Connecting with people around the world is fun and exciting. We get to learn new things about their cultures, their day-to-day lives, and more fun- we learn about what they eat.

Highlighting Russian cuisine, many women in Russia are homemakers. This means that they spend time taking care of their family and home. With this duty comes ensuring the house is fed. Russian cuisine is very different from that of the United States. The most classic Russian recipes are made of veggies and wheat, such as soups, porridges, and stuffed dough.

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Connecting with people from other countries poses many difficulties. The distance, the time-zones, and the language are just a few barriers. With new technological advances, such as video chatting and online messaging, the difficulties of across the globe connections become minimized. And while these methods are meaningful, there’s nothing that brings together two cultures more than food and cuisine. Continue reading

As humans, none of us are immune to becoming jealous. It is a normal and natural reaction when maybe we’re feeling left out or are feeling like our connections to one another are being threatened. But oftentimes, we are wondering why? Why am I feeling jealous? How can I stop feeling this way?

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It’s no secret that living through a pandemic has been troubling. Throw into the mix of being single, and suddenly you’re feeling shut off from the world. We’re expected to stay home, and it’s easy for those who may live with family or significant others, but for those who live alone, this can feel like a lonely time. Staying connected during a pandemic is easier than it may seem.

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