Sep 1
Sep 1 DEETS READS: "Eating For Pregnancy 3rd Ed." Jones/Hudson

I was so happy to receive gifted The 3rd edition of ‘Eating for Pregnancy: Your Essential Month-by-Month Nutrition Guide and Cookbook’. This nutrition guide and cookbook was recently released in July 2019 by Hachette Book Group and it had SO much information! It was written by specialists in perinatal nutrition, OB/GYN, and high-risk pregnancies. There’s 150 recipes divided by each of the 9 months of pregnancy! s that happened to involve things I could eat. There were a lot of recipes that were fun, fresh and delicious. Recipes include ones that are vegan and vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free and those for moms with gestational diabetes.

Apr 23

Apr 23 LOCKDOWN LOVE: National Picnic Day - Indoor / Rainy Day Picnics

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2020 Lockdown Love

(photo by Mikaela Ruth) I want to share cool foodie things to do at home! Have you tried having an indoor picnic? Pack cheese, bread, bagels, muffins, cookies, chips, crackers, sandwiches and bottled drinks into a basket. Set out a picnic blanket… Indoor picnics are great for boring, lazy, lockdown or rainy days… for bonding on a romantic date or family celebration… or for just treating yourself. Have a dinner date with string lights, flameless candles, a bottle of wine and romantic music. Have some family time and don’t forget the card games and pillow forts! Here’s your ultimate guide to throwing an indoor picnic!

Mar 29

Mar 29 8 Filipino Chef and Bakers' Fave Filipino Food Brands

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Filipino Food, Food, Foodie Fam, Culture, 0320 Filipino Chef Series

I asked 8 Northern California Filipino culinary artists what their favorite Filipino food brands are. Do you eat Magnolia icecream? Do you use Jufran banana sauce? Let’s see what Filipino brands you should try next!

Mar 27

Mar 27 8 Filipino Culinary Artists' Fave Filipino Condiment and Kitchen Stash

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Culture, Filipino Food, Food, Foodie Fam, 0320 Filipino Chef Series

I asked 8 Northern California Filipino culinary artists what their fave Filipino condiments are and what they like to keep their kitchens stocked with! Is your pantry fully stocked to make some great Filipino food? What is patis and what is bagoong?

Mar 26

Mar 26 8 Filipino Chef and Bakers' Fave Kitchen Tools

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Culture, Filipino Food, Food, Foodie Fam, 0320 Filipino Chef Series

I asked 8 Northern California Filipino culinary artists what their fave kitchen tool is! Time to add some new gear to your kitchen! Who loves their kitchen knives? Do you have what it takes? It’s time to gear up your kitchen arsenal!

Mar 24

Mar 24 What 8 California Filipino Chefs Make at Home

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Culture, Filipino Food, Food, Foodie Fam, 0320 Filipino Chef Series

I asked eight Northern California Filipino culinary artists what they love to make professionally and at home! We hear so much about chefs who just want to go home after a long day in the kitchen to make simple, easy comfort food. Do these chefs do the same?

Mar 22

Mar 22 5 Filipino Chefs/Bakers And Their Family Food Memories

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Culture, Fast Food, Food, Foodie Fam, 0320 Filipino Chef Series

I asked five Northern California Filipino culinary artists: What is your fondest memory of making Filipino food for others or of someone making Filipino food for you? Do you make food with your family? Get some ideas on how to make similar food memories here!

Mar 19

Mar 19 How 8 Filipino Star Chefs Started Out

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Culture, Filipino Food, Food, Foodie Fam, 0320 Filipino Chef Series

I asked seven Northern California Filipino culinary artists how they got started serving Filipino cuisine! Who always loved creating in the kitchen? Who learned later? What inspired them? Whether it be life changes that spur new hobbies or compliments from family and friends... why do they continue to do what they do?

Feb 23

Feb 23 25+ Kawaii Food Creators on IG

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Culture, Food, Foodie Fun, kyaraben

Follow these adorable accounts featuring character bento and baked goods from some wonderful creators. They’ll definitely make your Instagram feed much more kawaii! Some of these creators make delicious food for character bentos like kyaraben. Some of them make cute baked goods shaped like tsum tsum and other Disney characters! I love Charlie Brown and Peanuts dishes. Scroll on to see them all!

Nov 26

Nov 26 FOOD CULTURE: How to Hygge

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Foodie Fam, Together, Blogger Life, diy

Photo: Jill Wellington, Pixabay

Y’know those photos of mitten-clutched hot cocoas amongst fuzzy blankets and string lights? There’s a word for that level of coziness and a way to eat it, too! Here’s how to hygge! Hygge (pronounced “hoo-geh”) is a noun, adjective, verb, or compound noun. It’s the Danish term referring to a national Danish quality with no direct translation in English. It’s a cozy atmosphere which nurtures individual feelings of contentment, safety and relaxation. Hygge has qualities of humility, patience mindfulness and gratefulness.

Nov 1

Nov 1 YOU ASKED!: What I Wore in Muslim-Majority Countries

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Blogger Life

I have landed in one Islamic state, visited two Muslim-majority states and visited two Muslim secular states. When I travel, I am adamant on dressing in a way respectful to local culture. These are the fashionable and functional pieces I pack to make sure I can express my personality, respect local culture and pack in a smart, purposeful way!

Sep 23

Sep 23 FOOD: NECESSITY E1: Wind Youth Services

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Food

In this video, WIND Youth Services explains how life-changing relationships are built through family style meals. This organization based in Sacramento, California provides supportive services and opportunities to youth experiencing homelessness as they pursue self-determined lives of stability.

Jul 15

Jul 15 MY RECIPES: Chicken Adobo

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Jul 12

Jul 12 FRIDAY 5: FUN FOOD FINDS

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FRIDAY 5

Jun 25

Jun 25 JORDAN EATS: Must Eat Regional Food

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Travel, Food, Drink

I had so much fun eating in Jordan! If you are traveling through or visiting Jordan and you love food, here is a list of the Jordanian foods I recommend you try not to miss! These dishes include national dishes (some rooted in Bedouin culture) as well as dishes you may find through out the Levant (spread by Ottoman rule).

Jun 23

Jun 23 THE JORDAN RIVER: My Pilgrimage

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Travel, Culture, Blogger Life, History

I've shared posts about houses of worship that were not mine and 11 countries later, I finally get to write about my own pilgrimage. This is my experience visiting the Jordan River’s famed Bethany Beyond the Jordan Jesus Baptism Site. I've briefly been to Saudi Arabia and saw waves of ardent pilgrims. I understood the significance but not the immensely personal, non physical healing pilgrimages offer. I totally appreciate that now. 2019 really was out here choking me and those I love. I say this in all heart-wrenching honesty: I do NOT know how I could've made it out without this memory.

Jun 22

Jun 22 TOURING MADABA: Dead Sea, Mount Nebo & Jordan River

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Travel, Culture

Jordan has more to offer than Petra! Don’t forget about the Madaba area! In this ancient town, there’s 3 places we just had to visit! In this entry, learn facts about and tips on visiting the Dead Sea, Jordan River Jesus Baptism Site and Mount Nebo Moses Memorial.

Jun 20

Jun 20 TOURING PETRA: Tips for Visiting

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Travel, Culture

Petra, Jordan is an ancient city and one of the seven wonders of the world. It’s a huge tourist destination I suggest everyone needs to see! I’ve been asked over and over for tips on visiting so here we go!In this post. In this post: About Petra, Petra Visitation Tips, About Petra’s Animals, Major Points to See/Visit Along and Off the Trail, What to Wear, Stores, Stops and People and Photo Tips.