Caterpillars, Scorpions, Frogs, Oh My!
If I told you that eating insects could solve world hunger, would you do your part and eat a bug? That’s what entomophagist (a person who…
Making Tamarind Paste
Is there a particular candy that evokes childhood memories for you? My most turbulent teenage years can be conjured up by the sweet, sour…
Massaman Curry
Ever go out to a restaurant and taste the most amazing dish, only to have no idea what you just ate? Like it was an amalgamation of flavors…
Durian, The King of Fruits
When I was a teenager, weekends and holidays were dedicated to prayer and visiting the temple to do volunteer work. Our neighborhood temple…
First Encounters: Pandan, The Vanilla of Southeast Asia
Ever wonder what makes mango sticky rice so mesmerizing? It’s not the coconut milk, it’s not the glutinous rice, nor the scrumptious mango…
Northern India: Punjab
For many Americans, the thought of visiting India is exotic and a little scary. You might enjoy delicious ethnic cuisine, but you might…
Jalandhar Express
When’s the last time you took a train ride? Maybe you commute on the train like President Biden, or you haven’t sat in one since you were a…
Mounting a Solitaire Ring
While visiting my family in California, I picked up a pile of mail we accumulated while traveling the past year. In it, I found treasures —…
Documenting Work (A.I.-Powered Work)
I hate documenting work. It’s probably the most boring part of any job, yet it is so crucial to collaboration. If you don’t document your…
Pre-Vacation Checklist Powered by A.I.
Do you ever come home from vacation, exhausted, feeling like you need another vacation? I think part of that feeling stems from opening the…
Jujubes and Adventures Cooking on the Go (A.I. Powered Home Cooking)
This probably isn’t common, but do you ever itch to cook while you’re traveling? Call me weird, but I do, and that’s why I bring a minimal…
Raj Kachori
Have you ever had a dish haunt you? I can’t describe my obsession as a simple craving, because it is so much more than that. The moment I…