Category Archives: Food Writing
The San Diego I Never Knew
When I was growing up in San Diego, we rarely walked to a good restaurant. I lived in a suburban area; there were none nearby. Instead, we sat in our cars, drove fifteen miles, and searched for parking. The five-minute … Continue reading
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Street Food
Apparently, Senegalese street food pales in comparison with what is available in other West African countries. But we have to make do with what we have. Here, a random sampling of things I encounter on the streets in Kolda. I … Continue reading
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Ramadan via Food Porn: My Unlikely Discoveries About Homesickness and Desire
Ramadan started last week. As you probably already know, Ramadan is a time of fasting and contemplation, a time when denying yourself your physical needs brings you to a higher level of spirituality and compassion for those who do not … Continue reading
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A Food Diary
Here are 7 photos. One week’s worth of lunches. Depending on your point of view, this may look varied, or monotonous. My host mother is an excellent cook.
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Mutton Dibi and Candied Macadamias: A Holiday Food Memoir
The overarching motive of my work as an urban agriculture volunteer is food security. Mirroring that is the overarching theme of my daydreaming: food. Food that I cannot have. Food that I could buy in the market here and transform … Continue reading
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