Author: Bianca Genevie Abello
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Nature Meets Inclusivity: National Park Hosts Adventures for Everyone
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited national park in the United States. Carly Pearson, who is paralyzed below the waist from a wildland firefighter injury, used an all-terrain wheelchair to navigate through the park. Two years ago, that wouldn’t have been a possibility. The National Park Service and their partners adopted adaptive programming…
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The Fizz May Be a Fizzle: Poppi’s Lawsuit
Sorry about the gutting news, Poppi lovers. A new lawsuit alleges that Poppi, a trendy beverage brand with low-sugar content and fibers for gut health, is misleading consumers with their marketing. What is Poppi? According to Poppi’s website, “a modern soda that combines agave inulin, apple cider vinegar, and fruit juice to give you all…
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Building a Powerful Plate with MyPlate’s Infographics
An infographic is a valuable tool where readers can take in information and understand the material through a visually appealing graphic. In the topic of food, an infographic can showcase dishes, ingredients, and nutritional information in an attractive way. My earliest memory of an infographic is from MyPlate – going in to my pediatrician’s office…
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Coffee Chains Hopping on the Boba Train
Boba is a chewy tapioca pearl commonly used in drinks, originating from Taiwan. Recently, coffee chains such as Dutch Bros and Starbucks began implementing popping boba on their menus. From a PR perspective, the addition of this new topping has the opportunity to bring a new audience into the stores. In March, Dutch Bros implemented…
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The Future of Food: A Food Reporter’s Look at Innovative Trends
This week, I had the privilege to interview Em Chan, food and dining reporter at the Statesman Journal. The Statesman Journal is the major daily newspaper published in Salem, Oregon. I connected with Em after hearing her talk at the SOJC’s THRIVE! career inspiration panel in January 2023. I loved hearing her honesty about experiences…
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3 Espresso Recipes to Try While You Listen to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso”
As an avid coffee drinker, “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter instantly caught my attention. Espresso is strong, with its intense flavor compared to brewed coffee. For this week’s blog, I wanted to share 3 espresso recipes that you can make at home! When this drink got released at Starbucks, it became my favorite low-calorie option! What…
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Kendall Jenner Visits Colleges to Promote 818 Tequila
The Kardashian-Jenner family has many brands, from Kim’s Skims to Khloe’s Good American to Kylie’s Kylie Cosmetics. One brand is Kendall’s 818 Tequila, which made its debut in 2023. This spring, Kendall completed “Kendall’s College Tour” where she visited college campuses across the Midwest to promote her tequila brand, 818 Tequila. She visited the local…
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Starbucks Expanding CSR
As one of the most popular coffee brands, Starbucks first began their company along the streets of Seattle in 1971. Their mission: With every cup, with every conversation, with every community – we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection. On their website, they discuss their commitments for 2030. Since we’re in 2024, let’s go over each of…
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Crumbl Cookies, But Mini!
Last week, Crumbl Cookies announced their new feature – Mini Mondays! This has been a longtime request by Crumbl fans. I was first introduced to the brand by my freshman roommate, who claims she got Crumbl every week before she got to college. This was surprising to me, as the nearest location was an hour…
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Feeding America’s Commitment to Fighting Food Insecurity
Food insecurity isn’t just about missing meals. It also includes skipping meals to make food last longer, or choosing less nutritious food options because they were more affordable. The first time I learned about the meaning of food insecurity was through my position in student orientation. Feeding America began in the 1960s when a mother…
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How Taco Bell (and My Summer) is Spicing It Up
A little personal update! This past week, I officially accepted an internship at Edelman! I will be working with their influencer marketing team in San Francisco, California. To celebrate, I thought it would be fun to write about some of Edelman’s work with Taco Bell, which included their departments relating to digital, technology, and influencer…
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How an EX-NBA Player’s Wine Label is Inspiring Opportunities
Wine is labeling itself as a networking staple, and former N.B.A. player Channing Frye is including his wine label in the conversation. After his retirement in 2019, Frye felt that he needed to find a passion project to fulfill his newfound time. In a recent feature story with The New York Times, Frye describes ways…
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Meet Babble
I’m Bianca Abello, and I’m happy you’re here! Welcome to Babble – a travel and food blog where I write about my experiences trying new restaurants and traveling. I love exploring new places and getting to know more about the world around me – shout out to my parents for taking me on their timeshare…
Bianca Genevie Abello 