I’m loving all the ways small businesses are learning to be creative while immersed in a pandemic and global crisis. Il Palio, one of my favorite Chapel Hill restaurants, has… [Continue Reading]
Category: Lifestyle
As Asian food becomes more mainstream, I started noticing more chopsticks as food props in food photography when I browse Instagram and food blogs. I personally use chopsticks in my… [Continue Reading]
The following personal essay about grief and testament to why we should wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic was originally written by my brother, Jesse Nguyen. I’m reposting with his… [Continue Reading]
My dad, my favorite person, died January 11, 2019. One of our shared passions was our love for reading. I used to stress myself out with my annual goal to… [Continue Reading]
I love when my photography business introduces me to inspiring female entrepreneurs. One of my photography clients and friend launched a cooking class component to her food business. I had… [Continue Reading]
For those who are curious and not in this world, a media event when it comes to the restaurant scene is a tasting or event that a restaurant or its… [Continue Reading]
One of my biggest sources of anxiety, when I moved to North Carolina, was figuring out how to make friends as a thirty-something. I was warned that it will take… [Continue Reading]
Full Disclosure: Maggie’s Farm sponsored this post about how gardening has helped my mom with her grief. All thoughts and words are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands… [Continue Reading]
I’ve been blogging about food since 2009, since before the age of “Everyone is an Influencer” and before even the existence of Instagram. Through the years of sharing my opinions… [Continue Reading]
Full Disclosure: Lucy Meifield Chocolate sponsored this post but all thoughts and words are my own. I strive to partner with brands that align with my values and Lucy Meifield Chocolate’s values… [Continue Reading]