April Conversations With Anela & KJ

I'm back from an amazing trip to Nashville and have quite a lot coming your way soon. Future drops will include work from an incredible guest author, a piece on Uncle Nearest and the Nearest Green Distillery, and more!

I also copped a few gifts from Nearest Distillery during my trip to Nashville so a couple of lucky members can try their award-winning Tennessee whiskey. Don't forget to fill out the members' survey in the Housekeeping section at the end of this drop if you want a chance to receive future gifts for MATM members!

Take care,

Anela

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April Conversations With Anela & KJ - Part One

Part two coming next week as this one was unintentionally long so I had to split it into two parts.

Video Description - Anela and KJ sit and talk on a Zoom-like call about book updates and marketing, rice and the slave trade, and decolonization in the food and travel space.

More From This Video

• Check out this 2021 interview with Carleigh of Plant You on tips for eating more plants and reducing food waste. Check out Plant You on social!

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ICYMI - Recent Drops

• Snapshots from Iraq

• March Conversations with Anela & KJ

• Peanuts, History, and Legacy

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In The Kitchen

I've been on a bit of a mushroom kick after getting some fabulous mushrooms from the local farmer's market. My top tip for mushrooms, which isn't my tip at all, is to squish them when cooking for a better texture.

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Continued Education

• History of The Meat and Three - I didn't have this in Nashville but now I'm on the hunt for one.

• What Does 'Authentic' Chinese Food Even Mean?

• Is The Future of Restaurants Grassroots Funded?

• No You Can't Have My Red Rice Recipe

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Impact

This week, with your support, I am preparing a slew of Nashville content. Specifically, a host of social media posts, a blog post, and more that center Black histories and Black-owned businesses. Though Nashville's reputation can be very white, the city is rich in Black history that travelers and foodies should explore. I'll be able to showcase a bit of that because of your subscription. While the trip to Nashville was sponsored, I ended up spending money on top of the very modest budget after food, rental car, and more. It's worth it for the stories I'll be able to tell, but impossible without Magic at the Margins.

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Housekeeping

Are you on Close Friends? If not, you're missing out on stories I'm not sharing anywhere else like scenes from my trip to Iraq. Shoot me an email with your Instagram handle so I can add you to Close Friends list there.

Want to get surprise packages with goodies from my travels and treats, snacks, and products that I'm enjoying? Fill out our member's survey, which helps me plan events and also lets me know if you're open to receiving Magic at the Margins mail!

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