Razor Clams with White Wine Reduction Sauce
Razor clams look impossible to handle and cook at first glance, but once you do the damn thing, you realise there’s nothing scary about it. In fact, it’s recipes like this one that will make you want to cook it every single day.
One-Year Anniversary Post
This weekend marks my one-year anniversary since I made the trans-Atlantic move to the Netherlands. I’ve grown tremendously over the past few months, both personally and professionally. So rather than donning a sexy nurse Halloween costume, I’d like to take a few minutes to reflect on my journey so far as an American expat in Amsterdam.
Feminism in Afghanistan: A Crushed Dream
Waking up this week to news of Afghanistan slipping back into Taliban regime is surreal and jarring, to say the least. What the future holds for Afghan women is uncertain and cannot be ignored.
Mushroom Ricotta Omelette with Leftover Tikka Masala
This is the story of an accidental recipe I whipped up during the pandemic. We were desperate for anything remotely interesting in our then mundane lives. This omelette was our temporary savior.
A Claustrophobe’s Guide to Rome
For the queue haters, claustrophobes, and whiners about large crowds and long lines, this low cost/low density list of travel alternatives for the Eternal City is made for you.
Flight Fancy
I have never given the thought of meeting a man on a flight. I’ve always prioritized comfort over beauty when I travel. So when a guy I sat next to on a flight two years ago expressed genuine interest in me, I thought the world had gone upside down.
Simons Sisters Dish on Expat Life in Taiwan
I sat down with Shekinah and Shalom Simons to discuss what it’s like as African Americans living in Taipei during the pandemic — what made them stay, culture shocks, their future plans, and more.
Make New York City Yours Again with These Simple Outdoor Activities
Although New York has slowly returned to normal, I’m still skeptical of moving ahead too quickly. Here are a few simple outdoor activities you can do to make New York City yours again during these crazy, unprecedented times.
A Look at Taipei Through the Lens of Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain may have left us three years ago now, but in my world, he’s still very much alive. In the times I’ve went abroad since his passing, Bourdain’s travel philosophy still runs its course through my veins.