Author Archive: Guest Contributor
A Very Special Zomppette’s Birthday Announcement
As I’m sure most of you know, Belinda is the brains behind the entire Zomppa operation. If it wasn’t for her (and her B-I-G dreams), so much of Zomppa would not be possible. ****Wishing you the very best and brightest birthday, Belinda.**** You’re really old now.
Real Good Food: Food sharing collaborations for better food and stronger communities
Welcome to our guest contributor, Justine Williams! Justine is a sociocultural anthropologist who studies social and economic justice, particularly as it relates to food and agriculture. We are excited to hear her work bettering our communities with Real Good Food! Learn how to support these efforts. By Justine Williams A couple years ago, Devin McIntire [...]
Our New Logo & Batala: Power of Sisters
Welcome to our newest Guest Contributor, Ellen, of the brilliant women of Batala. In addition to her fast hands and upbeat drumming skills, Ellen also designed our AMAZING logo & banner. We cannot thank her enough for her fabulous work in capturing the curious quirkiness of the Zomppas. Thanks to Monkey for introducing us to [...]
Guest/21 & Over NYC Restaurant Week: TidBit of the Day
Welcome to Guest Contributor, Carrie! Carrie is a long-time reader, first-time blogger. She grew up in the Midwest with a mother who hated to cook but loved to bake. She learned two things from her mom: appreciation for well-cooked meals and a recipe for homemade icing. I went to the opera a while with one [...]
A Farming Way of Life/Guest: Tidbit of the Day
A Farming Way of Life is a documentary film project that offers a glimpse into the lives of locally-based farmers committed to the practice of organic and sustainable agriculture. This project profiled three inspiring small-scale family farms from around the Triangle region of North Carolina and connects the viewers to farming as a way of [...]
Damson Time Again: Guest Contributor
Please welcome this week’s guest contributor, Hazel! Hazel hails from green lands of Ireland (with a good dollop of Scotland in her too) and all her life has been a tremendous cook. She has tried her hand at many international cuisines and is also a terrific baker. She also happens to be ZomppaKat’s awesome mother. [...]
Guest/Three Cheers for Chicha
A welcome to our guest contributor, Carolyng. Unknown as the “Undercover Latina” (after all, if she was known, she really wouldn’t be undercover), Carolyng expresses her multicultural heritage through foremost and most importantly food. When she isn’t making Venezuelan arepas, Portuguese bolinhas de bacalhau or good old homemade oatmeal-banana-carrot dog treats for her pup Napoleon, [...]
Incredible Spices of India
Please welcome back our guest contributor, the amazing Purabi of Cosmopolitan Currymania. If you haven’t checked out her website, we recommend that you do! Born and raised in India, Purabi current lives in Hong Kong with her son, daughter, and husband. She is passionate about food, and delights in sharing the flavors of India. Welcome [...]
What Could Be Lurking In Your Favorite Happy Hour Drink?
Hi, my name’s Kelly and I’ve been told that I get giddy when talking about fitness and nutrition. I’m a southern California girl, born and raised. I moved to northern California for my undergrad and moved right back down south for grad school. I have been a vegetarian for about thirteen years and tried being [...]
Guest/Ngawang: Food to Change the World
A warm welcome to our guest contributor – and youngest writer on Zomppa so far – Ngawang. Ngawang is a bright, 15-year old 10th grader at the renown Bronx High School of Science, budding activist, and writer. He is Tibetan American and comes from a fine tradition of amazing food. We are delighted to have [...]
