After crossing the border from Cambodia into Thailand with my classmates in ISP during our trip to Southeast Asia, our tour guide Mini announced that the first thing we had to do in Thailand was visit a 7/11. Unaware of the hidden gem of Southeast Asia we were about to experience, we obediently got off the bus. Each item in the 7/11 was tailored to Southeast Asian flavors. Instead of hotdogs, there were actual Asian meals packed and ready to be eaten. There were rows of unique food: different buns filled with custards and jams, cute candy, seaweed flavored chips, dried seafood, and the most intriguing drink aisle with different flashes of pink, orange, and green. I decided to try a matcha latte after hearing about my classmate’s obsession for the beverage. I was intrigued by the way she described the way matcha didn’t give her a caffeine rush like coffee but provided enough energy to wake up for her day.

Christmas day is about giving, receiving, friends and family, but like all other days, we have to eat on Christmas (aside from advent chocolates, candy canes and cookies). But because nobody wants to spend their holiday cooking meals, I've compiled a list of restaurants that will do it for you. Included is Mexican, Brazilian, upscale and casual cuisine.

Snuggled up on my couch with the fireplace's comforting heat, I suddenly desired to turn on my favorite Christmas movie and indulge myself in a cup of hot chocolate. Christmas time is my favorite season of the year: and the best part is the festive traditions that come along with it. Watching Christmas movies, ice skating, seeing Christmas lights, and of course, drinking hot chocolate. As a certified hot Chocolate lover, I wanted to share my love and knowledge of this fantastic chocolatey drink with others. My goal is to go to stores near me to try and find the best hot cocoa to make from the comfort of my home.

Ice cream is a delicious treat that people usually enjoy on a hot summer day, but why not in the winter? In this review, I’m gonna be looking at 3 random ice cream shops in Jenks, examining their winter ice cream specials, and discussing their flavor, texture, and overall quality. So grab a spoon and let's dive into this tasty review!

Dumpling making is ingrained in my blood. The skill has been passed down for generations within my family line. What’s even more ingrained in our souls is dumpling eating. From chicken and shrimp dumplings to the new vegetable dumplings on our family menu after my dad became vegan, my family's diet consists of 30% dumplings. This past Thanksgiving, instead of the traditional meal you see in most American households, my mother’s side of the family decided to make wontons together.

There’s something about coming together around a table, carefully spooning filling into wrappers, folding each packet of edible gold into perfection, that makes a dumpling so much more satisfying than any other dish. However, this task takes time and skill. As we approach the winter season, I am in search of a restaurant that will provide a similar “homemade” factor for days I don’t feel like making dumplings myself.

On a rainy Wednesday night, I attended et al.’s weekly pop-up, Dumpling Night, at Foolish Things Coffee Downtown alongside two of the most experienced dumpling connoisseurs I know - my brother and my dad. As we tasted selected dishes off the Dumpling Night menu, I rated each dish based on price and taste.

The shift of leaves from green to red, orange, and brown signifies the arrival of the exciting season, fall. The men are in their happiest state because the change in temperature means it's officially football season. For women, fall is all about slipping on their uggs boots and comfy sweaters. One fall staple that both men and women cherish and enjoy, is the holy grail of holiday drinks, the Pumpkin Spice Latte. To help you find your favorite PSL, I will be providing you with honest reviews from our more popular coffee places such as; Starbucks, Braums, Dunkin Donuts, Dutch Bros, and Mojos. I will take into consideration the strength of coffee, sweetness, consistency (smoothness, grit, thickness), and spicy flavor. I will rate these aspects 1-5. The overall score (Cozy Sweaters) is scaled from 1-10. Disclaimer: I got each latte iced because of personal preference.