Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 53
December 7, 2022
Support Culinary Historian's Peeling Back the Layers into the Roots of Turkish Baklava
You know you are in the presence of greatness when you learn of the work of someone who has dedicated their life to a passion.
Such is the case with Chef Channon Mondoux, a culinary historian and cultural anthropologist who has worked for decades researching, translating, cooking, and exploring historic Ottoman cuisine.
Chef Mondoux intrigues us all when she says, "Baklava is the quintessential Turkish dessert, legendary for its luscious flavor, delicate pastry,...
December 5, 2022
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Invite more awe
It’s in a child’s eyes the first time they see Mickey Mouse. It’s in a parent’s face when they meet their new addition for the first time. It’s in the eyes of an individual when they connect with that person or animal who’s made a huge difference in their life.
I felt it in my core the day I stood at the edge of Victoria Falls, and when I was blessed to witness sunrise atop Israel’s Masada. It’s those soul-shaking moments that imprint core memories you can somatically ...
December 1, 2022
7 Ways to Have More Fun While Camping With Your Family
Family camping can be enjoyable but also requires a lot of work. When camping, preparation is critical, but adding the kids only makes things more chaotic. On the other hand, nothing is more soothing than spending time in nature, sleeping outside, and taking a short break from daily life's troubles.
Any outing with the family in nature is labor-intensive. But you can rough it in style with a few easy family camping hacks and tips. Here are some practical sugges...
November 29, 2022
Magical Deliciousness! The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook: 75 Recipes for a Year of Magical Celebrations
Publisher's note: While we love Hogwarts and the Harry Potter universe, we do not condone the author's views and transphobia.
I'm so happy to introduce you to my favorite celebratory cookbook, written by one of my favorite authors. The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook: 75 Recipes for a Year of Magical Celebrations, by Rita Mock-Pike, is a treasure for cooking delicious holiday foods all year round.
While my kitchen is not Hogwarts-esque, or even hou...
November 28, 2022
Read This: Build a House
It’s a story that began with a song.
It is also a story that began long before the song or the book came to be.
The story began when the first enslaved people came to what is now the United States.
“You brought me here
to build a house...”
Rhiannon Giddens begins the song, and the text of Build a House.
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That first person perspective and economy of word winds through the story of building a house, raising crops, making a life, really for someone else, as Mikai’s i...
November 26, 2022
Lama Ba Saad: #studyabroadbecause it gives us the opportunity to see the world
This article is based on the experiences of an international student from Saudi Arabia, Lama Ba Saad. I chose to share her story because I discovered many interesting and unique things about her country, and learnt from her how she overcame her challenges in Canada.
Lama Ba Saad is a student at Fanshawe College. She dreams to be a nurse in future and loves drawing.
What motivated your decision to pursue a degree abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
Since m...
The Wreck of Northwest Flight 2501 Submerged in Lake Michigan
The approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms attest to the power of the Great Lakes. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series that explores Michigan's coasts, I heard or read the tales left behind by those ill-fated ships. They add a somber, but compelling backdrop to Michigan’s waterways. The following story deviates from the shipwreck theme. In addition to the thousands of ships that surrendered to the wate...
November 22, 2022
I Want to Buy Crypto: Chainlink or Ethereum?
There are numerous crypto platforms that offer their tokens and coins in the market. Some of them are on the top-traded list, and others are less popular. Anyway, experienced investors recommend holding both leading crypto assets, such as BTC and ETH, and adding your investment portfolio with less popular coins and tokens, such as Dash, Link, etc.
In this article, we will compare Ethereum and Chainlink projects, mention ETH and Link price, and ...
Read This: A Passion for Japan
I've got a book for you that will bring you such joy! A Passion for Japan, edited by John Rucynski, is both an ode to building community, and an interesting, in-depth ethnographic look at being a long-term expat resident in Japan. I LOVE it.
Here's why:
Everyone seeks community, which can be difficult, especially now, in a pandemic. How do we build one, find a place, deeply connect? In this book, long-term residents of Japan share their passions (narratives inclu...
November 21, 2022
Music for Reflecting on Change
Change. It is a constant; at times welcome, at times resisted, at times unnoticed until much later.
Wherever you find yourself in the world at this moment, you know the effects of change, in politics, in personal life, in climate and nature, and in many other spheres.
Music to offer you varied perspectives as you live through and think about change:
Calum MacCrimmon, who is a member of the band Breabach from Scotland, was looking out his window at quiet streets during ...
