Tonya Abari

About Me

Tonya Abari is a former teacher turned multigenre writer, editor, and digital content guru. She enjoys spending time with her spouse, discovering new places, cooking vegan comfort foods, collecting healing crystals, and unschooling with her inquisitive, free-spirited daughter.

Latest Stories

The Ultimate Virtual Kwanzaa Potluck

Kwanzaa

My theme for our virtual gathering is “Recognizing Culture Through Foodways.” Attendees are encouraged to select one of these five ingredients, research its origins, and cook a dish that includes the main ingredient.

Tonya Abari

Dec 27, 2020

6 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Indigenous Peoples and Culture in Mind

Here’s what Sunyatta Amen, a 5th-generation master herbalist and descendant of the Algonquin Nation people, wants you to know about the holiday.

Tonya Abari

Nov 25, 2020

6 Costco Snacks I’m Stocking Up on for Back-to-School Season

Groceries

They all happen to be vegan!

Tonya Abari

Aug 20, 2020

This Year, I’m Celebrating Juneteenth with Jollof Rice

Juneteenth

We want our daughter to experience food culture from both sides of our family, and jollof rice is the dish on our Juneteenth menu that binds the two.

Tonya Abari

Jun 19, 2020