Diaspora: Where Southern, West African and Caribbean traditions come alive in Chicago

Rob Carter is the founder of Diaspora, a progressive Afrocentric food concept that celebrates Southern, West African and Caribbean flavors. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. For Rob Carter, founder of Diaspora, food is a bridge to history, identity and community. Inspired by the rich flavors of Southern . . . [More]

Diaspora: Where Southern, West African and Caribbean traditions come alive in Chicago

Rob Carter is the founder of Diaspora, a progressive Afrocentric food concept that celebrates Southern, West African and Caribbean flavors. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. For Rob Carter, founder of Diaspora, food is a bridge to history, identity and community. Inspired by the rich flavors of Southern . . . [More]

La Humita: 20 years of authentic Ecuadorian flavors in Chicago

Nestor Correa founded La Humita in 2003. Later, he hired Chef Juan Esteban, who introduced new dishes focused on Ecuadorian seafood. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. When Nestor Correa opened La Humita in Chicago in 2003, he wasn’t just opening a restaurant; he was creating a culinary homage to his f . . . [More]

La Humita: 20 years of authentic Ecuadorian flavors in Chicago

Nestor Correa founded La Humita in 2003. Later, he hired Chef Juan Esteban, who introduced new dishes focused on Ecuadorian seafood. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. When Nestor Correa opened La Humita in Chicago in 2003, he wasn’t just opening a restaurant; he was creating a culinary homage to his f . . . [More]

Huwa: From a WhatsApp group to sharing Palestinian olive oil with the world

From left: Omar Saleh Huwaoushi, Bilal Othman Huwaoushi and Maryam Othman Huwaoushi. For the family, Huwa is not just a business — it’s a legacy. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. A vibrant spread adorns an overflowing table, filled with precious hand-painted ceramics from Palestine, hummus, yogurt dip . . . [More]

Huwa: From a WhatsApp group to sharing Palestinian olive oil with the world

From left: Omar Saleh Huwaoushi, Bilal Othman Huwaoushi and Maryam Othman Huwaoushi. For the family, Huwa is not just a business — it’s a legacy. Credit: Diane Sooyeon Kang Diane Sooyeon Kang is a food and travel photographer and writer with a passion for storytelling. She has traveled the world extensively, working with esteemed publications and brands. You can find more of her work at dianeskang.com. A vibrant spread adorns an overflowing table, filled with precious hand-painted ceramics from Palestine, hummus, yogurt dip . . . [More]

Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz Outlines His Priorities for Trump Administration

There are a lot of interesting discussions and interviews amid the political chatter today.  It’s often difficult to filter which ones actually matter in the big picture.  This is one of those interviews’ worth watching. Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, brother-in-law to nominated U.S. Surgeon General Janette Nesheiwat and husband to former DNI policy […] The post Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz Outlines His Priorities for Trump Administration appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Incoming Nation . . . [More]

Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz Outlines His Priorities for Trump Administration

There are a lot of interesting discussions and interviews amid the political chatter today.  It’s often difficult to filter which ones actually matter in the big picture.  This is one of those interviews’ worth watching. Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, brother-in-law to nominated U.S. Surgeon General Janette Nesheiwat and husband to former DNI policy […] The post Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz Outlines His Priorities for Trump Administration appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Incoming Nation . . . [More]

SSCI Committee Member James Lankford Has Concerns About Tulsi Gabbard as DNI Nominee, and Other Matt

Appearing on CNN, Senate Intelligence Committee member James Lankford outlines the critical importance of the Intelligence Community heroes, and the important role the IC plays in the retention of their national security interests. Senator Lankford looks forward to asking Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard about her travels and contacts with foreign leaders, as […] The post SSCI Committee Member James Lankford Has Concerns About Tulsi Gabbard as DNI Nominee, and Other Matters appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted F . . . [More]

SSCI Committee Member James Lankford Has Concerns About Tulsi Gabbard as DNI Nominee, and Other Matt

Appearing on CNN, Senate Intelligence Committee member James Lankford outlines the critical importance of the Intelligence Community heroes, and the important role the IC plays in the retention of their national security interests. Senator Lankford looks forward to asking Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard about her travels and contacts with foreign leaders, as […] The post SSCI Committee Member James Lankford Has Concerns About Tulsi Gabbard as DNI Nominee, and Other Matters appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted F . . . [More]

Sunday Talks – Kash Patel Discusses Sunlight as the Best Disinfectant

Having been a former prosecutor and former lead staff on the House Intelligence Committee chaired by Devin Nunes, Kash Patel is a favorite of Steve Bannon and many folks in the MAGA community to be the next FBI Director. In this interview Kash Patel outlines his perspectives on the challenges President Trump will face from […] The post Sunday Talks � Kash Patel Discusses Sunlight as the Best Disinfectant appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday Talks � Kash Patel Discusses Sunlight as the Best DisinfectantThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Sunday Talks – Kash Patel Discusses Sunlight as the Best Disinfectant

Having been a former prosecutor and former lead staff on the House Intelligence Committee chaired by Devin Nunes, Kash Patel is a favorite of Steve Bannon and many folks in the MAGA community to be the next FBI Director. In this interview Kash Patel outlines his perspectives on the challenges President Trump will face from […] The post Sunday Talks � Kash Patel Discusses Sunlight as the Best Disinfectant appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday Talks � Kash Patel Discusses Sunlight as the Best DisinfectantThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

It Happened Again, Romania Stuns Europe – Nationalist Wins First Place in Presidential Election, F

Interesting that none of the Europeans saw this outcome looming, which is likely why Samantha Power and her USAID/CIA election operation was not present for round #1.   Unfortunately, it should be expected that team USA will quickly react and dispatch assistants to help recover in round #2. Make Romania Great Again candidate Călin Georgescu came […] The post It Happened Again, Romania Stuns Europe � Nationalist Wins First Place in Presidential Election, First Round appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: It Happened Again, Rom . . . [More]

It Happened Again, Romania Stuns Europe – Nationalist Wins First Place in Presidential Election, F

Interesting that none of the Europeans saw this outcome looming, which is likely why Samantha Power and her USAID/CIA election operation was not present for round #1.   Unfortunately, it should be expected that team USA will quickly react and dispatch assistants to help recover in round #2. Make Romania Great Again candidate Călin Georgescu came […] The post It Happened Again, Romania Stuns Europe � Nationalist Wins First Place in Presidential Election, First Round appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: It Happened Again, Rom . . . [More]

Monday November 25th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Monday November 25th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Monday November 25th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Monday November 25th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Monday November 25th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Monday November 25th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

November 25th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1407

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post November 25th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1407 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: November 25th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1407The Last Refuge . . . [More]

November 25th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1407

“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if […] The post November 25th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1407 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: November 25th � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1407The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Please, Do Not Do This

Dear friends, for many reasons -some you can easily understand, others not- please do not write comments like this: This type of commentary, even as a joke, even as sarcasm, even by those who have been in the CTH community for a long time, puts us in a very difficult position. First, for the risk […] The post Please, Do Not Do This appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Please, Do Not Do ThisThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Please, Do Not Do This

Dear friends, for many reasons -some you can easily understand, others not- please do not write comments like this: This type of commentary, even as a joke, even as sarcasm, even by those who have been in the CTH community for a long time, puts us in a very difficult position. First, for the risk […] The post Please, Do Not Do This appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Please, Do Not Do ThisThe Last Refuge . . . [More]