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Continue reading →: Love Made Edible
By pure happenstance, in my family, birthdays and events often occur in clusters. Between siblings, their partners, parents, nieces, and nephews, our special dates tend to be plotted in tight formations throughout the calendar. As our family continues to expand, these occasions seem to come around more quickly with each…
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Continue reading →: Kōji
Let’s wind the clock back for a moment… Six years ago, on an average Saturday morning, I’d typically rise at the crack of dawn, as I’ve never been a great sleeper. I’d lie still for a moment in a futile effort to convince myself that I could avoid the throbbing…
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Continue reading →: Mirepoix
In my late twenties, I made the reckless decision to sell nearly all of my admittedly meagre possessions and travel. After attempting to quit my job and being granted a leave of absence instead, I stuffed the remaining essentials – a few t-shirts, two pairs of jeans, and a denim…
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Continue reading →: Speed Dating
“I watch cooking change the cook, just as it transforms the food.” Laura Esquivel Introducing oneself to an audience for the first time can feel a lot like speed dating. You’re afforded the briefest of moments to leave a lasting impression on a group of people who know nothing about…