Cereal Killer French Toast (made with caramelized cornflakes) at The Rookery Café. Given the city’s waterfront perch, it’s no surprise the seafood is top-notch — so around midday, swing by Deckhand Dave’s, a taco truck slinging fresh-off-the-boat halibut and rockfish. And if you’re in the mood to dress up, make a dinner reservation at SALT, where the locally sourced menu is matched only by the dessert lineup (order the caramel apple butter cake, thank us later).

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We asked you to vote on an etiquette question you’d like answered. The winner was:

Q: I was on a flight and my seatmate kept coughing without covering their mouth. I kindly asked them to do so, which they did at first, but then kept “forgetting.” I felt uncomfortable asking again. What should I have done?

“You did the right thing by addressing it politely the first time. If the coughing continues, you have a couple of options. You could gently remind your seatmate again (sometimes people truly do forget), or if that feels too uncomfortable, it’s perfectly appropriate to discreetly speak with a flight attendant. You might say, ‘I’m feeling uneasy because my seatmate is coughing excessively without covering their mouth. Could you please re-seat me?’ It’s the attendant’s role to help ensure passenger comfort and safety.

When someone disregards basic hygiene, especially in a confined space like an airplane, you have every right to advocate for your well-being — graciously, of course.”

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