From My Desk

My writing brings together reporting, storytelling, and practical ideas at the intersection of food, culture, and everyday life.

I write about how food reflects history, migration, and identity—drawing from real places, real conversations, and lived experience, from cities like Mexico City to the Scottish Highlands. Through interviews and conversations with local producers and cultural voices, I aim to bring depth, authority, and context to each piece.

I also approach travel through a food lens, sharing guides and reflections designed around curiosity and shaped by learning from local communities and engaging meaningfully with the places I visit.

Alongside this, I share practical frameworks for cooking, meal planning, and feeding a family—simple, repeatable approaches, as well as seasonal recipes and recommendations focused on what to cook, what to try, and what’s worth paying attention to in real life.

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August 6, 2026

3 Rosé Wines To Try Before Summer Ends

One of the perks of being married to a wine snob—ahem, I mean enthusiast—is that I get to taste a lot of fantastic wine without having to do the work of sourcing it. And Mike loves to explore: he'll find…

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July 29, 2026

Meet Lisa Mattam, Founder of Sahajan

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa Mattam to talk about how she built Sahajan, a rising skincare brand that brings ancient Ayurvedic wisdom together with modern science. In our conversation, Lisa shares what inspired her to…

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July 21, 2026

S’mores Ice Cream

caption...Nothing says “summer nostalgia” like a sticky, gooey s’more… except sweet, melty ice cream! This recipe is the best of both worlds, and the end result is the perfect summer treat for kids and grown-ups alike.Best, Jenny is a reader-supported…

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