I’m tired of Mexican food being seen as ‘cheap’
Mexican food’s only quality shouldn’t be “cheap,” and it shouldn’t be dismissed as a cuisine deserving of little respect or admiration.
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Tag Archives: food
Your struggle with food is valid
I’ve had a toxic relationship with food all of my life. Whether it was how much or how little, I can’t remember a time when I was not hyperaware of eating.
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It’s time for you to buy an air fryer
In the world of kitchen appliances, there is one item that you cannot escape from: air fryers. If you need a little push to buy one, check out this list!
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Testing out unconventional pregnancy food cravings
Pregnancy food cravings can seem pretty weird. Then again, if I was growing life inside of me, I would eat whatever the hell I wanted, too.
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Trips I’ve taken from my dinner table
Cal in Color
Since I was younger, I’ve seen food — Asian food particularly — in the same comforting way I saw my family’s moments at the dinner table, but also as a connection to the life in Taiwan that I had never experienced.
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Simple, delicious chocolate tart for your pastry cravings
With their crisp shortcrust pastry and delicious filling, tarts are one of my favorite baked goods. Making one yourself is simpler than you think!
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What to do if it’s 2 a.m. with no sign of sleep
You’re in your bed with the blanket wrapped around your body like a human burrito. Your eyes are closed and you try your best to drift into unconsciousness. You’re counting sheep, listening to the sound of waves crashing against sand and chugging a mug of warm (nondairy) milk. But alas, you’re still wide awake. Minutes and hours pass by, but you haven’t met the warm grasp of sleep. In situations such as these, you have to get out of bed and do something. It’s best to try the following until you eventually enter sleep mode.
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Hawaiian food: Hodgepodge of Asian, Native Hawaiian culture
When I visited Oahu last month, I couldn’t help but notice that traditional Hawaiian cuisine had influence from Asian as well as American culture, making it distinct from the foods most commonly associated with the mainland. Here are some of my favorite fusion dishes that combine the best of both worlds!
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Spice up tteokbokki with these recipe variations
Tteokbokki is one of my all-time favorite foods. It is a Korean rice cake dish made with a spicy red chili sauce base topped with fish cake and scallion.
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A student’s guide to meal prepping
Meal prepping cuts time spent cooking meals throughout the week and prevents people from taking hours to decide what to eat. Read on for a meal prep guide!
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