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By Rachel Forrest I’m late on my annual cookbook and other food- and drink-related books to enjoy for the holidays because I was so busy with letting you know about which restaurants were open for those holidays. But now that chilly weather has certainly set in in New England, you may be spending more time at home hunkering down and hibernating, cooking and reading more. I know I have been. Here are some cookbooks and food-related books released in 2020 I’ve enjoyed. Find them at your local bookseller and ask them to order you one if they don’t have it. 

Michael Moynihan: Predicting the five phases of sporting lockdown Having been through the mill last year, we know what to expect this time around ALL IN VAIN: In spite of his best efforts, Dan Cristian of the Sydney Sixers drops a catch during the Big Bash League match against the Brisbane Heat at Metricon Stadium yesterday. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images Mon, 11 Jan, 2021 - 07:05 We are now coming up on the first anniversary of the lockdown, believe it or not. What we thought of as unprecedented and unbelievable about 12 months ago turns out to be pretty much precedented, if still not qu...

Resolutions have a bad rap. There’s certainly nothing wrong with renewing your commitment to being a better person, to make meaningful change in the new year. The turn of a calendar year is a fresh start, all glistening and full of hope. But, as a whole, so many resolutions feel so vague or unrealistic. The intent is pure, but the reality is muddy. That’s why 75-percent of New Year’s Resolutions fail before February. And in 2021? Few of us have the energy or interest to take on another challenge.  Goal-setting is worthy. The desire to be a better person should always flicker, especiall...

By Catherine Foster Correspondent In the new year, people resolve to improve themselves: Quit being so snarky, eat more kale, learn the trombone! But travel writer Tom Vanderbilt didn’t wait for a new year to shake up his world. After watching his daughter learn to play chess, he decided to join her. Emboldened by the experience, Vanderbilt started on his own adult-ed study, learning to sing, surf, swim, juggle, draw, and create jewelry. In “Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning,” he describes frankly (and humorously) the embarrassment that c...

Professor Lyrical: “Don’t be a jerky-boy” Hip Hop was founded on diversity –whether by its pioneers or the rebellious diversity of thought and cultures that helped bring it all together. Diversity in nature “biodiversity” is what makes living organisms strong and survive. It is our greatest strength as a nation if ever recognized properly. The strength that it gives the people […] The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect...