Japan’s cuisine is a celebration of seasonality, simplicity, and balance. From vibrant market-fresh vegetables to carefully crafted bento boxes, every bite reflects a deep-rooted respect for ingredients. And when the New Year arrives, the food…
Posts By Kelsi Matwick
Exploring Future Food
I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Cultured Food: Innovations for a Sustainable Future conference at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), on January 17, 2025. I shared insights on “Singapore…
Kelsi teaching Culinary Diplomacy at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
As a Fulbright Lecturer and professor at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, I am teaching four courses in the Global Education Institute: culinary diplomacy, communicating science, diversity and inclusion, and intercultural communication. One…
Fulbright Japan 2024-2025
I’m thrilled to start my Fulbright Scholar program in Japan for the 2024-2025 academic year! This opportunity is not only a professional milestone but also a personal dream come true. The program started with a…
Kelsi- Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Japan 2024-2025
I am thrilled to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Japan for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. I will teach food and…
TRI-PTC Sprint Triathlon in Peachtree City, GA, Aug 13, 2022
Kelsi raced in the TRI-PTC Sprint Triathlon in Peachtree City, Georgia on Aug 13, 2022. She swam 500 yards in Lake Peachtree, biked 13 miles of gently rolling hills, and ran 3.1 mi along Peachtree…
Half Marathon of the Treasure Coast 2022
Great fun running the Half Marathon of the Treasure Coast, March 6, 2022, in Stuart, Florida! Beautiful 13.1-mile route along the coast and through the town, loaded with southern coastal Florida charm. Kelsi cruising! Running…
Miami Marathon 2022
Running the Miami Marathon 2022 was a great experience! The scenic route, organized expo, smooth race logistics, great support, plus terrific weather made running 26.2 miles really fun! The 20th anniversary of the marathon made…
Winelands, South Africa
Each wine estate has a unique wine and ambience. You’ll be guaranteed good food and beautiful views along the way!
Cape Peninsula, South Africa
Cape Peninsula is a spectacular mountainous sliver south of Cape Town, South Africa. The drive to the tip is one of the most scenic routes of South Africa leading to Cape of Good Hope. The…