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Ode to Cambridgeport

Ode to Cambridgeport

Why Cambridgeport is the best neighborhood in the Greater Boston Area

September 20, 2023 | Lucas A.

I have lived in Cambridgeport for only a short two years, but as my time here draws to a close, it only feels right to eulogize this wonderful neighborhood.  For those who have not yet had the pleasure of visiting, Cambridgeport is MIT’s pentagonal neighbor to the Northwest. Cambridgeport is bounded by the Charles River […]

Making kofta in an air fryer

Making kofta in an air fryer

Balancing cultural identity as a second-generation American

November 2, 2021 | Lucas A.

“Dinner is ready!” The smells of tahini and allspice waft through my house, while plates and utensils clatter around the kitchen. My family meanders around the kitchen in hungry anticipation, like so many wolves circling their prey… Growing up as a second-generation American, I primarily connected to my Egyptian heritage through food. From kofta and […]