I love to eat. You probably do too. I mean who doesn’t? Be it beautifully seasoned potato salads, golden roasties, greasy cheesy chips and gravy (my fellow northerners get me!) sticky rice dishes- okay, I’m going to stop before I start drooling on the keyboard. Let me tell you another problem I have; I’m lazy, ( I’m British, so sue me) when it comes to food. It’s just sooo much effort thinking up meal plans, what ingredients you’ll need? God forbid you don’t have the ingredients and have to go to the shop for them, but it’s a wet day, you’re in your comfies. You end up having the argument with yourself about should you shouldn’t you? Do you really...
Cody Cassidy is the author of Who Ate the First Oyster? The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History. Literary Hub spoke to Cassidy about some of his own “firsts.” * Literary Hub: What was the moment you first realized you wanted to write a book about “firsts”? Cody Cassidy: My ideas nearly always come while I’m reading. In this case, it was Siddhartha Mukherjee’s The Emperor of all Maladies. Mukherjee begins his book with a fascinating anecdote about the first documented case of cancer, which comes from an ancient Egyptian tablet. The hieroglyph describes the patient and their disease, which is most likely breast cancer judging by the description. I found something deeply interesting not only in that...
Let me tell you about a problem I have. I love to eat. You probably do too. I mean who doesn’t? Be it beautifully seasoned potato salads, golden roasties, greasy cheesy chips and gravy (my fellow northerners get me!) sticky rice dishes- okay, I’m going to stop before I start drooling on the keyboard. Let me tell you another problem I have; I’m lazy, ( I’m British, so sue me) when it comes to food. It’s just sooo much effort thinking up meal plans, what ingredients you’ll need? God forbid you don’t have the ingredients and have to go to the shop for them, but it’s a wet day, you’re in your comfies. You end up having the argument with...
Cody Cassidy is the author of Who Ate the First Oyster? The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History. Literary Hub spoke to Cassidy about some of his own “firsts.” * Literary Hub: What was the moment you first realized you wanted to write a book about “firsts”? Cody Cassidy: My ideas nearly always come while I’m reading. In this case, it was Siddhartha Mukherjee’s The Emperor of all Maladies. Mukherjee begins his book with a fascinating anecdote about the first documented case of cancer, which comes from an ancient Egyptian tablet. The hieroglyph describes the patient and their disease, which is most likely breast cancer judging by the description. I found something deeply interesting not only in that...
Koh Tao 💙 it gets me every time. Koh Tao has a special place in our hearts. This stunning island in the Gulf of Thailand is home to incredible marine life, pristine beaches, gorgeous viewpoints, breathtaking hikes, and beautiful sunsets. Yes, we love it, and we have been there a couple of times. On every trip, we choose a different place to stay in Koh Tao, so we could experience the many sides of the island. Now it’s time to share our tips on where to stay in Koh Tao, Thailand, the best areas, and the pros and cons of staying in each of them. Before choosing your hotel in Koh Tao, you should think about the purpose of your...
