Tag: Food
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Gazpacho
There is cool comfort In the coldness of gazpacho That during summer Fills burning mouths Made from the souls Of martyred tomatoes Brought forth by the Earth and sun This cold sweet blood Brings balance To carless, unbridled passions Cold tasty bloody gazpacho Leaves pleasantries and joy The only kind to drink Warm, metallic blood ... -
Cornucopia
A swirling shell That holds inside Beauty and bounty Under the guise Of tart apples, sweet corn, Juicy grapes, and zesty squash Waiting for hungry visitors To arrive and nosh Leaves twirl downwards Around the banquet But people don’t come They tend to forget What true beauty and bounty Is needed for life ... -
Bread of Life
The sugary sweetnessThe bitter yet necessary salt Blending with unique flourIntoxicating yeastFills the air Water combinesMolded by the powerOf unseen handsTo flatten the prideFor true strength to rise Placed in the oven Warmness overflowsPreparing the bodyFor the harshness outsideWith a crusty skinYet holding dearTo the softness withinAs a guideFor its existenceUntil darknessOpens it’s mouthTo finally ... -
Traditions Aren’t Only For Holidays
This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The only difference is the words that are used. A tradition is just a habit that happens at a specific time of year. I have written about how my life hasn’t physically ... -
Fall Flavors
Penned by Destiny Constantin & Calpernia Charles Fall changes something insideMy heart feels more prominentMy stomach is warmThe feeling of happiness flows free Watching the leavesOn the trees change colorsGreen to red, orange to brownFeel of the holidays in the air Pumpkin spice flavorsBlatant and boldApple pie, cinnamon, nutmegAll spices screaming out loud Sweet treats ... -
Summertime Fruit
With summer fast approaching, thoughts of refreshing fruits have popped into my mind. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a crisp, light, delicious snack when it’s hot outside. And, this time of year, a variety of fruits are available. What are your favorites? Watermelons – They are a favorite summer companion. In fact, they’re my ... -
It’s A Fight To The Death: Part Two
Trigger warning: Eating disorder Do you ever have a nightmare where no matter how hard you try to run, your legs will not seem to move? It is terrifying to lose control of your limbs during a dream, but that is exactly what happened to me when the sun was out on a Saturday morning ... -
My Massachusetts Vacation
We recently enjoyed a week-long, fun-filled vacation in the beautiful state of Massachusetts. Not only does the state have several of our country’s top-notch hospitals and universities, but its seafood is world-famous, and the vast sports culture thrives. Additionally, Massachusetts is home to endless summertime and wintertime activities, and it is chock-full of magnificent history ... -
5 Reasons Why Americans Love Football Season
It’s that time of year that many Americans wait patiently to arrive. Fall means football Season. The NFL, college, high school, pee-wee football is everywhere you look. Why do people like it so much? What captivates society and captures our attention to this sport? These are the top five reasons society enjoys football in all ... -
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s that time of year again! Autumn, Halloween, and time to bust out the ingredients to whip up some of my favorite recipes. Pumpkin chocolate chips cookies are pure cakey goodness. The earthy, sweet pumpkin flavor, combined with semi-sweet chocolates make my mouth water as I sink my teeth in for a bite. Pumpkin Chocolate ...