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![Taco Bout It: LARICA Micro Taqueria Has the Freshest Tacos in the Festie Game [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/neumann.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Larica Micro Taqueria strives to rise above the norm in the festival vendor game, and it’s safe to say they’ve done a pretty damn good job of it! Boasting an all-natural, made from scratch and locally sourced menu, the imaginative and delicious creations whipped up by Cristina Farmer are the bee’s knees. After indulging […]
![Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pineapple-e1402870676905.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
The first time I had Pineapple Fried Rice, I fell in love. Unlike the traditional version of the dish, this recipe is light and refreshing, perfect for summer! If you like fried rice, but long for something healthier and more flavorful, this meal is for you! Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled. 1 – […]
![BYBB: Build Your Bikini Body! [Wellness]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/4th.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
Okay, so winter has been over for a long time, and the problem really started way back in fall. I should probably add “procrastination” to the already lengthy headline. Anyway, there’s no point in worrying about why it happened. I’m out of shape for the first time in my life, but all that matters is […]
![A Simple Summer Recipe: Cilantro-Lime Rice Bowls [Wellness]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_20381-e1402931600473.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
I made this meal for friends two days in a row, and both times it was a hit! It’s perfect for a casual lunch or late-night meal with friends or family. Each bowl can be customized easily, and it’s fun to have everyone in the kitchen for the process. I made the cilantro-lime rice ahead […]
![How To Make the Perfect Blackened Salmon [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_1974-e1402934228451.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
This is one of my favorite new recipes, both for the flavor and for the teamwork it requires. My wonderful boyfriend, Jameson, is always in charge of the blackened salmon itself. We usually cook together, and this is one of our best dishes. I’m highly sensitive to the massive amount of smoke that the cooking […]
![Treat Yo’ Self: 5 Awesome Energy-Boosting Festie Snacks [Health]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/nuts.jpg?resize=550%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Festival season is upon us, meaning you’ve gotta keep those energy levels up; especially those of you who are gonna be doing a lot of camping this year! Indulging in all of the shenanigans a festival has to offer can be difficult, so your energy level is one of the most important things to maintain. […]
![MYO (Make Your Own) Sticky Buns! [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/STIIIIIIICKY.png?resize=323%2C226&ssl=1)
Social Culture
These sticky buns elude traditional, ethnic qualification. In the spirit of David Chang, a culinary dynamo with an innovative and eccentric style, I sought to expand my culinary horizons while demonstrating how to cook fun food for a crowd. Sure to please, the buns are tangy, sweet and savory. The pickled mustard seed and […]
![The Volcano Sushi Roll [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Jamesons-iPhone-571-e1402935014925.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
The Art of Sushi-Making One of my first jobs in the food service industry was as a server at this tiny sushi restaurant in Euless, Texas. The owners were a married couple from Korea, who had studied the Art of sushi-making in Japan. On slow days, I would spend hours watching Mr. Kim roll sushi. […]
Social Culture
In my eyes, tea time is the best time. Besides the usual espresso at my day job (ah, the duties of a barista), hot tea is my go-to beverage of choice. Besides being significantly less caffeinated than most other drinks, it also has a wide variety of health benefits that you wouldn’t believe! All teas […]