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What I’m Bringing To the Next Potluck
Welcome back to UD for the spring semester! I hope you guys had a wonderful break and are excited to be back on campus. With school just starting again, there will be many fun events held by the Asian organizations on campus, including potlucks! With that said, here is what I will be bringing for any future potlucks.
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APSA’s Amazing 2023 Asian Thanksgiving Cooking Event
Throughout the year, so many clubs have dozens of events each. Not many can stand out among the hundreds held during a single semester, but APSA definitely took on the challenge and scored an ace.
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Fatphobia in Asian Cultures: Unveiling the Layers of Body Image Stigma
Fatphobia—the irrational fear or aversion towards individuals with larger bodies—is a pervasive issue that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. While discussions on body image often focus on Western societies as they open up to the reality and embracement of each and every body, it is crucial to recognize that fatphobia also exists in Asian cultures, albeit manifesting itself differently. There are complexities of fatphobia in Asian societies that run in its cultural roots and manifestations, and end up causing many potential consequences.
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Dollar Store Chicken Fried Rice
This recipe is inspired from Eating on a Dime.
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Underrated Asian Chefs
Cooking is such a big part of Asian culture, and we owe it to our community to honor these amazing, flavorful dishes that have become such an integral part of our identity. In this article, I’ll be introducing a few underrated, or not-as-well-known, Asian chefs on YouTube that you should look into so you can learn about new dishes or the art of cooking from different perspectives. Check them out!
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Asian Snacks to Die For
With midterm season right around the corner, snacks are a great way to destress and munch on while you’re studying or doing work. While there aren’t that many asian markets within walking distance of campus, Newark and New Castle County have a wide selection within driving distance.
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Hot Take: I’m Fine With Not Dating Before Marriage
“No dating before marriage” is a statement many Indian parents have told their children. I was raised with these values, but I’ve never disagreed with them. Don’t get me wrong—I have had crushes and romantic interests—but the values I have inherited from my parents have just been stronger. When I was younger I adopted this value without questioning it, but as I grew older my reasons behind these values grew stronger.
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The Intersection of Technology and Tradition
One of my uncles loves using shopping apps to buy cheap but cool items. There’s something new in their house almost every time we come over for dinner. He loves to talk about the items too, how functional they are and what a steal they were, only a couple dollars.
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Values Worth Keeping
College has always been marketed to me as an experience for personal and professional growth; an experience to develop independence and further my own self interests. But with all of that independence and control, it can get quite lonely quickly. The great thing about being in a shared space with a large number of other students is that you are surrounded by other people who may be in the same situation as yourself. Knowing that other people also want to meet new people can be encouraging. While it is important to develop your own sense of individualism and explore your own interests, who says you have to do it alone?
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Traditional Filipino Dishes I Eat During Filipino Parties
As with every culture, there are traditional dishes that you’re likely to find at every party or holiday event that you can always look forward to eating. At Filipino parties and holidays, you’re for sure going to find a few (or maybe even all) of the following dishes on the kitchen table. You may have heard of these dishes before or may even have variations of these dishes in other cultures as well. Here’s a list of a few of my favorite dishes that I look forward to indulging in at every family party, but especially during the holidays!
