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Baby Reindeer: A Rough But Necessary Watch
Netflix’s latest viral hit hooks you with a premise of one twisted stalker story—but it is so much more than that. Baby Reindeer, created and starred in by Scottish writer and comedian Richard Gadd, is an emotionally heavy and highly nuanced exploration of abuse and trauma. It is tough and uncomfortable, as it should be.…
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Next Chapter
Nothing could be more terrifying than leaving the familiar for the uncertain. And yet, we do it. As I begin a new chapter in my career, I am excited and hopeful and terrified all at the same time. After nine long years, I have decided to leave my full-time job to chase after more creative…
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We’re in a Bit of a Pickle
This idiom has taken on a whole new meaning for me—a rather positive one. Since my last post, a lot (and I mean a lot) of things have happened, one of which is an unexpected feline adoption. Yep, I am now a cat mother. One Sunday last October, our dear Pickle found us. I recall…
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Creamy Pasta With Truffle Oil and Prosciutto
It’s been a while since I made some pasta dinner at home, but a recent craving called for some creamy truffle pasta, which I decided to top with prosciutto. A glass or two of wine may have been consumed with it too. For this recipe, you need some pantry staples like dry pasta, butter, and…
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Salmon Baked in Foil
If you have yet to enjoy the benefits of baking in foil, now is the time. This salmon dish turned out so moist and so flavorful I might just make baking in foil my go-to method for preparing my favorite fish. The foil helps lock in moisture and flavor, resulting in incredibly delightful morsels you…
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Omelette Tortilla Breakfast Rolls
Even though I’m not much of a breakfast person, I do enjoy my brunch — and having breakfast food for brunch. Two of my favorites: definitely omelettes and wraps. I often make omelette wraps as they’re always so satisfying and filling, but this time, I thought I’d vary it a wee bit and make rolls…
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Roasted Chicken and Chickpeas
Thanks to a friend’s recent suggestion, I decided to incorporate more chickpeas into my meals. I usually just use them whenever I make hummus, but chickpeas are definitely more versatile than that. So for a recent dinner, I thought I’d roast them along with my protein. I’m a big fan of one-pan meals, more so…
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Wagyu Beef Bulgogi Noodles
There are days when I want something quick and easy but am not really keen on ordering delivery or takeout. Usually, I look at what’s in the fridge and the pantry, and I try to come up with something simple but satisfying. A few days ago, I was wondering what to do with our remaining…
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Maruya (Banana Fritters)
There are good problems to have, like a surplus of fruit for example. In our case, we have ripening saba bananas waiting to be enjoyed. Last week, I made minatamis na saging (sweetened banana in brown sugar syrup). This week, I decided to revisit a childhood favorite I haven’t had in over a decade. I…
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Revisiting Manti Te’o’s Catfishing Case in Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist
During my true crime content binges, it’s not unusual for me to go into rabbit holes. For weeks at a time, I would be obsessed with a particular offshoot. It could be crypto fraud, art world cons, or catfishes. Just before this Netflix documentary dropped, I was consumed by YouTube compilations of MTV Catfish. No…
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