After spending 13 months in Australia, it has finally come time to say goodbye. Grieving the end of one chapter of life while simultaneously feeling ecstatic about the next is a confusing emotional state to navigate. It helps that I’ve traveled these roads before. Many times in fact. My adult life has been a series […]
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“What is your favorite food?” is perhaps one of the most difficult questions for a foodie to answer. After 28 years of life, I have mine: Pizza! Pizza is easy to eat. It can gussied up with fancy toppings or it can be classic and simple. It’s perfect for sharing. It’s often super affordable. It’s
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I’m totally, utterly, and hopelessly obsess with cookies. They are the perfect dessert, after all. Easy to eat, totally mobile, usually affordable, ageless, classless, and just so delicious. New York City is a cookie lover’s dream (click HERE for the 411), and home to the pioneer of the giant mega cookie: Levain Bakery. No matter
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No matter where life takes me, New York City seems to follow. There’s always someone wearing a New York Yankees hat. Or a billboard for the Real Housewives of New York. Or a New York-inspired restaurant. Brisbane alone is home to The Brooklyn Burger Depot, Red Hook, NYC Bagel Deli, 51st Street and 5 Boroughs.
A Tasty Quest to Find the Best New York Style Pizza in Brisbane Read More »
You never really know a place until you live there. After 13 months in Australia, here are 10 facts about Australian culture that I’ve learned!
10 Facts About Australian Culture That I’ve Learned in 13 Months Read More »
Mr. Treat is the new star of the Brisbane cookie scene, but does it live up to the hype? Find out with this honest review.
The Best Cookie in Brisbane?: A Review of Mr. Treat Read More »
When it comes to polarizing topics, abortion takes the cake. “When does life begin?” is a surprisingly complicated question to answer. Is it at inception? When the heart starts beating (6 weeks)? When the fetus could survive outside the womb (usually 24 weeks, the standard set by Roe v. Wade)? Birth? Your answer will depend
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If you are looking for fluffy, sweet, delectable doughnuts in Brisbane that won’t break the bank, I’ve found the spot for you: Dough Ma This hole in the wall shop is located in Mt. Gravatt. Flavors range from taro cream to Snickers to Golden Gaytime (a popular Aussie ice cream) to Biscoff cheesecake. One will
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What is proper first date etiquette when it comes to covering the tab? I dive into the different sides, and my conclusion might be surprising…
This One’s On Me?: A Deep Dive Into First Date Etiquette Read More »
Saturday, August 21st, I followed Anti-Vax and Anti-Lockdown signs into the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Immersing yourself in an opposing viewpoint is often the best way to understand it. I was ready to listen, and the message wasn’t one I was expecting. The movement isn’t about being against the vaccine. It isn’t about wanting to go