Frances Yackel

Frances Yackel is a writer and editor with a philosophy degree from New York University, where she learned how to pretend to be going somewhere important. The green mountains of Vermont are as much her home as the Classics section of the nearest independent bookstore. Her writing appears in Electric Literature and The Rumpus.

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Molly Baz's Nicoise sando on a bright yellow background

Molly Baz Answers All Your Most Pressing Sandwich-Related Questions

Like, what's the one thing most home cooks overlook?

The Hinoki Martini at NYC's Katana Kitten is the ideal take on the saketini

The Hinoki Martini Represents the Best of Japanese and American Drinking Culture

Katana Kitten’s Masahiro Urushido on fusing East and West together to craft exquisitely playful cocktails

People at work gather around a dog

What to Do With Your Dog When You Go Back to the Office

America's thousands of new dog owners will eventually have to go back to work. Will the dogs go with them?

As Americans bunker down at home, our compatriots abroad face a tough decision

Americans Abroad Facing Grim Realities as Travel Ban Takes Effect

Flights out of Europe skyrocketed to as high as $20K in the hours after Trump's announcement

Drink Vodka Like the Russians Do: Infused With Pepper

Drink Vodka Like the Russians Do: Infused With Pepper

Enjoy in good health, comrade

Don't you want to be here right now? (Courtesy of Carlsbad, California)

How Colors Influence Our Travel Plans

The vice president of Pantone explains why Instagram has become a tool for picking your next adventure