Eat, Read, Go: Calabrian Chili Chicken With Caper Raita, "Say You’ll Remember Me," and Breathtaking National Forests

EDITOR’S NOTE

Happy Saturday. Between tomorrow’s White Lotus finale and the women’s NCAA championship game (go Huskies), I’m looking for ways to fill the impending void in my life. So far, I plan to:

• Watch this incredibly millennial TV show, which Gen Z has inexplicably fallen in love with (I never got the hype, but my college roommate was obsessed).

• Try out spring’s “juiciest” manicure (it’s giving jelly sandal vibes). 

• Investigate why so many teen boys are embracing their inner-Disney prince with this deeply ’90s hairstyle (nearly every middle schooler in my neighborhood has this look). 

• Trade in my go-to black mascara for what’s already being called “2025’s Top Mascara Trend” (it’s shockingly practical).

• Contemplate Hailee Steinfeld’s chic menswear-inspired look that involves wearing a seatbelt as a belt. Safety first, I guess?  

Oh, and one other thing: Skimm+ is here to make your life easier — think: expert-backed resources, practical templates, and community events — so join the waitlist now.

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

Warning: This Calabrian Chili Chicken Is About to Be Your Entire Personality

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Looking for a dish that says “I’ve got my life together” — even when you don’t? Same. That’s why we’re recommending this Calabrian Chili Chicken With Caper Raita from Zaynab Issa’s new cookbook, Third Culture Cooking. In the weeknight wonder, chicken thighs are marinated in an intensely flavorful mix of yogurt, ginger, garlic, and chili paste, then baked to golden perfection alongside cumin-coated sweet potatoes. Serve that with quick-pickled cucumbers and an obsessively good feta-caper raita — and you’ve got a salty, savory, and slightly spicy masterpiece. 

The Time Commitment: Just over an hour — as long as you marinate the chicken overnight.

Key Tips: Good news for capers haters: Olives work equally well, says Issa, who recommends swapping the caper brine with lemon juice or olive brine. Also, if you can’t find any Calabrian chili paste at the store, use another concentrated chili paste (think: gochujang or harissa).

Other Takes: Craving more life-changing (or, at least really good) chicken dishes? This bright, zesty One-Pan Salsa Chicken and Rice is ready in 30ish minutes and uses up that forgotten jar of salsa in the back of your fridge. Or, whip up these Balsamic Chicken Thighs With Burst Tomatoes, which are mostly made with pantry ingredients — ideal for those it’s already 7 pm and I’m starving nights. But if you have a bit more time and energy, this Chicken and Farro With Paprika, Onions, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is well worth the extra effort (don’t skip the crumbled ricotta salata). And for a salty-sweet twist you didn’t know you needed, try Olive-Brine-Marinated Chicken With Date Relish, which sounds like a lot — but, trust us, it works.

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

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Itching for easy, breezy days spent by the pool — ideally, with a frozen drink in hand? While we can’t make summer come faster, Abby Jimenez’s Say You’ll Remember Me, might just be the next best thing. The clever and charming rom-com tells the story of Samantha and Xavier, whose date is so earth-shatteringly perfect, it could change everything — that is, if Samantha wasn’t moving 2,000 miles away the next day to care for her mother. Haunted by what could have been, Samantha and Xavier — you guessed it — wonder if they can overcome the distance in the latest novel from the BookTok fave, who “expertly weaves a beautiful budding romance with real-life struggles.” We asked Jimenez a few questions. Here’s what she had to say...

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

Jimenez: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. So haunting.

Q: What’s your favorite unapologetic indulgence?

Jimenez: I’m a sucker for homemade soaps. I buy an alarming amount of them.

Q: What’s one thing that’s made you 10% happier?

Jimenez: Sports bras.

Calling All Nature Lovers — These Breathtaking Destinations Belong On Your Radar

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There’s something magical about spending time in the great outdoors, don’t you think? Subaru agrees, and in honor of their Subaru Loves the Earth initiative this April, Subaru retailers across the country are working with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away 100,000 regionally appropriate trees that will help build healthier communities across the country. If you’re a tree-lover too (🤚), here are some outdoorsy destinations that you don’t want to miss.

🏞️ Just 20 miles east of Portland, Oregon, is Mount Hood National Forest, a year-round hotspot that also provides drinking water for one million people in the greater Portland area. Ski resorts are the main draw every winter, but the warmer months are prime for fishing, climbing, berry picking, and mushroom foraging. For experienced mountaineers feeling ambitious, the 11,240-foot climb to Mt. Hood’s summit will reward you with out-of-this-world views.

🐦‍⬛ Between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in Michigan are the nearly-one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests. They’re home to four nationally designated wild and scenic rivers, the 3,500-acre Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area, and the Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary. Up for a challenge? Try spotting all 400 known bird species and nearly 200 wildlife species while hiking, boating, or horseback riding.

⛰️ White Mountain National Forest sprawls across 800,000 acres throughout New Hampshire and western Maine, offering some of the best recreation opportunities in New England. You can hike or take the cog railway up the iconic Mt. Washington (the highest peak in the northeast), enjoy a refreshing dip at Diana’s Baths Waterfalls, and even leaf peep come fall (we recommend driving the Kancamagus Scenic Byway). 

Subaru is committed to protecting, conserving, and helping the planet thrive for future generations. Here’s to experiencing the best of what nature has to offer for years to come — and ticking adventures off of our ever-growing bucket lists. Let’s go exploring.

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

Q: My partner constantly complains about the same problems, but never makes any changes — even though they say they’re going to. What’s a nonconfrontational way to tell them I’m tired of hearing the same story?

“When someone’s stuck in a complain-but-don’t-change loop, their brain gets a little reward just from venting. It’s a neural loop — the relief of expressing frustration feels like progress, even when nothing changes. The next time it starts, gently name the behavior: ‘I notice we’re circling this again. Do you want help solving it?’ Then ask: ‘What’s one small change you could actually make this week?’ 

By calling it out (with love), you’re interrupting the old neural pathway and helping them build a new one. Have them make a small promise — one doable next step — and agree on a silly consequence if they don’t follow through, like owing you a giant bear hug or singing a ridiculous song. You’re naming the loop, keeping it light, and inviting change — all without blame.”

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