REFLECTION FOR 2020: 12 QUESTIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL INTROSPECTION
Many years back, when the word ‘Zombie’ was becoming popular on mainstream media, my siblings and I were fascinated and still are by the dramatic depiction and characteristics of zombies and ghosts. I, the naughty older sister, will often cripple their young minds with the…
What I Really Wish For Christmas
I wish for a box full of love, respect, and acceptance. But what I’m handed is a box of food. I wish to see my name on the students’ list, but what I still get is labor on the fields. I wish I could sleep…
Outside In: New Cultures
My husband and I describe culture to our kids as:“The way we do things around here.” We explain to them that each family has its own culture, its own way of doing things. Some people eat dinner in front of the TV, some families are…
Zesty dishes for the Season
Mexican Chichen Soup (6 servings) Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 teaspoons canola oil ½ cup of water 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning 1 can (32 ounces) V8 juice 1 jar (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 package (10 ounces)…
Finding a new place to call home
a story of integration in the Egyptian countryside How do Western foreigners integrate when they travel and settle in other countries like Egypt? At a time when the topic of migration is at the center of debate, it is usual to take under scrutiny…
The Alphabet of Wilderness
The High Rules of Hieroglyphs In this episode, we crack the code of some old and untold mysteries fromthe splendid empire that was ancient Egypt. In short, we sail beyond theshore to explore the core that made the Egyptians adore nature and turnit into a…
Baitong Thai Cuisine Review
On sleepy street 209 lies a little kitchen where Thai chefs lovingly create food reminiscent of Thailand. Baitong Thai Cuisine, managed by NichaNatthanichaPhongmani, offers home-made pan-Thai dishes that are staggeringly authentic. The varied menu includes Thai curries, salads, soups, noodles, and creative appetizers. All of…
Outside In: The Significance of a Smile
When you say the word ‘poverty,’ I immediately think about the environment around me and the struggles that I witness day-to-day. Whilst poverty exists in all countries, it is often kept behind closed doors, brushed under the carpet, pushed to the edges of society. In…
FUSS-FREE & DELICIOUS ‘CHILLI BITES’(also called dhaltjies)
‘Chilli Bites’ is a snack that comes from South African Cape Malay heritage. We serve this dish as part of our starter menu, with our homemade Sweet Chili Sauce. INGREDIENTS 11/2 cups Chickpea flour ½ cup regular flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp coriander…
JAPANESE MOUTH-WATERING ‘Beef Ramen’
INGREDIENTS 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (1 pound) 1 teaspoon pepper 2 packages (3 ounces each) beef or Oriental-flavored ramen noodles 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 4 cups of water 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon…