Ah, Halloween – that yearly “spectacle” where creativity takes center stage, and candy reigns supreme. As the night draws near, the air buzzes with the excitement of finding the ultimate costume, decking the halls with spookiness, and relishing the sweet treats that fill our pumpkin-shaped pails. It’s a […]
Life has a peculiar way of intertwining our most ordinary possessions with the profound moments that shape our existence. For me, that connection is embodied in a simple red Chinese noodle bowl – a vessel of both nostalgia and grief. It’s a symbol of life’s fragility, a stark […]
I have been quite fortunate to have experienced some great meals, both large and small, as well as cheap to the extravagant. Today, I want to talk to you abstractly about a paryicular culinary experience. In particular, I want to take apart a culinary conundrum that has left […]
Write about your most epic baking or cooking fail. I used to cook. That sounds like a funny statement to make. I used to cook. What do I do now? I don’t readily cook. I eat out. I order pre-made entrees. But I used to cook. There was […]
I have been meaning to write about my Guatemala trip, but I have been sidetracked and distracted. I thoroughly enjoyed my random trip to Guatemala. And, it was random. But random trips can be the best experience at times. The colors were vibrant. The people were a delight. […]
What are your favorite types of foods? I love food. Am I a foodie? Sometimes, yes, and at other times no. I love all cusines. And, in each, I have a favorite dish. I love meatballs. I love chicken vindaloo. I love cochinita pebil. I love pollo guisado. […]
There are those hands that take There are those hands that actively erase There are those hands that punch hard There are, though, those hands that give There are those hands that soothe There are those hands that reach across There are those hands that nourish Give a […]
The last year or so, I have stayed away from sweets. Not entirely, but I have veered towards the savory. I used to be known for having a major sweet tooth. But perhaps because the past year has been very difficult, my taste buds changed a bit. I […]
What foods would you like to make? There was a time when I used to bake and cook meals. There was a time when there were those who loved eating my gooey brownies. I loved how happy it made my family to devour those brownies. They would make […]
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? I’m going to say something and then backtrack. I’m so lucky to have been to eat so many different cuisines and to have tasted so many great dishes. And, these great dishes have been from across the United States and […]
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