Daria Smith

2 days ago | hookandbarrel.com | Daria Smith

In Botswana's wild northern reaches, where dust devils dance across acacia-dotted plains and elephants move like ancient shadows through the bush, a battle is unfolding-not between species, but between ideologies. A Fine Balance, an original documentary by Blood Origins, sets out to explore the truth behind one of Africa's most polarizing conservation tools: elephant hunting. This is no shock-doc or political grandstand.

2 months ago | latecheckouttime.com | Daria Smith

Move over, pickleball — there’s a new game town and it’s not just for the silver set. With 30 million players worldwide and celeb fans like David Beckham and Serena Williams, padel is officially having a moment. We first got wind of the emerging racquet sport via Real Housewives of Dubai, when Chanel Ayan and Lesa Milan kicked off the season with a chic game of padel. So, what’s padel you might ask? Basically, it’s the love child of tennis and pickleball with a dash of squash thrown in. Confused?

2 months ago | latecheckouttime.com | Daria Smith

The Paper Plane is flying high this year. Dubbed the cocktail of 2025 by Food52, it’s got a riveting backstory, a name that flies off the tongue and a flavor that’ll keep you ordering round after round. Originally crafted in 2008 by award-winning mixologist Sam Ross at Chicago’s The Violet Hour, the Paper Plane is setting the bar (literally) for cocktails lovers so far this year.

Jan 23, 2025 | latecheckouttime.com | Daria Smith

In 2025, matcha isn’t just having a moment — it’s owning the spotlight. Matcha, the finely ground powder made from green tea leaves, has a distinct green color and a higher caffeine content, making it a healthy alternative to coffee. According to research, “Its popularity is on the rise as the global matcha market is expected to grow to about $5 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.39% from 2023 to 2028.” But why now?

Jan 17, 2025 | tasteofhome.com | Madi Koetting |Caitlyn Fitzpatrick |Annamarie Higley |Daria Smith

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