Jaya Saxena
@jayasaxena.com
James Beard Award-nominated writer and editor // Series Editor at Best American Food and Travel Writing // Queens, NY // she/her // jayasaxena.com
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Jaya Saxena
@jayasaxena.com
· Sep 24
Nobody Wants to Be a Foodie
How “foodie” went from badge of honor to cringey term to pejorative smear and all the way back again.
www.eater.com
Here it is, my last piece for @eater.bsky.social: my treatise on the last 20 years of food culture, and how food turned into fandom. I really hope you read it. www.eater.com/food-culture...
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Pentz Homes will be doing a rolling food drive to support our struggling local businesses and help the families who are afraid to leave their homes. You can help in two ways! Shop at local immigrant-owned stores and donate the goods, or send us your funds and we will do the shopping for you.
January 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Pentz Homes will be doing a rolling food drive to support our struggling local businesses and help the families who are afraid to leave their homes. You can help in two ways! Shop at local immigrant-owned stores and donate the goods, or send us your funds and we will do the shopping for you.
I mean obvs can't verify it's THE guy but uhhhh
January 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I mean obvs can't verify it's THE guy but uhhhh
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36 people have died at ICE's hands in the past year
may of these deaths did not happen on camera, but it does not make them any less horrifying and unacceptable
this is a list of their names, where they lived before being abducted, and a link to crowdfunding if i can find it
may of these deaths did not happen on camera, but it does not make them any less horrifying and unacceptable
this is a list of their names, where they lived before being abducted, and a link to crowdfunding if i can find it
January 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
36 people have died at ICE's hands in the past year
may of these deaths did not happen on camera, but it does not make them any less horrifying and unacceptable
this is a list of their names, where they lived before being abducted, and a link to crowdfunding if i can find it
may of these deaths did not happen on camera, but it does not make them any less horrifying and unacceptable
this is a list of their names, where they lived before being abducted, and a link to crowdfunding if i can find it
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I couldn't sleep all night because of the constant shelling.
My 4mo daughter, Talia, is terrified by the force of the explosions.
There is no safety here, we live in fear and anxiety.
Your support helps us to endure these extremely difficult circumstances.
- Sama’a 🤍
chuffed.org/project/157569
My 4mo daughter, Talia, is terrified by the force of the explosions.
There is no safety here, we live in fear and anxiety.
Your support helps us to endure these extremely difficult circumstances.
- Sama’a 🤍
chuffed.org/project/157569
January 9, 2026 at 5:54 AM
I couldn't sleep all night because of the constant shelling.
My 4mo daughter, Talia, is terrified by the force of the explosions.
There is no safety here, we live in fear and anxiety.
Your support helps us to endure these extremely difficult circumstances.
- Sama’a 🤍
chuffed.org/project/157569
My 4mo daughter, Talia, is terrified by the force of the explosions.
There is no safety here, we live in fear and anxiety.
Your support helps us to endure these extremely difficult circumstances.
- Sama’a 🤍
chuffed.org/project/157569
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"On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns." 💔
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she ‘nurtured kindness’
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
www.mprnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
"On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns." 💔
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If one can believe in the passage of time, it's been 13 years since my brave little pooch did nothing in the face of chaos. Thank u for allowing him to burn. 🙆 🙇
January 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
If one can believe in the passage of time, it's been 13 years since my brave little pooch did nothing in the face of chaos. Thank u for allowing him to burn. 🙆 🙇
Why the new food guidelines look like Cards Against Humanity
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Why the new food guidelines look like Cards Against Humanity
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blogged it defector.com/how-hard-is-...
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
blogged it defector.com/how-hard-is-...
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arguably the idea that these politicians are desperately using buzzwords they think their constituents want to hear, rather than taking real stands based on honestly held principles, is a big old fucking problem
January 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
arguably the idea that these politicians are desperately using buzzwords they think their constituents want to hear, rather than taking real stands based on honestly held principles, is a big old fucking problem
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Dios Habla Hoy (Hope Church) in South Minneapolis is seeking donations to buy groceries for community members unable to safely leave their homes, as well as volunteer drivers.
Donate here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Volunteer driver signup here: dhhmn.elvanto.net/form/8f54a7f...
Donate here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Volunteer driver signup here: dhhmn.elvanto.net/form/8f54a7f...
Despensas/ Food Drive
Join our Community Food Drive to support those in need while nurturing faith and fellowship. With your help, we can extend a helping hand and foster a sense of community.Your contribution will go towa...
www.zeffy.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Dios Habla Hoy (Hope Church) in South Minneapolis is seeking donations to buy groceries for community members unable to safely leave their homes, as well as volunteer drivers.
Donate here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Volunteer driver signup here: dhhmn.elvanto.net/form/8f54a7f...
Donate here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Volunteer driver signup here: dhhmn.elvanto.net/form/8f54a7f...
Time to check in on everyone who was like "sure Zohran's ideas area great but he doesn't know how to MAKE DEALS" or whatever
Breaking News: Gov. Kathy Hochul, partnering with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will unveil a plan to expand free or affordable child care for New Yorkers across the state.
Hochul and Mamdani to Announce Road Map to Expand Child Care
Governor Kathy Hochul will appear with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lay out a plan to expand free and subsidized child care in New York, which had been a central focus of his campaign.
nyti.ms
January 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Time to check in on everyone who was like "sure Zohran's ideas area great but he doesn't know how to MAKE DEALS" or whatever
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jokerfyingly sick of Democrats asking for "full transparency" and "answers." it's the new "thoughts and prayers."
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
jokerfyingly sick of Democrats asking for "full transparency" and "answers." it's the new "thoughts and prayers."
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People are already in the streets after an ICE agent shot a woman in her vehicle in Minneapolis today. Here are some @wired.com tips for protecting yourself from your government. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:26 AM
People are already in the streets after an ICE agent shot a woman in her vehicle in Minneapolis today. Here are some @wired.com tips for protecting yourself from your government. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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70+ free printable "How to Report ICE" zines with info on the SALUTE protocol and local hotline numbers for all over the country! Including some in Spanish!
There is an info sheet on how to fold and cut the zines and a form to request a zine for your area.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
There is an info sheet on how to fold and cut the zines and a form to request a zine for your area.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
70+ free printable "How to Report ICE" zines with info on the SALUTE protocol and local hotline numbers for all over the country! Including some in Spanish!
There is an info sheet on how to fold and cut the zines and a form to request a zine for your area.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
There is an info sheet on how to fold and cut the zines and a form to request a zine for your area.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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I don’t know if a flood of calls at this moment asking for dissolution of DHS and abolishment, investigation, etc., of ICE and Noem will matter, but I made the calls - it’s easy to do, and it can’t be a flood without us.
January 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I don’t know if a flood of calls at this moment asking for dissolution of DHS and abolishment, investigation, etc., of ICE and Noem will matter, but I made the calls - it’s easy to do, and it can’t be a flood without us.
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I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK
I’m eating lunch, I’m having a panic attack, I’m charging my phone, and then I’m going back out to try and keep my neighborhood safe.
January 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK
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congratulations to my amazing husband @johndebary.com on publication day for his third awesome cocktail book. I really love this one and can't wait to recreate some of his yumminess myself.
The Nonalcoholic Bar
Presented by a hospitality veteran and an authority on drinks, this non-alcoholic cocktail book is organized by seven different taste profiles. There are ple...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM
congratulations to my amazing husband @johndebary.com on publication day for his third awesome cocktail book. I really love this one and can't wait to recreate some of his yumminess myself.
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New — I wrote about how corporate media is immediately siding with power in the wake of Trump attacking Venezuela and capturing Maduro, and how journalists need to treat the administration as a hostile entity that’s openly lying to them.
Call Trump's power grab in Venezuela what it is
Corporate media must recognize they're being openly lied to—and report accordingly.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 6, 2026 at 12:49 AM
New — I wrote about how corporate media is immediately siding with power in the wake of Trump attacking Venezuela and capturing Maduro, and how journalists need to treat the administration as a hostile entity that’s openly lying to them.
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Struggling to stand upright in the New Year. UGGGGHHHH. But I continue, making new Snake'N'Bacon for my Patreon...
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Struggling to stand upright in the New Year. UGGGGHHHH. But I continue, making new Snake'N'Bacon for my Patreon...
“Men are such babies when they’re sick” I’m men. If you spend all night throwing up your wife should make you pastina while you watch Blazing Saddles and moan on the couch.
January 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
“Men are such babies when they’re sick” I’m men. If you spend all night throwing up your wife should make you pastina while you watch Blazing Saddles and moan on the couch.
Ok 9th grade history teacher you win on me having to know what the Monroe Doctrine is
January 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Ok 9th grade history teacher you win on me having to know what the Monroe Doctrine is
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Expect to see a lot of this classic Onion headline, from 23 years ago, over the coming weeks.
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Expect to see a lot of this classic Onion headline, from 23 years ago, over the coming weeks.