A reflection on the subjective nature of time reveals how the passage of months can feel drastically different depending on the day. The experience of time—whether stretched into years or condensed into minutes—highlights the emotional and psychological weight of daily life. Observations from a culinary perspective suggest that cooking and routine may influence how quickly or slowly time seems to move. The piece explores why some moments drag while others vanish in an instant, offering a fresh take on an age-old human experience.
Time is a weird thing. It’s been more than six months since the new year began, but some days it feels like it’s been six minutes, and other days? Six years. Since Jan. 1, we at New York Times Cooking ...
