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Mar 132 min read
Traditional Ethiopian Coffee ቡና
Within Western culture, when someone thinks of coffee, Starbucks or Folgers immediately comes to mind - any typically it is loaded with...
Feb 281 min read
Churros Con Chocolate: Barcelona, Spain
When my twin sister, Brittany, and I were in undergraduate school at Fisk University, we ardently pursued study abroad opportunities. We...
Feb 272 min read
Apples: From Sniffles to Smiles
During my time as an undergraduate student at Fisk University, by foot or by Uber, I explored Nashville, TN! One of my favorite eateries...
Feb 262 min read
Red Snapper: St. Thomas Virgin Islands
During the summer of 2017, I spent one month in the St. Thomas Virgin Islands with my Tanty Vivette - what an education! We spent the...
Feb 251 min read
Pumpkin: Fall Adventures
I absolutely love the fall! From the rich taste of apple cider doughnuts to the blissful adventure of bumpy hay rides, this time of year...
Feb 242 min read
Elderberry Syrup: Home Apothecary
At the beginning of 2020, the world erupted in panic and pandemic. Immune system healing medicines and herbal over-the-counter remedies...
Feb 212 min read
Seeded Grapes: Sweet Nostalgia
As a child, many weekends were spent at my Tanty Vivette's house eating tropical fruits and spending time together as family. One of the...
Feb 192 min read
Einkorn Wheat: Ancient Grains
I am learning to fall in love with the process vs just praising the results of my efforts. One process that has captivated me is that of...
Feb 182 min read
Roasted Barley: Snack or Tea
While traveling into Gondar, Ethiopia, our vehicle was stalled for a brief, routine security check. Breakfast had long since been...
Feb 161 min read
Cornmeal Porridge: Belly Full
My mom is Jamaican and Trinidadian. Growing up this detail was just a fact to recount, but in my formative college years and beyond, it...
Feb 161 min read
Cumin Seed Tea: Natural Gas-X
Today, I ate late in the evening, and today, I experienced painful gas pains. When I choose to eat too late into the night, gas pains can...
Feb 152 min read
Challah Bread: A Regulating Bite
Making bread is my happy place. Sourcing and combining quality ingredients, pounding & transforming the sticky dough until smooth,...
Feb 131 min read
Yetsom Beyaynetu: Harmonizing Meal
Cellularly, I love Ethiopian food. In addition to dancing in sync with the umami flavors bouncing through my palate with each cherished...
Feb 122 min read
Vietnamese Pho: Heal Intentionally
In misty, rainy, and foggy weather, my body always craves a hot bowl of Vietnamese pho. It is my most consistent go to meal whenever I...
Feb 42 min read
Edamame: Comfort Through Tears
On Friday, January 22nd 2024, time stood still. My husband, Paul, and I just got off the phone with my mother in law. She shared the gut...
Jan 192 min read
Juice: Replenishing with Avocados
When my husband, Paul, and I were exploring Ethiopia in October of 2022, our experience was spiritually transformational, culturally...
Jan 163 min read
Congee: Nourishing Rice Porridge
Growing up throughout middle and high school, I frequently experienced extreme digestive upset. From navigating nausea, chronic...
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