Issue 8: Place
Featuring the work of online writing students from all over the world, we’re exploring what it means to experience a place through food. From Virginia Beach to Bend, Atlanta to Guam (and of… Continue reading
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: A Visitor’s Guide to Atlanta’s Extraordinary Community & Culinary Culture, by Josh Misko
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard over the years: “Atlanta? Yea I’ve been there on a business trip. Stayed downtown, was not impressed.” Little do travelers like this know that… Continue reading
Oh, SNAP! A Guide to Food Benefits, by Deborah Miller
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say this: I hate grocery shopping. Well, maybe “hate” is a strong word. Like many young adults, I’ve had to learn how to shop for… Continue reading
Eating Ice Cream on Portland’s East Side with Kids, by Rebekah Jones
My son, Liam, is almost three years old and obsessed with ice cream. “Can I have ice cream?” is often his first question in the morning, and his last one at night. Being… Continue reading
A Vegetarian Twist on an Iconic Hawaiian Dish: Tofu Musubis, by Ryenne Cordeiro
After moving from Hawai’i to Oregon for school, I felt a huge culture shock. I lost touch with a huge part of my Hawaiian identity. Rather than a delicious musubi, I was met with subpar chicken ceasar wraps from the dining hallthat always seemed to make my stomach hurt. Growing up in Hawai’i, I always felt this pressure to perpetuate my culture. I don’t speak Hawaiian. I… Continue reading
A Day About Tea: An Honest Visit to Local Tea Shops in Corvallis, by Michael Lerch
In Corvallis, Oregon, many of its residents pride themselves on their love and appreciation for “Coffee Culture.” However, thatdidn’t sit well with me, being the tea enthusiast I am. I decided that it was time to raise awareness for other tea enthusiasts to learn about some of the local places that… Continue reading
WHO DOES IT BEST: Three competition reality TV shows that use food to impact gameplay, By Adriana Gutierrez
If you’re like me, you’re a fan of competitive reality TV shows that put a bunch of grown adults in a secluded area to play highly orchestrated games or throw them in the… Continue reading
Doughnuts: The Best Way to Convert Your Children, by Aubrey Smith
Growing up in a small town in the Southwest almost naturally implies that on Sunday morning, most of us in the area were being coerced out of bed and into one of the nearby… Continue reading
A Guide to Salem’s Special Food Cart Community, by Haley Lenhart
Welcome! I’m excited to share with you my journey through Salem, Oregon’s vibrant food cart scene, which left me feeling energized, inspired, and hungry for more! As someone who has traveled the world, I’ve… Continue reading
Krazy for Bubble (Boba) Tea, by Valery McBride
Did everyone see this page header January 29, 2023 on Google? If not, you missed out. Not only were the graphics simple, colorful and full of the cutest little woodland creatures, it was… Continue reading
Yearning for Comfort & Sunshine, by Natalie Joyce-Maeda
As much as we’d like to see the Pandemic years behind us, the coronavirus is still circulating, albeit at a smaller percentage, among us. Socially and business wise, we are still learning how… Continue reading
Coffee by the Ocean: The Melting Pot that is Guam, by Paul King
Guam is a tiny place that most Americans have never heard of, way out in the Pacific Ocean, as in about 5,800 miles away from San Francisco is an island that takes up… Continue reading
Top 5 Food Prep Scenes in Film, by Anthony Nelson
Food preparation scenes in movies can be both entertaining and mouth-watering. Whether it’s a simple ingredient or a complex dish, the art of food prep on the big screen can leave a lasting… Continue reading
