NYC POP-UP with Elixirs + Bites

Come say hello—this Sunday on 58 Allen Street LES at Elevate Jane

Oct 23 • 

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How MAHA Stole a Movement from Weed-Growing Hippies & Rastas

On co-opted culture, billionaire bro wellness, and the new politics of health

Oct 2 • 

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September 2025

Tacos & The Black Heroes of Mexico's Independence Day

— sorry it's not on cinco de mayo

Sep 15 • 

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Caste in Mexican Kitchens & Service

How the vestiges of socioracial hierarchies surface in the kitchens and service industries of Spanish-speaking Latin America

Sep 9

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August 2025

A Sexy Alcohol-Free Absinthe Elixir

This functional herbal drink is for the licorice girlies and the city of New Orleans

Aug 10 • 

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July 2025

Summer Soup, Caldos & Offshore Deportations

hot soup in hot temps and the big money made shipping immigrants to 'third country' detention centers

Jul 24 • 

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June 2025

Is Hummus Israeli? Culinary Erasure of Palestinian & Afro-Arabic Cuisine

a brief history of the chickpea, erasure and a pistachio-crusted hummus recipe

Jun 5 • 

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May 2025

'Let Her Cook', 'Ate' & 'Left No Crumbs': On Hunger, Slang and Food as Luxury

— what idioms reveal about food scarcity and a recession-proof focaccia recipe

May 13 • 

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April 2025

The High History of Jollof & Arroz a la Mexicana

A brief culinary journey of rice and an infused West African classic for 420

Apr 20 • 

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March 2025

Why you Should Pronounce the 'L' in Salmon: Linguistic Discrimination & Hot Honey Glaze

— A look at the power of linguistic hierarchy and a quick salmon marinade

Mar 20 • 

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February 2025

Eating Black Bodies: Puff Puff Donuts & Politics of Desire

A classic African street food recipe and how Black femmes are devoured in love, lust, and culture.

Feb 25 • 

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A Very Romantic Cookie Recipe

I'm not much of a romantic, but these cookies do something to me.

Feb 15 • 

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