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…
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Interview about Food Discourse and Cooking Shows
We were interviewed about our book: Food Discourse of Celebrity Chefs of Food Network (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019).Listen to our interview on the podcast New Books Network by Carrie Helms Tippen. New Books Network is a…
Comics and Humor as Key to Success in Public Awareness Posters in Singapore
We researched about the unique blend of humor and comics in public restrooms in Singapore and were featured in the news following our academic article in the Discourse, Context & Media journal. Key Findings We…
“Trailblazers”: Singapore’s Media Discourse of Lab-Grown Meat
Lab-grown meat, cultured meat, cell-based meat- what are they and what do they mean for the future of food? We explored this topic and talked about our research in a presentation for fellow linguists who also…
South Africa’s Culinary History through Cooking, Consumption, and Language
Thanks to the Culinary Historians of New York (CHNY), we received a Scholar’s Grant to research about South African food. The capstone was a presentation we gave on June 9, 2022, for the society. Here…
Northern Vietnam: Hanoi and Halong Bay
We ventured to northern Vietnam, starting and ending at Hanoi with an overnight stay at Halong Bay. The second largest city in Vietnam, its capital bustles with horns-honking narrow streets with vendors selling buttons, toys,…
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…