Recipe: Venezuelan Pupusas
Lately, mi familia has been loco for pupusas. In case you're wondering, pupusas are a delicious Latin American dish consisting of meat,...
Pupusas at the Pupuseria - Recipe for an El Salvadoran Staple
A few months ago, I had never heard of a pupusa. Then, someone pointed out that the brightly colored four-room house, which had served as...
Kombucha 101: What Is Kombucha?
Several years ago, I read an article about the amazing health benefits of a weird, fermented, fizzy tea. While not sold on its "magic...
Recipe: Spiced Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate, also known as cocoa, drinking chocolate, or chocolate tea, is decidedly a comfort food. I remember long snow days at my...
Oscars, Anyone? How to Host a Hollywood Party
To make the Oscar statue, all you will need is a Ken or similar doll, a small plastic bowl, and a can of gold spray paint...
Chocolate Tea... Well, That's Just About the Best Thing Ever
I walked into my local grocery store yesterday looking for Earl Grey tea. I walked out with a charming tin of... hmm... we'll call it...
Don't Do That With Chopsticks: Travel Etiquette Tips
As a freelance writer, one of my frequent occupations involves writing travel guides for international tourists to Japan. I've not yet...