Thank God, it’s Friday, y’all! After a week full of wild-and-crazy moments, ESSENCE is back with another installment of The Playlist to give you some music to vibe out to. But first, please let me ...

You can start some habits to aid a calmer bedtime earlier in the afternoon or evening. For example, you can start prep for the next day by writing a quick to-do list to reduce stress. Wind down with ...

This celebration of Iceland’s outsize musical talents was a mixed bag, but highlights such as Bára Gísladóttir’s double bass concerto and Daníel Bjarnason’s I Want to Be Alive revealed singular and ...

This homemade gravy is made in advance and frozen until ready to serve. The turkey crown is also soaked in brine for a few days before cooking. To make the gravy, preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas ...