A Crispy, Golden Treat from Zambian Cuisine Sweet Potato Fritters are a beloved snack and street food in Zambia, made from grated or mashed sweet potatoes, lightly spiced, and deep-fried until golden brown. These fritters are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and naturally sweet, making them perfect for breakfast, a midday snack,…
If Everything Everywhere All at Once were a person, it would be the most chaotic, over-caffeinated, emotionally unstable, and absurdly wise friend you have—the one who somehow makes you laugh, cry, and question the meaning of life in the span of a single conversation. This movie isn’t just a film; it’s a full-body experience. It…
If there is one dish that embodies the soul of Cuban home cooking, it’s Picadillo. This hearty, flavorful ground beef stew is a staple of Cuban cuisine, found in homes, cafeterias, and family gatherings across the island. With its perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, Picadillo is a dish that reflects Cuba’s rich culinary…
Caldren was lost. Walking along a ridge he consulted the weathered map in his hand. Up until this point the map was leading him unerringly towards the destination. He left his entire life behind on the chance that this map and the journal it was folded into were real and he didn’t know what he…
So I had this idea that had been percolating in my head for a while for a story and I always wanted to sit down and write it out to see what form it would take. I actually had a one note page with some idea snippets and overall themes and worldbuilding but never sat…
Before Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys were just that band your dad probably listened to while waxing his surfboard, cranking out sunny, harmonized odes to cars, girls, and the California dream. Then Brian Wilson went ahead and dropped this album—a record so ambitious, so breathtakingly beautiful, that it didn’t just change music, it made the…
In Turkish cuisine, where vegetables are often the star of the meal, Kabak Yemeği (pronounced kah-BAHK yeh-MEH-ee) holds a special place as a light, healthy, and flavorful zucchini dish. Found in home kitchens across Turkey, this dish is a staple of Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine, where fresh, seasonal vegetables are celebrated. Kabak Yemeği is a…
A Dish of Comfort and Tradition In the heart of Vietnamese cuisine, few dishes are as deeply cherished as Phở (pronounced “fuh”). While Phở Bò (beef pho) is the more internationally recognized version, Phở Gà (chicken pho) holds a special place in Vietnamese households as a lighter, more delicate alternative—one often associated with home-cooked comfort,…
Prelude | 15 years ago CCaldren curled up by the fire as his mother settled into her customary spot in the old wooden chair by the hearth. Sleep tugged at his eyelids, but he fought it, as small boys often do, afraid he might miss something important. “Tell me a magic story,” he said, stifling…
There are albums that make you feel. And then there’s Blue, which doesn’t just make you feel—it undoes you. It strips you down to your rawest, most vulnerable self, forces you to stare directly into your own soul, and somehow, by the time it’s over, you’re grateful for the experience. There has never been, and…