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Welcome to Tay’s BiPolar Kitchen!
Welcome to Tay’s Bipolar Kitchen. Please have a seat at my table. As the name suggests, I have Bipolar II Disorder
May 14, 2017
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Kitchen Table Talks
Welcome to Kitchen Table Talks! Let’s chat about Mental Health Wellness, food, cooking, and more at my kitchen table
Food & Cooking
The Chickpea Flour Omelet: A High-Protein, Egg-Free Recipe
This chickpea flour omelet is an easy, protein-rich option that’s naturally egg-free—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a savory snack anytime.
March 12, 2025
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Food & Cooking
Egg Prices Got You Scrambling? Best Egg Substitutes & Budget Hacks
Egg prices got you scrambling? Try these budget-friendly egg substitutes for baking, cooking, and more!
March 12, 2025
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Food & Cooking
Cross-Contamination: How to Avoid It in a Home Kitchen
Cross-contamination happens fast—but with smart habits and a few tools, you can keep your kitchen safe, clean, and bacteria-free.
January 27, 2025
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Food & Cooking
Online Recipes vs Cookbooks: How to Navigate Both
Learn how to spot red flags in online recipes and get more value from your cookbooks. You’ll cook smarter, no matter where the recipe comes from.
January 13, 2025
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Food & Cooking
How to Read Recipes Like a Pro
Tired of mid-recipe surprises? Learn how to read recipes with confidence so you can prep smarter and cook without second-guessing.
January 6, 2025
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Food & Cooking
DIY Nacho Bar: The Ultimate Game-Day Crowd Pleaser
Create the ultimate game day experience with a DIY nacho bar that lets everyone build their perfect plate of crispy,
January 3, 2025
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Mental Health Wellness
Grief’s Unseen Grip: A Personal Story of Loss & Reconnection
The Weight of Loss: When Grief Feels Numb Family. It’s a word that’s always felt a bit tangled for me.
July 5, 2024
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Mental Health Wellness
Grief: Anniversaries of Loss
This year, on my mom’s death anniversary, the mask is off. I’m sitting here, the calendar glaring at me, a
May 24, 2024
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Mental Health Wellness
A Mother’s Day Short Essay
Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It
May 12, 2024
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Personal Experiences & Reflections
31 Days of Women 2024
Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share the video of my keynote speech from Sinclair College’s 31 Days of Women
April 28, 2024
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Food & Cooking
A Culinary Legacy: Learning from My Mom’s Kitchen
My mom, actually my grandmother who raised me, was an excellent cook and a true food lover. Her kitchen was
February 7, 2024
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Mental Health Wellness
Embracing the Chaos: Healing, Self-Love, and the Octopus-Spaghetti Dance
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.
March 22, 2023
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Food & Cooking
Taysty Tips – 7 of My Favorite Flavor Combinations
Why Use Flavor Combinations? My seven favorite flavor combinations serve a specific purpose in my kitchen – to make cooking
June 27, 2022
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Personal Experiences & Reflections
Holiday Depression: Tears On My Pillow
Holiday Vs. Seasonal Depression Holiday depression happens to more people than most realize, not to be confused with seasonal depression
May 9, 2022
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Personal Experiences & Reflections
Perspective: A Bird’s Eye View
How a Change of Perspective Can Effect Understanding I was in Big Lots having a whole out-of-body experience because my
November 21, 2021
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Food & Cooking
Poached Whole Chicken
Poached Whole Chicken is juicy and tender with hundred of uses in the culinary world. From soup to quick meals
November 19, 2021
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Personal Experiences & Reflections
Glamour Magazine’s 2021 Community College Women of the Year
Glamour Community College Women of the Year How it Started It has taken three months for me to sit down
November 9, 2021
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Mental Health Wellness
The Closeness of Friends
Talking with my boyfriend (an introduction post about him will come once there is more water under that bridge) this morning, I
October 29, 2021
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Food & Cooking
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken enchiladas are one of my favorite dishes. For decades, this dish has been in my life. I have such
June 5, 2021
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Care for You
Mental Health Wellness TikTokers
The pandemic has lasted longer than most expected in March 2020. While the world dissolved into fear and uncertainty, some
May 17, 2021
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