Five Foods You Shouldn’t Feed Your Dog
2022-03-29
Many people have welcomed new furry friends into their homes in the pandemic. This list includes common foods you shouldn’t feed your dog.Continue Reading
Nurturing Workplace Camaraderie In A World Without The Candy Bowl
2020-12-23
In the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve lost a key outlet to foster workplace camaraderie over holiday parties and candy bowls. As some office jobs shift to telework longer term, we’ll have to find new ways to relate to our colleagues.Continue Reading
Rediscovering My Love Of Cooking In The Pandemic Doldrums
2020-12-01
A love of cooking has been my constant companion. But the pandemic left me feeling burned out—until a chance encounter lifted my spirits.Continue Reading
Reflections On A (Currently Closed) Chinese Carryout
2020-08-12
Nestled within rowhouses in Washington, D.C.’s historic and diverse Mount Pleasant, the beloved China Town Carryout can be easy to miss. Come here often, and you start to see the mixtures of food and society that comprise D.C. Continue Reading
A New Mom With A Socially Distanced Village
2020-07-29
Being a new parent is hard. Sheltering in place makes it harder. I didn’t realize how much dinner with friends bolstered my mood until it became a hazard.Continue Reading
As Millennial ‘Experience Culture’ Pauses, A Frugal Generation Seeks Self Preservation
2020-06-12
Bread baking and modern-day “Victory Gardens” are all the rage among millennials in the time of COVID-19. It’s no surprise that millennials are doubling down on do-it-yourself habits in a time of crisis: this generation’s thriftiness more closely mirrors people raised during the Great Depression than any other recent generation.Continue Reading
A Dietitian Nutritionist’s Tips For Quarantine Eating
2020-05-10
This article is written by my friend Natalie Pape, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Ithaca, New York. Her food tips reflect her belief in the power of a plant-based diet for a happy, healthy life. These recommendations will help you minimize your trips to the supermarket and maximize the healthy, filling meals you can make.Continue Reading
Seven Food Things You Can Do While Social Distancing
2020-04-07
Checking back in as the world continues facing COVID-19. By now you’re hopefully either following a mandatory stay-at-home order or respecting recommended social distancing guidelines, which have been extended nationally until April 30. And to all the essential workers out there, I hope you’re staying safe and I commend youContinue Reading
Coronavirus: Meal Prep But Don’t Panic
2020-03-21
As someone who writes about the intersection of food and culture, I felt like I couldn’t ignore the COVID-19 global outbreak. So I’ll be sharing a couple of posts related to current events. Nothing too heavy, since if you’re reading this, you have access to plenty of news sites to keep you informed. But I still hope I can help you think and maybe feel a tiny bit more ready to take on the world. Continue Reading