Florence Harting WRIT 340

Back in 2017, I started doing a lot of research into nutrition and stumbled across a selection of documentaries on veganism and its effects in improving personal health and the environment. I was so moved by these films that I actually ended up going vegan for 2 years and only stopped because I thought it would be too difficult to maintain during college. While I think that veganism is definitely drastic and not always the healthiest option for some people, I believe that nutrition is one of the most pressing matters in the world and one that I think needs to be tackled in order to make the world a better place for everyone. When delving into the topic of nutrition and how to improve the health of people worldwide, I often split my thoughts into two categories. On one side, I consider the poverty and lack of food resources in some places, where people simply do not have access to the nutrients and calories they need to survive. This issue of food insecurity is pressing and unfortunatel...

I am currently waiting for my Postmates sushi order to arrive and it's all I can think about. Therefore, I will be writing my blog post on sushi and my favourite spots in LA.  Since I was little, my parents would always take me to a little sushi spot near my house where they had a conveyor belt of sushi that would go around the restaurant with platters that you could help yourself to. I thought this was the coolest thing and it developed my love for Japanese food at a young age. Ever since I would always pick Japanese restaurants for special occasions and would have fun in different cities exploring their sushi options. I think the main reason why I love it so much is how you can get such a complex variety of flavours and textures in such a minimal way. Now that I have lived in LA for a few years, I have found some of my favourite spots which I will share with you. My new go-to is Iki Ramen in Koreatown because they have amazing quality fish for a reasonable price. They also have ...