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Personal Essays

Record Player

Social Media Plays More Singles Than Albums With Music And Food

Remember albums? As a kid, I would just drop the needle on a record or press play on a cassette. Even with Twisted Sister’s “Stay Hungry” album, one of my first cassettes, I rarely...
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Compass

Great Food in Every Direction

East, South, West or North? That’s a question I frequently ask myself. Being an independent writer and entrepreneur gives me freedom of movement for lunch most weekdays. I can work from anywhere on my...
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Robot Toys

What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Future of Food Writing

Artificial Intelligence doesn’t have five senses. Computers can’t convey how foods and drinks taste and smell…yet. Programs just regurgitate ideas that exist online and (sometimes) piece together and provide relevant information. AI isn’t forming...
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Book Food

I Wrote a Book! “History is Delicious” Makes Global Food Connections

“History is Delicious” showcases flavorful building blocks from different global cuisines. I share short stories about representative dishes from 18 different countries and also include fun chapters like Dumplings of the World, Noodles of...
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Kebabs Glendale

Which Restaurant Closures Would Hurt the Most?

Which restaurant closures would hurt you the most? Diners participating in pickup and delivery during the crisis should ask themselves that question when deciding where to order food. Restaurants currently face devastating limitations due...
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COVID-19 Sign

What Food Writing Looks Like in the COVID-19 Era and My Hopes For the Future

My digital scrapbook was dozens-deep with ideas, including an exploration of the term “chef-driven,” a story titled “5 Misconceptions About Kid-Friendly Restaurants,” and round-ups of items ranging from brownies to fish sandwiches. After March...
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