Culture – Page 2 – The Flohemian

Fun with Frescobol

Posted on June 8, 2017January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Being a lifelong beach bum, I am always fascinated by beach culture. I think it’s amazing how different regions enjoy where the sand meets the sea. Hawaii, California and our own Sunshine State all have been identified as areas of distinction with regard to beach culture. I’ve noticed the onset of new beach trends is […]

The Science of Seadation

Posted on June 2, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Life is often a wave: you can be riding the crest one day, then caught in the undertow the next. Several days into a bad week, my frustration hit its peak where not even a facetious serenade of the “Bad Day” song could pacify me. I decided that instead of sulking into my bedsheets, I […]

Pluralism, Paradise and Palm Trees

Posted on March 23, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

PREFACE: I started writing about palm trees in relation to world religions. Which then spiraled into many other potential fun facts. To help streamline reading and the brevity of this post, I have used anecdotes to keep this post on its course. If you see an asterisk* scroll to bottom if you feel so inclined […]

Rio 2016 Acai Bowl

Posted on August 7, 2016February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have commenced! To get into the spirit of the Olympics, I am sharing this açaí bowl recipe this week that will fuel you like an Olympic athlete! I must warn you that once I had my first açaí bowl, I was immediately hooked. I found myself running to 3 Natives Juice Bar […]

Punjab Pizza and AM Curry

Posted on August 1, 2016February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Lake Worth has a strong Mexican influence. It’s evident with the taco trucks on every other corner, the gentlemen selling fresh sunflowers at major intersections, and the absence of Publix replaced by storefronts like “El Bodegon” and “El Presidente Supermercado.” Mexican food initially brought me to Lake Worth, what keeps me returning is new revelations […]

Australian Banana Bender Bread

Posted on July 24, 2016January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I spent a month flashpacking in Australia last summer to study the effects of global climate change. I miss Oz everyday, and find myself consistently reminiscing about my days along the East Coast. I decided this week I wanted to bring Australia to my kitchen. When I was in Straya (slang for Australia), the food […]

Mexican Street Fries Recipe

Posted on July 21, 2016January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

My boyfriend, Jesse and I go to Lake Worth a couple times per month to nosh on the best authentic Mexican food at Tacos Al Carbon. We always start our “dinner in Mexico” with elotes, better known in America as Mexican Street Corn. The husked corn is roasted in a smoker– outside, under a tent, in the […]

The Magic of Mexican Ice Cream

Posted on July 17, 2016February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Happy National Ice Cream Day! As you prepare to celebrate, I encourage you to throw “Michoacana” into your Yelp App instead of Baskin Robbins. I have recently discovered the magic of Mexican Ice Cream. This is not Mexican fried ice cream you may know, that is covered in corn flakes and cinnamon sugar. The Mexican ice […]

Sabor do Brasil: Caldo Verde Recipe

Posted on July 10, 2016January 3, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

After visiting Fazendinha da Regina I was determined to make Portuguese green soup and pão de queijo (cheese rolls). I set a date with my boyfriend Jesse for a Sunday afternoon Brazilian feast. I’ve been known to cook themed dinners, which I think awards me the title of “Best Girlfriend Ever.” Pão de quiejo, I […]