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What’s Shakshuka? Shakshuka means “all mixed up.” This dish was believed to have originated in either Yemen or Tunisia. It consists of eggs cooked in a skillet with tomato sauce, peppers, onions, other herbs, or cheese. It’s usually served with bread (Kantor, 2017). Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions The Many Faces of Shakshuka Shakshuka can […]
Social Work Month occurs every March, celebrating social work professionals. In addition, within the dedicated month, we acknowledge World Social Work Day on the 21st of March. I’m proud to be a licensed clinician. I enjoy helping people and making a difference in their lives. However, I’ll be honest, being a social worker can be […]
Strawberries and Spring! Happy Spring Eve! We’re continuing with another post on one of my favorite spring fruits. This week, I’m sharing a simple recipe for strawberry jam. To learn more about spring fruits, check out last week’s post. Strawberry Jam Recipe Yields: 1 cup Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Difference Between Pectin & Gelatin I thought […]
Getting Ready for a Spring Awakening! Spring is right around the corner- the following Monday, to be exact. I’m ready to begin a new season. Spring, to me, is about new and fresh beginnings. Furthermore, it’s about growth, evolution, and development. Last spring, I baked a delicious quick bread with a zesty glaze made with […]
International Women’s Day Hey, Ladies! Today is OUR day! International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day recognizing and celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and diplomatic achievements. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equivalence (International Women’s Day, 2023). IWD 2023 Theme This year’s IWD theme is #EmbraceEquity. The campaign engages […]
Impressive Mushroom Pâté Appetizer Spread Want to inspire your loved ones with this mushroom pâté spread? I was amazed after I made this dish. It wasn’t too appetizing to the eye, but it was delicious. Let’s get right into it. Mushroom Pâté Recipe & Kitchen Equipment Yields 12 ounces Cooking Instructions More Health Benefits In […]
Thai Cuisine We explored Thai food in my World Cuisines course in culinary school. That was my favorite class during my culinary school journey. It was 12 weeks long, but I wished it was longer. There were so many more cuisines I wanted to explore. Vegan Green Thai Curry Recipe & Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions […]
Love is in the Air! Happy Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day has numerous meanings in today’s society. It’s not a holiday for couples. Instead, it’s commemorated amongst singles and friends, too. It’s love celebrated all around. Galentine’s Dinner One of my girlfriends and I celebrated Galentine’s Day at Vein at Kakaʻako. The food was terrific, […]
Valentine’s Day Greetings Valentine’s Day is this week, and I want to send LOVE to everyone! This is one of my favorite holidays, in addition to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Love in ALL Ways Love is a glorious and triumphant feeling to experience and receive. Love comes in all forms and guises and is […]
January, We Out! Goodbye! Happy February and #WellnessWednesday! The first month of 2023 is through. The month had its moments of quickness and stagnancy. I hope January treated everyone well and that the year was a beautiful start. Ongoing Discovery January was a whirlwind. I learned more about myself and how I handle positive and […]
