Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of May 27. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact apcustomersupport@ap.org or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories, call Customer Support, customersupport@ap.org, 877-836-9477. For photo reruns, visit the photo archive. For questions, contact Julia Rubin at jrubin@ap.org or Mallika Sen at msen@ap.org.
WEDDINGS
Weddings-Tariffs: Cakes, decor, attire, flowers, party favors, Champagne. There isn’t much in the wedding industry that isn’t affected by new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. How much gets passed down to consumers is up to the vendors and middlemen. Some couples and their vendors are already feeling the sting. By AP Lifestyles Writer Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, illustration. With sidebar Weddings-Tariffs-How to Pivot.
HOMES
Homes-Small Outdoor Spaces: Whether you’ve got a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces offer big potential. How to make the most of yours with a few smart design choices and some creativity. By Kim Cook. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
GARDENING
Gardening-Chelsea Chop: The Chelsea Chop is the catchy new name for a classic gardening technique. By Jessica Damiano. SENT Tuesday, photos.
BE WELL
MED--Be Well-Allergic Pets: Allergies are a common and tricky problem in dogs and cats. But there are ways to spot them and help ease your furry friend’s suffering. UPCOMING Saturday, photos, video.
FOOD
Cambodian American Food: Cambodian restaurants are not in every U.S. city the way Chinese and Japanese are. And Cambodian food has often been wrongly lumped in with Thai or Vietnamese. But in recent years, entrepreneurial Cambodian American chefs have come into their own, introducing traditional dishes or putting their own twist on them. By Terry Tang. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video.
Climate-Agritopia Agricultural Community: Outside Phoenix, one farming family decided over 10 years ago to get ahead of urban sprawl by developing their way: into an intentional community nestled around a plot of agricultural land. They called it Agritopia, and its staff now grows produce that goes into farm boxes purchased by homeowners in the area and to farmers’ markets. Agritopia isn't the only one trying to mesh proximity to farming with modern home life. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video.
Food-MilkStreet-Ricotta Cherry JamTart: Tangy cherry preserves bring balance to this ancient ricotta tart. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Tuesday, photos.
Turkey International Potato Day: Highlighting the oversized and stuffed potatoes that are enjoyed on the streets of Istanbul to mark the International Day of the Potato, observed on May 30 annually. UPCOMING Friday, photos, video.
SUSTAINABILITY
Climate-Running-Sustainable Cup: Kristina Smithe was running a marathon in California a few years ago when she started thinking about all the waste such events produce — especially the blizzard of disposable paper cups that can pile up at water spots. She came up with a reusable silicone cup that races can rent to avoid the single-use throwaways. SENT Tuesday, photos.
RELIGION
Shape Note-Hymnal Revamp: For the first time in 34 years, a pre-Civil War shape-note hymnal known as “The Sacred Harp” is being revised and published this year, carrying on a more than 180-year-old American folk singing tradition that is as much about the music as it is the community. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video, illustration. With: Shape Note-Hymnal Revamp-Profiles, Takeaways.
Latter-day Saints-Yoga: Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are embracing yoga. Some do it purely for the health benefits, but several members of the faith known widely as the Mormon church say yoga deepens their spirituality and strengthens their connection with God. SENT Monday, photos, video.
PETS
Miami Roosters: Flamingos, pelicans, herons, parrots and even Sebastian the Ibis are all birds associated with Miami, but it’s the roosters and chickens that have truly taken over the Magic City in recent years. SENT Monday, photos, video.
TRAVEL
Airport Pup Patrol: Two border collies have a full-time job keeping birds and other wildlife off the runway at West Virginia’s busiest airport. Hercules and Ned make daily patrols with their handler to keep planes and passengers safe along the milelong airfield at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. SENT Monday, photos, video.
AND F-I-N-A-L-L-Y...
US Spelling Bee Preview: As the Scripps National Spelling Bee prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, May 27-29, former champions reflect on how their lives were changed by conquering the dictionary in middle school. SENT Monday, coverage continues. With Spelling Bee Guide, a rundown of how to watch and what to know.
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In case you missed it:
BE WELL: Chair Yoga; Ultraprocessed Food-Markers; Sunscreen-Darker Skin.
FOOD: Cookout-Perfect Steak; Barbecue Book; MilkStreet-Pearl Couscous Risotto.
HOMES: Home Improvement Spending.
TRAVEL: Airport Pup Patrol.
GARDENING: Planting Fields Arboretum; No Mow May.
SPORTS: Black Youth Golf Detroit.
PETS: Burglaries-Protection Dogs; Argentina-Dogs vs Kids, with Photo Gallery.
PARENTING: Divorce-Reduced Outcomes; TV Sesame Street.
RELIGION: Foretelling the Future.
CULTURE: Penny-Coin of the Realm; Ive-Apple Designs; Books-Independent Wave.
— The AP
