Passover is a holiday of remembrance, social justice, and freedom. We celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover once a year for 8 days in the Spring. It’s a time when we celebrate our liberation from slavery in Egypt. After experiencing, observing, and reflecting on the events of the past year and even the past few...
Travel & Lifestyle
Read for inspiration on how to have the best birthday every year, or try a cool new craft project with handmade gratitude cards. Also in my Proportional Plate Trips, I write about the places I have visited and my tips for future travelers like this awesome Japan Travel Guide!
What's Kosher for Passover?
Every year, in March or April time, Jewish households celebrate Passover with their families. Passover is a tradition rooted in history; it’s a celebration to commemorate the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Passover is marked by a change in diet – those observing will keep kosher for Passover and avoid certain foods. Which Foods...
Before You Post a Picture of Pie on Pi Day, Read This...
A food blogger's thoughts on what Pi Day has come to mean on social media. I’m a retired mathematician. What does that mean? It means that I only do math for fun now and do not practice it as a career. Now, I’m a full-time food blogger. And I’m taking a moment to think again...
Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Ideas
When Valentine’s Day rolls around, I try to think of meaningful ways that I can show those I love just how special they are. For me, Valentine's Day means putting in that extra bit of thought and effort, whatever that means to you. I encourage you to think of someone in your life that you...
How to Set Goals that Feel Good
When the new year comes around, resolutions and goals are on everyone’s mind. It’s the calendar mandated time for us to evaluate the past year, and look to what we want to achieve going forward. But with the expectation that we’re planning for the future comes a lot of pressure. There’s pressure to make big...
How I Learned to Eat What I Want: The Proportional Plate Philosophy
What would happen if you stopped eating the way that other people told you to eat, and you started eating what YOU want to eat? This is exactly what I advocate for throughout my blog, Proportional Plate, and this is why. In a world of ‘clean eating’ and fad diets and detoxing, eating what you...
2021 Vision Boards - Virtual Parties and More!
2020 has been...quite a year to say the least. As 2021 approaches, I think it’s fair to say that ALL of us are thinking about goals and things we'd like to accomplish in the new year. The idea of making 'resolutions' may cause some anxiety at the expectation to utterly improve yourself and your life....
9 Tea-Related Gifts for Tea Lovers
Calling all tea lovers and friends-of-tea-lovers! I put together this guide of tea-related gifts to help you choose something special this holiday season for yourself and loved ones. Here are the items I have and love, or plan to get for myself! It’s no secret that tea is my favorite - it’s a morning ritual,...
A Guide to Choosing Fish, with Sustainability in Mind
On my journey with food, I’ve been curious and eager to explore the meaning of food sustainability, and how I can incorporate sustainable practices. Last year I was invited to visit the Copper River by Copper River Salmon to learn about Copper River heritage, practices, and so much more. It opened my eyes to the...
Why You Should Make Gratitude Cards This Year
It may seem small, but making time to send gratitude cards and show your thanks to someone in your life has far-reaching positive effects! Every year I make gratitude cards and send a personal message to the people in my life who have really impacted, helped, and inspired me. What Are Gratitude Cards? Gratitude cards...