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I won’t tell you how to help Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Yolanda survivors.

I believe every charitable giving situation, and especially with this natural disaster, is a personal decision. Therefore, I’m not going to tell you how to best contribute for Philippine Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan relief efforts.

Many of my friends, who trust my opinion and knowledge of the Philippines, have contacted me asking how they can help. The fact that you stopped to ask me, “How can I help…” someone on the other side of the world with whom you have little to no tangible connection (other than we share this planet) is amazing. You trust my judgment and I’m humbled to have earned it.

But this is not a decision I feel good making for you. Continue reading “I won’t tell you how to help Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Yolanda survivors.”

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We Want Mo’ Momos! A Diwali celebration with Nepali street food

“Any other food today is going to be such a disappointment.” – co-worker after eating Gita’s Momo Kitchen sample.

Last week, friend Ravi Grover messaged me on Facebook about the new catering business he and his wife Gita started, and did I want to try some samples of Nepali food? All organic, all vegetarian.

How can one say no? Continue reading “We Want Mo’ Momos! A Diwali celebration with Nepali street food”

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What Lea Salonga Thinks of Don’t Buy Miss Saigon

“Anything that talks about a dark part of history — it needs to be told.” – Lea Salonga

People who are not of Filipino heritage or who aren’t particularly into musical theatre may not know the name Lea Salonga, but they would probably know her voice. Continue reading “What Lea Salonga Thinks of Don’t Buy Miss Saigon”