I moved to South Africa! I received a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellenbosch University for two years, 2021-2023. Stellenbosch University is in the Western Cape province, an hour drive east of Cape Town. I toured Cape…
Food, Media, & Culture
Exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Early March 2020, we were able to make a quick trip to Kuala Lumpur. Singapore is still months into its lockdown, so this is especially nostalgic for us to reflect back on our last trip.…
Our book has published!
We wrote a book about ‘food discourse,’ the language of food on cooking shows on Food Network, one of America’s most influential all-food, all-day television channels. Food Discourse of Celebrity Chefs of Food Network is…
London
One could spend a year in London and still not see everything. So much to do! See the iconic sites– Westminster, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and London Eye. Shop at historic Harrod’s and Fortnum…
Sun, sand, cable ride Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi is one of Malaysia’s best-known beach destinations. Rising from the Andaman Sea, the “Jewel of Kedah” is one of 99 islands that make up of the archipelago. Enjoy the beach for parasailing and jet-skiing,…
Hong Kong – tour and talk
Hong Kong, culturally rich and vibrant, is another Southeast Asian powerhouse. A 4-hour flight north of Singapore, Hong Kong is known as an alpha world city for its economic importance in the global network. We…
Phuket, Thailand
For mid-semester break, we went to Phuket, one of the largest islands and most popular beaches in Thailand, with coasts of soft, white sand and rainforested mountains in the interior. Activities abound from water sports,…
Honduras- 10 Cultural Observations
Living in another country for an extended period provides an opportunity to observe the people and culture at a more nuanced level. Being an outsider, we noticed things that surprised us but were unnoticed by…
Sushi Burritos: Fusion Cuisine
From Korean Tacos and Enchilada Meatball bakes to sushi burritos, fusion cuisines combine culinary practices of different cultures. Scholars have pointed out that fusion cuisine illustrates globalization and cultural hybridization, but ultimately what emerges is…
Honduran Fruit
Fruit in Honduras is a central part of the local diet and livelihood. Almond, mango, papaya, and banana trees grow throughout the city of Tegucigalpa and strawberries grow in abundance nearby and particularly in the…