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In Absolute Best Tests, Ella Quittner destroys the sanctity of her home kitchen in the name of the truth. She's boiled dozens of eggs, mashed a concerning number of potatoes, and seared more Porterhouse steaks than she cares to recall. Today, she tackles salmon. I did not grow up eating much fresh fish. My parents were exceptional cooks, but they mostly steered clear of the stuff—perhaps because they were raised in landlocked places, or because they learned to cook in the ’80s, when swordfish carpaccio reigned troublingly supreme. On the rare occasion my dad would fire up the broiler for,...

In March, The Paris Review launched The Art of Distance, a newsletter highlighting unlocked archive pieces that resonate with the staff of the magazine, quarantine-appropriate writing on the Daily, resources from our peer organizations, and more. Read Emily Nemens’s introductory letter here, and find the latest unlocked archive pieces below. “There is, of course, a great deal to grieve about this long stay-at-home term, but among the things I am truly grateful for—in addition to all the frontline workers who are keeping us safe—is the quiet wellspring of awareness that bubbles every day. So many things were right here all along, in my home, if only I...

Tim Wirtz Junior looked at two large rainbow trout swimming near land. He cast his fishing line into the water. No luck. The fish swam right past, not even stopping for a look. Wirtz did not seem to mind his failure at fishing. At a time when millions of Americans are following stay-at-home orders, he was out enjoying the weather — all while obeying guidelines for social distancing. He made sure not to get within two meters of other people. Wirtz’s father Tim approved of his son’s activity. “It’s a good way to get out in the fresh air and...

‘Move Like An Animal’ is a follow-the-leader exercise game for toddlers and preschoolers designed to build motor skills, encourage creativity, and most importantly, tucker kids out when they’re stuck inside. It’s essentially a combination of ‘Mirror Dance’ and Daniel Tiger’s ‘Animal Ball,’ where each kid draws an animal movement card (strut like a rooster, kick like a donkey, slither like a snake) and everybody goes crazy imitating it. ADVERTISEMENT The game can be played with any number of kids (from a single toddler to an entire birthday party), takes no time to organize, and, in addition to encouraging physical activity,...