Social Media

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A diverse group of people enjoying visually appealing and trendy food and drinks in a lively, modern night market setting.

Social media food trends are rapidly reshaping culinary traditions

Nonalcoholic beverage sales are skyrocketing globally, with the 'refresher' market alone projected to grow 130 percent over the next four years, according to Food On Demand .

Mateo Reyes·August 18, 2026

A man, Narcissus, captivated by his own reflection in a pool of water, with subtle digital elements suggesting modern social media.

Letters & Lore

What is Ovid's Metamorphoses and why does it still matter?

The ancient Greek myth of Narcissus, a man obsessed with his own reflection, offers a striking parallel to the pervasive self-promotion and image-consciousness seen on today's social media platforms.

Jing Mei Lin·June 21, 2026

A visual comparison between a traditional handwritten recipe card and a smartphone screen displaying a popular TikTok cooking tutorial, symbolizing the shift in culinary knowledge sharing.

Culinary Trends

Why TikTok Is Replacing Grandma's Recipe Cards

I recently heard a story that stopped me in my tracks: a 20-year-old in Ohio learned to make her grandmother's famous pierogi, not by her side in a flour-dusted kitchen, but from a viral TikTok video

Mateo Reyes·June 6, 2026