CONNECTIONS
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
This video series takes a look inside the minds and hearts of immigrants from around the world, their various global cultures and traditions, and the value that they bring to the United States.
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Get to know what Food for Thought is all about with this brief introduction video. Scroll below for episodes.
EPISODES
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EPISODE ONE
Sasha Fadeeva from Russia
In Episode One, we meet Sasha Fadeeva, a Russian immigrant who bravely came to the U.S. with just $300 in her pocket and no knowledge of the English language. In addition to sharing an old family recipe, she also shares some new perspectives she's developed thanks to living in the diverse city of New York.
EPISODE TWO
Fazila from Afghanistan
In Episode Two, we hear Fazila Mansoori's brave story of resilience, sacrifice, and escape from her beloved homeland. This rare look into life as a woman under Taliban rule is both eye-opening and inspiring. In addition to learning about the beauty of Afghan culture, you'll also see how this amazing woman has turned tragedy into triumph - for herself, her daughter and others in her community.
MORE COMING SOON!
QUARANTINE CUTS
When COVID -19 caused global quarantines and travel bans, connecting with people less caused me to think about the world and our shared humanity more. When my daughter and I realized that people everywhere were doing the same thing, we also realized that not everyone is lucky enough to have international friends. That's when we decided to introduce you to ours. Sometimes funny, sometimes endearing, always interesting, Quarantine Cuts asked people from Australia to the United Kingdom how they were dealing with the pandemic. Each episode was meant to bring the world a little bit closer at a time when we were feeling farther apart than ever before.
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EPISODES
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When people are stuck at home, it's no surprise that they're reaching for snacks more often. What does someone crave if they live in Italy versus South Africa or Poland?
Watch episode one for a taste of comfort foods around the world.
From Australia to the United Kingdom, everyone is missing out on things that only their unique corner of the world has to offer. Despite these differences, though, some things are universal.
Want to know how to say something is "cool" in Afrikaans? Curious about how to insult someone in Southwestern English slang? Episode 3 of Quarantine Cuts covers favorite words and phrases from around the world.
Whether you live in Singapore or Southwest Arizona, you've probably learned something during the pandemic. Episode 4 of Quarantine Cuts explores the new skills and new points of view that people have taken on around the globe.
