By now, it should come as no surprise to you that my happy place is the spot right in front of my oven, where I can sit, leaning against the base of my kitchen sink, and watching my dough (or batter) babies rise in real-time. It is both agonizing and exhilarating; like watching paint dry or water boil if either of those activities led to a sweet treat. Watching chocolate melt … [Read more...] about Baking: The Kind of Therapy You Can Get in a Box
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Joker
When one thinks of Gotham City, they are quick to associate it with one of the most famous villains to come out of it, Joker. The Joker is a famous villain that society knows through comic books, and movies like The Dark Night and Suicide Squad, where he was the villian. Joker, is a recently released film that tells an origin story of how Joker came to be. Joaquin Phoenix … [Read more...] about Joker
Islamophobia in Media
A recent study evaluating twenty-five years of news coverage in America found that only eight percent of news regarding Islam can be characterized as positive (Ghattas). The media portrays Islam in a more negative manner than cancer, alcohol, and cocaine (Ghattas). Muslims are a religious minority in America who are subject to constant discrimination as a result of unjust … [Read more...] about Islamophobia in Media
Vegan Baking: The Absence of Butter, Eggs, and All Things Good in the World
Anyone that has ever met me can attest to the fact that, within an hour after our initial introduction, mention of my legendary brownies is inevitable and, usually, welcomed with open arms. I owe their popularity to the eggs that triple in volume when I whip them up in my stand mixer and all the butter that is melted with the chocolate to reach the decadent, creamy consistency … [Read more...] about Vegan Baking: The Absence of Butter, Eggs, and All Things Good in the World
Jexi
“Hey, Siri” or “Hey, Alexa”, two phrases that when one hears, they already associate it with the product it represents. These products represent the new age of technology, and how much we rely on these products to help us out in our everyday life. Jexi, is a newly released film that tells the story of Phil, a man who relies on his phone “ Jexi” to get through the day. This … [Read more...] about Jexi