Food

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Imported fruit can be costly, and its flavor varies because of differences in variety, growing conditions, and taste preferences. (European oranges skew tart because locals like their juice sour, while American varieties cater to the nation’s sweet tooth.)

The Last Days of American Orange Juice | The Atlantic

A vibrant illustration features a glass of orange juice and chopped oranges, accompanied by a headline about the decline of American orange juice.

2/1/25 →

A sunny weekend for the first time since the end of last year!

A cozy room corner features a potted plant, a decorative mirror, a vase with dried flowers, and various small decorative items on a table. A sunlit cityscape with a view from a balcony, featuring a potted tree, wooden railing, and distant buildings under a clear sky. A woman is sitting with a baby in a cafe adorned with various wall decorations and a large teddy bear on the bench. A narrow urban street is lined with modern buildings and a sidewalk featuring a few outdoor tables and chairs. Four beer cans are stacked on a kitchen countertop, each featuring distinct and colorful designs.

1/16/25 →

Been telling y’all to stay away from “zero” and “diet” soda. This shit does more harm than good:

Some of the artificial sweeteners in zero-calorie sodas (…) appear to shift the microbiome in ways that impair the body’s handling of sugar. (There has been) striking declines in microbial diversity. Some of our gut bacteria have disappeared altogether.

[≠]

1/16/25 →

This man is my hero:

“The food here is different,” he said in a heavy French accent. “Bigger portions. Too much salt. Too much sugar.” He decided to enroll in a paid study at his wife’s new workplace. It was exploring why the American diet, compared with almost any other, causes people to gain weight and develop chronic diseases”

1/6/25 →

A quick visual recap of this past holiday season :) (full post on the blog)

A child is playing with a stuffed animal dressed in a colorful outfit on a patterned carpet. A person wearing a hat stands in front of a café counter with a menu board and coffee equipment. A busy street with several cars parked along a row of historic brick buildings adorned with festive decorations. A winding road curves through a leafless forest under a partly cloudy sky. A colorful sunset casts a warm orange and purple glow as silhouettes of bare trees and telephone wires create a striking contrast against the sky. A decorated Christmas tree stands beside a fireplace with stockings and a child admiring the tree. A person is standing in front of a Dunkin' store near a parking area. A table is set with a variety of breakfast foods, including French toast, berries, bacon, cinnamon sticks, and pastries. A stroller is parked on a sidewalk in front of a yard with inflatable Christmas decorations, including a tree, gingerbread figures, and a snowman. A suburban street features leafless trees lining the sidewalk, with houses and a fire hydrant visible under a partly cloudy sky. A wide, futuristic-looking metro station features an arched ceiling with geometric patterns, escalators, and tracks flanked by platforms with a few people walking. A trendy bar features a long counter with yellow tufted seating, stylish hanging lights, and a variety of drinks displayed on shelves behind it. A plate with fried chicken on biscuits, hash browns, and a small bowl of gravy is on a counter next to hot sauce bottles and utensils. A historic multi-story building stands at a street corner with a street sign and lampposts under a cloudy sky. A person wearing glasses and a Batman hoodie takes a selfie in a blue-lit environment with an escalator in the background. Several vintage airplanes are displayed inside a museum with signage indicating different airlines. A stylish living room features a green curved sofa, yellow armchairs, a geometric black-and-white rug, and a glass coffee table, with artwork and an elegant dining area visible in the background. A cozy living room scene shows two children playing with toys on a colorful rug alongside a fluffy dog, with board games and books visible on a nearby shelf. A restaurant entrance featuring the signage for The Cheesecake Factory. A serene river flows through a peaceful landscape with leafless trees under a clear blue sky. A person holds a clear plastic cup of beer in focus, with plates of food like mac and cheese and possibly coleslaw blurred in the background.

12/28/24 →

Let me tell you: seeing relatives during the holidays without caffeine or alcohol… wouldn’t recommend!

12/1/24 →

Finally got to check out #DelhiBazaar in Paris 🤩

11/18/24 →

Some more pics from a very eventful and memorable weekend

11/15/24 →

🎶 I typically only work 4 days a week, so Fridays are big important family days

10/28/24 →

Mondays amirite…

10/27/24 →

Sunday Yum-day

10/26/24 →

Weekend shots

10/5/24 →

Big cleaning day at home today + running some errands too

9/7/24 →

Some early week-end action

Attended my very first Baltimore Orioles game

5/29/24

What a game to attend!

It all started when local friends of ours let us know they could get us good tickets. We went together, only to realize we were sitting 2 rows above the Baltimore Orioles' clubhouse (🤯). Despite the risk of rain, we arrived early, were able to snuck in the (folded) stroller, and sat in our seats.

It was incredible to see the level of talent and athleticism in person, live in the stadium. The speed at which the pitchers throw the ball is incomprehensible, especially taking into account the distance and precision they need to reach the zone. And the ability of a batter to analyze a pitch and try to hit the ball is a real feat.

But the highlight came when our star Gunnar Henderson absolutely blew the roof off Camden Yards with that second-inning grand slam, turning a 1–1 nail-biter into a 5–1 Orioles party and you could feel the sweep-avoiding energy flip instantly. And the fact that slam was Gunnar’s 50th career homer just made it feel like one of those “we’re watching a superstar era” nights for O’s fans.

Grateful to have seen and witnessed it, along with seeing our ace Corbin Burnes shoving for seven sharp innings. It felt like Boston never really had a way back into the game.

A digital ticket displays a May 29, 2024, baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. People are watching a baseball game as players and team staff gather on the field, with a lively crowd in the stands. A baseball game is underway at a well-lit stadium, with players on the field and spectators watching from the stands. A baseball game is in progress at a stadium filled with fans, viewed from behind home plate. A person is holding a can of IPA beer with a baseball-themed design in a sports stadium. Two people are sitting in stadium seats, smiling, with one wearing a raincoat and the other wearing a baseball cap and jersey. A lively baseball game is taking place in a stadium with a large crowd watching. Fans watch a live baseball game from the stands, with the field and scoreboard visible in the background. Baseball players are standing near the field while spectators watch from the stands. A series of framed sports memorabilia and photographs are displayed on a wall above a small round table with plates and food.