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Chinese New Year (CNY) is approaching on January 22nd , and it’s a tradition for people start thecelebration as early as on CNY’s eve. Even though most people who enjoy celebrating the festival often prefer …

Here we go, 2023. New year, new you, right? I do start each new year with a bit of a reset in intentions. Not resolutions, intentions. The word resolution has some concreteness to it, whereas …

Happy New Year! Lots of people make new year’s resolutions around this time, but I’m not making any resolutions: new year, same me. Very hungry and quite thirsty, I am still on the ever-felicitous quest …

Going to a holiday party? Alyssa has some delicious gift ideas to bring a party host.

'Tis the season to deck the balls. From arancini to hushpuppies, here are six spherical foods to eat in Champaign-Urbana.

This December, Alyssa wants you to warm up with La Mixteca's birrikeka, pho from Xinh Xinh Cafe, and more.  

Take the high road this holiday season.

This November, Alyssa shares a harvest cocktail and four foods that taste like Thanksgiving.

This October, Alyssa recommends pumpkin kombucha, rainbow sushi, and more.