Painting with SpicesTaking the leap to solo travel.On March 10, I left for a four month solo backpacking trip across five different countries, Thailand, Nepal, India, Greece, and Turkey. The…Jan 28Jan 28
Painting with SpicesMasala Milk, a celebration of the full moon.Masala Doodh, “doodh” meaning “milk,” is a beverage originating from India that is typically drank during a full moon. And no, it’s not a…Jan 2Jan 2
Painting with SpicesSpicy Habanero Peanut SauceLast week I made this sauce to drizzle over my tofu-veggie-rice bowl I had made for myself and absolutely loved it. I had a habanero pepper…Nov 20, 2023Nov 20, 2023
Painting with SpicesFive senses and the present moment.I love to cook. There is something about hearing garlic getting minced, watching spices sizzle and pop, and feeling the texture of the…Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023
Painting with SpicesCreamy chickpeas smashed on toast, the best breakfast — find the recipe here!This morning I woke up craving something satisfying, creamy, and filling breakfast. I was dealing with a week of intense fatigue and…Oct 16, 2023Oct 16, 2023
Painting with SpicesCreating my first food content post for Instagram.After being in a dark place for a while about having insufficient income, feeling career confused, not getting any job interviews, and…Oct 7, 2023Oct 7, 2023
Painting with SpicesThis is the best thing I cook, and you can make it too. Cauliflowers, chickpeas, arugula, and more.About a year or so ago, while I was living in my studio apartment in the heart of San Francisco, I was sitting on my couch like any other…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Painting with SpicesMango.The mango. A fruit that I consider the gold of Mother Nature. She brings sweetness, tanginess, and softness to our taste buds as she…Aug 12, 20231Aug 12, 20231