Category: food science
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Conquering the Fear of Rejection
Having the privilege to say “no” to anything is really valuable. It’s a way to establish a boundary if you’re being hurt or if you need to wait for something potentially more suitable for you. However, being on the receiving end of said “no” can sting. In fact, for a lot of people, it usually…
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The Best Healthy Desserts in Los Angeles (Part 1)
This is a love song to all my dessert fanatics! Respectfully, I must cordially request anybody who doesn’t have a raging sweet tooth to leave. TOTALLY kidding. However, perhaps we can convert you otherwise. Let’s be honest, here: healthy desserts in Los Angeles are plentiful to go ’round. Perhaps not in the most budget-friendly forms…not…
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Baking With Monkfruit!
MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE shoutout to my mother for helping with the recipes! Ever since my youngest sister started her first year at university, my mother has much more time on her hands to read, make flower arrangements, and of course, bake! Additionally, now that I’ve begun working in a hybrid manner, I have more time…
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Making Food Science Barbie Memes Because I Couldn’t Resist
Whoever’s on the Barbie movie marketing team deserves a RAISE. Every single team member. Seriously, I’ve been having an absolute blast with the Barbie Selfie AI generator! In spirit of the hype, I’ve made some food science-related Barbie memes of myself for a light laugh. Hope you like them too! This reel has kindly been…
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An Erewhon Support Group is Needed
Dear Erewhon… …or air-WON. Era-waan. Truthfully, depends on the mood. The breeze flushes me through a randomly overcast day, my cheeks titillating with the coolness of the sky. I’m wearing only one layer of sunscreen as opposed to thirteen (yay! No sun damage!). I briskly cross the street amidst the cars tapping their tires to…
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Life Update: Food Science Student to ACTUAL Food Technologist + Obtaining my Dream Job!
Oh my, how do I even begin this blog post? My hands still tingle while typing this out because of how excited I am of this new reality! Whenever I experience extreme stress–both positive and negative–any modicum of structure just flies out the window. But alas, one can only try! Growing up, I’ve always been…
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How to Cook a Fantastic Holiday Dinner (there’s no wrong time to celebrate)
In spirit of Chinese New Year coming up–at least for those of you who celebrate–it’s time to anticipate large family gatherings. LARGE ones. Specifically, events where food will serve as a major centerpiece of pleasure (or disorder). Obviously with masks, social distancing, and lots of hand sanitizer. However, if you don’t plan to physically attend…
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2021 Goals: Re-branding my YouTube Channel, Work Endeavors, and Personal Life Pursuits
And a gooooooooood morning to you all, folks! Hello, happy December! Yes, my birthday passed, I am graduating EARLY (what?! Although, there will be a delay in sending my tassel and graduation cap and robe), and my internship has ended this Friday. I personally have been in a mental spiral of “unrealness” where everything feels…
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Why You Need to Clean Your Kitchen, Dining Tables, etc. (more often than you do, trust me)
As a fourth year Food Science major and someone who knows dirty dishes and stained counter tops far too well, I feel incredibly compelled to write this blog post. Truthfully, I have also been guilty of forgetting one or two (once eight) dishware in the kitchen sink for a day and overlooking some cleaning and…
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What We Should Account For in Food More Often, But Probably Don’t (Hint: it’s not fiber or added sugar)
Well folks, it’s time to celebrate: Happy 100 Years of Popularized Calorie Counting! Yep, calorie counting propelled in prominence beginning in the post-war era during the 1920s, though the existence of the calorie was discovered long before. Ever since we began viewing the numbers on our food labels and instructed to pay more attention to…
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