Welcome to Tay’s BiPolar Kitchen!
Tay M.
May 14, 2017
January 8, 2024
Welcome to Tay’s Bipolar Kitchen. Please have a seat at my table. As the name suggests, I have Bipolar II Disorder
Recent Talks
Grief’s Unseen Grip: A Personal Story of Loss & Reconnection
Tay M.
July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024
The Weight of Loss: When Grief Feels Numb Family. It’s a word that’s always felt a bit tangled for me.
Grief: Anniversaries of Loss
Tay M.
May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
This year, on my mom’s death anniversary, the mask is off. I’m sitting here, the calendar glaring at me, a digital tombstone marking a day that usually triggers a deep dive into grief. But today, the emotions are raw and overwhelming. I’m not okay, and for the first time in years, I’m not trying to […]
A Mother’s Day Short Essay
Tay M.
May 12, 2024
May 24, 2024
Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It
31 Days of Women 2024
Tay M.
April 28, 2024
May 24, 2024
Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share the video of my keynote speech from Sinclair College’s 31 Days of Women celebration. It’s called “Unveiling Your Inner Quintessence,” and it’s all about those amazing qualities that make us who we are. This speech is super close to my heart because I opened up about my own […]
A Culinary Legacy: Learning from My Mom’s Kitchen
Tay M.
February 7, 2024
May 24, 2024
My mom, actually my grandmother who raised me, was an excellent cook and a true food lover. Her kitchen was
Embracing the Chaos: Healing, Self-Love, and the Octopus-Spaghetti Dance
Tay M.
March 22, 2023
March 24, 2023
Dive into our latest blog post on the messy, beautiful journey of healing and self-love. Embrace the chaos, face challenges head-on, and find beauty in the mess.
Taysty Tips – 7 of My Favorite Flavor Combinations
Tay M.
June 27, 2022
February 24, 2025
Why Use Flavor Combinations? My seven favorite flavor combinations serve a specific purpose in my kitchen – to make cooking
Holiday Depression: Tears On My Pillow
Tay M.
May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022
Holiday Vs. Seasonal Depression Holiday depression happens to more people than most realize, not to be confused with seasonal depression
Perspective: A Bird’s Eye View
Tay M.
November 21, 2021
November 29, 2023
How a Change of Perspective Can Effect Understanding I was in Big Lots having a whole out-of-body experience because my
Poached Whole Chicken
Tay M.
November 19, 2021
August 19, 2023
Poached Whole Chicken is juicy and tender with hundred of uses in the culinary world. From soup to quick meals
Glamour Magazine’s 2021 Community College Women of the Year
Tay M.
November 9, 2021
November 9, 2021
Glamour Community College Women of the Year How it Started It has taken three months for me to sit down
The Closeness of Friends
Tay M.
October 29, 2021
November 21, 2021
Talking with my boyfriend (an introduction post about him will come once there is more water under that bridge) this morning, I
Chicken Enchiladas
Tay M.
June 5, 2021
March 12, 2022
Chicken enchiladas are one of my favorite dishes. For decades, this dish has been in my life. I have such wonderful memories of my great-grandmother making a pan of ground
Mental Health Wellness TikTokers
Tay M.
May 17, 2021
August 19, 2023
The pandemic has lasted longer than most expected in March 2020. While the world dissolved into fear and uncertainty, some sought to unplug from the heavy onslaught of knowledge by tuning into media streaming services, creating new hobbies, and social media. For me, I turned to social media. Who would
Redefining Success
Tay M.
May 12, 2021
November 29, 2023
Remember when participation trophies were a thing? Some bristled at the idea of giving rewards to “losers” regardless of the intent. In all honesty, the concept was great, but the execution needed some work. Stated plainly, it was not a reward for losing. It was meant to be acknowledgment and