Author Archive: Belinda
With a flair for spontaneity, pizzazz, creative excellence and her own unique sense of aesthetic grace and perspective, we have our very dear friend, Belinda (or B, to some of us). Although an incredibly accomplished professional and career woman, B’s down-to-earth approach and demeanor transcends all scenarios, communities and people. She manifests, in her day-to-day, the essence of the word “Zomppa” as demonstrated by her extraordinary commitment to creating sustainable and positive change for us and future generations to come. She’s asked for a dog every year since she was five. Check out Belinda’s work on global education research and coaching: www.hummingbirdrcc.com or more about her portfolio www.belindachiu.com.
Ramen: Frank Food
Frank food is a series that wants your opinion about what is FRANK food and what is FRANKENSTEIN food. Please share your opinion! You walk into the store and have to buy one. Which one is MORE FRANK to you?
Early Girl Eatery: TidBit of the Day
Asheville, North Carolina is known for great food. This awesome find is meat-eater and vegan-eater friendly. Put Early Girl Eatery on your list when heading to the mountains.
Body of Evidence: TidBit of the Day
Interesting New York Times article last week by Tara Parker-Pope that while the media has made unrealistic super-skinny the “norm,” as a country, we are in denial of how overweight we are. According to one study, those in the normal weight range accurately estimated their body size 80% of the time, compared with 58% of [...]
Earth Day: World Loves Science
Happy Earth Day! On Friday, I had the most unique opportunity to be in a parade to celebrate the grand opening of the magnificent Nature Research Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. A 24-hour party, the rich diversity of North Carolina was on full display as people representing different nations behind the [...]
Faithfully Sweet: Ice Cream Innovator: Free Ice Cream Today in DC!
Do you like ice cream? Do you like pie? Do you want FREE ice cream? If you live in DC, get on down to Georgetown and be one of first 100 people on Friday April 20 between 5pm to 7pm for free 2oz. scoop of PieScream ice cream. This is no ordinary ice cream…and some [...]
Kinderkookkafe, Amsterdam: Class Act
Kinderkookkafe, located in Amsterdam, is a place for children (and wish for adults, too). There are individual cooking classes. children’s parties, and a little restaurant. The great thing? Kids have to do all the cooking and serving! Yup, that includes some cleaning, “bar”tending, cashier-tending, and menu design. From learning how to use organic vegetables from [...]
Earth Day: Speak for the Trees, Go Play, & Baked Brie with Candied Pecans and Cranberries
Dr. Seuss cuts to the chase of what’s at stake, as he does in the Lorax, which has become even more popular with the movie. I have a soft spot for Dr. Seuss (go Big Green!). Like his gabillion and one fans, I never cease to be amazed by his ability to strike at the [...]
The Cost of Food: TidBit of the Day
One out of six children in Philadephia goes hungry every day. Director Jamie Moffett’s new documentary, The Cost of Food, follows what happens to 40,000 donated seeds to the Philadelphia Prison System by a horticultural society. See how one person CAN make a difference in fighting hunger. Check out their trailer or contact them to [...]
Introducing Zomppa Katherine!
We know, another Zomppa whose name begins with ‘K.’ Nonetheless, we are so excited that Katherine is coming on as a contributor. Katherine’s engagement with Zomppa has been tremendous – she sits on our Board and was the one who helped us with our legal paperwork. She is not only a talented attorney, but a [...]
China Poblano: TidBit of the Day
José Andrés of ThinkFoodGroup scored a winner with China Poblano, located at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV. A blend of the best from China and Mexico, you watch tortillas and dumplings being made fresh and right in front of you. I didn’t have anything that I didn’t absolutely love. From the 9-hour cooked buns [...]
