Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Herbal and homeopathic medicine can absolutely help chronic illness like sarcoidosis and heart failure—but TikTok wellness hacks and unverified “miracle cures” are another story. In a world where influencers push detoxes, conspiracies, and half-baked science, it’s time to talk about what real healing looks like—and why you should trust research, not ring lights.
Can a Holocaust novel be breathtakingly beautiful? Mitch Albom’s The Little Liar proves it can. This gripping story of a Greek-Jewish family’s fate during the Holocaust, narrated by Truth itself, peels back the layers of lies, love, betrayal, and survival in ways that feel gut-wrenching and gorgeously human. If you love historical fiction with emotional depth and prose that reads like poetry, this one’s for you.
I’m not a literary snob—I promise. But after reading three self-published books in a row that felt like rough drafts, I have some thoughts. Here’s my honest, slightly sarcastic take on the current state of indie publishing, from a reader who just wants a well-written story that doesn’t need a red pen.
Ever wonder why everyone suddenly claims they’re “allergic to bees”? In this cheeky yet heartfelt take from a chef living with chronic illness, I explore what our bee phobia really says about fear, faith, and city folks who panic at pollen. Spoiler: the bees aren’t the problem.
After 30 years of welcoming others into my home, cooking heartfelt meals and creating warm spaces, I realized I’ve rarely been invited back. This post explores the quiet pain behind one-sided hospitality and the longing to feel like a guest in someone else’s home—especially as a professional chef who just wants to be included.
Tate Basildon 