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…
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Exploring Tokyo’s Historic Landmarks: Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace
Tokyo is a city where history and modernity blend, and nowhere is this more evident than in its iconic landmarks. On a recent visit with colleagues from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, we explored…
Japanese Calligraphy and Nohgaku performing art
I was able to participate in a Japanese calligraphy session and a Nohgaku performing art workshop during my stay at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology as a visiting professor Fulbright Scholar. Shu-ren, a professional…
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…
Presentation at Asian Civilizations Museum, Singapore
We were speakers at the Monday Morning Lectures series at the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore. Invited by Friends of the Museum, we gave a live presentation on beef and its historical and cultural significance…
Zip, Bike, and Cook in Phuket, Thailand
A tropical, beach island, Phuket, Thailand, is only a two-hour flight from Singapore, so we love to go as often as we can. In a recent trip, we did a zip line, a coast-to-coast bike…
Chocolate Tasting Class: Workshop on how to taste and talk about chocolate, March 13, 2023
As chocolate and language experts, we gave a chocolate tasting class! We guided participants on how to taste and talk about chocolate. We shared the fascinating history of chocolate and how chocolate is made. Then,…
Food and Culture of Mexico
Living in Cancun and Playa del Carmen for 6 months, August 2020 to February 2021, has been a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the culture and life of Mexico. The local produce and markets are colorful…
Tulum, Mexico
Just an hour south of The Royal Haciendas resort, where I (Kelsi) was staying, Tulum made for a great day trip that was rich in Mexican culture and history.