MiMi Aye
@meemalee.bsky.social
One of the “coolest women in food” - Stylist magazine (no, they really did say this).
Also writer, author of MANDALAY: Recipes & Tales from a Burmese Kitchen, tired af.
https://linktr.ee/meemalee
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#MandalayBook
Also writer, author of MANDALAY: Recipes & Tales from a Burmese Kitchen, tired af.
https://linktr.ee/meemalee
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#MandalayBook
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MiMi Aye
@meemalee.bsky.social
· May 4
Takeover: MiMi Aye
One of 'the coolest woman in food' and author of MANDALAY: Recipes & Tales from a Burmese Kitchen
open.substack.com
SUNDAY READING:
Anna Jones invited me to take over her newsletter to talk about my beloved Mandalay, give my recommendations for what to watch, read, buy and more, and to share my recipe for the irresistible Burmese charred tomato salsa known as Pan Htway Pyaw 🇲🇲❤️
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Anna Jones invited me to take over her newsletter to talk about my beloved Mandalay, give my recommendations for what to watch, read, buy and more, and to share my recipe for the irresistible Burmese charred tomato salsa known as Pan Htway Pyaw 🇲🇲❤️
open.substack.com/pub/annajone...
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incredible quote lol
November 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
incredible quote lol
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On a Bourdain kick for a bit, reading the reissue of Les Halles Cookbook and watching the Myanmar episode of Parts Unknown where he's listening to people. Always brings me back to @meemalee.bsky.social 's piece about him after he died.
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
What Anthony Bourdain Meant for Cuisines Othered by So Many
“Here was someone who had made an effort to understand what was going on around him.”
london.eater.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On a Bourdain kick for a bit, reading the reissue of Les Halles Cookbook and watching the Myanmar episode of Parts Unknown where he's listening to people. Always brings me back to @meemalee.bsky.social 's piece about him after he died.
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
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Are there a lot of other recipes I want to make from @meemalee.bsky.social 's Mandalay? Yes! Am I making the aubergine pansticker curry again? Also yes!
A version of the recipe exists online: chetnamakan.co.uk/aubergine-pa...
A version of the recipe exists online: chetnamakan.co.uk/aubergine-pa...
Aubergine Pan-Sticker Curry – Chetna Makan
chetnamakan.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Are there a lot of other recipes I want to make from @meemalee.bsky.social 's Mandalay? Yes! Am I making the aubergine pansticker curry again? Also yes!
A version of the recipe exists online: chetnamakan.co.uk/aubergine-pa...
A version of the recipe exists online: chetnamakan.co.uk/aubergine-pa...
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Imagine getting ready for your daughter to come home from her freshman year of college for Thanksgiving, and the day of departure she goes MIA, and then 48 nightmarish hours later she calls you to tell her that ICE goons kidnapped her and shipped her to Honduras www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Imagine getting ready for your daughter to come home from her freshman year of college for Thanksgiving, and the day of departure she goes MIA, and then 48 nightmarish hours later she calls you to tell her that ICE goons kidnapped her and shipped her to Honduras www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
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"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
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really went dark for the sequel
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
really went dark for the sequel
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Lastly... We see the Trump admin has announced not extending Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar refugees (& Haitians) & blocking entry to new arrivals (from many countries)
Myanmar allies have this petition up:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
& our solidarity with all effected
15/
Myanmar allies have this petition up:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
& our solidarity with all effected
15/
Tell President Trump to extend protections for Burmese refugees
Burmese refugees deserve our protection
actionnetwork.org
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Lastly... We see the Trump admin has announced not extending Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar refugees (& Haitians) & blocking entry to new arrivals (from many countries)
Myanmar allies have this petition up:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
& our solidarity with all effected
15/
Myanmar allies have this petition up:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
& our solidarity with all effected
15/
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Then Myanmar Diaspora held another protest earlier this week, Here is a video snippet of part of one of the speeches.
"We stand with the oppressed. We stand for democracy. We stand for a free Myanmar"
14/
"We stand with the oppressed. We stand for democracy. We stand for a free Myanmar"
14/
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Then Myanmar Diaspora held another protest earlier this week, Here is a video snippet of part of one of the speeches.
"We stand with the oppressed. We stand for democracy. We stand for a free Myanmar"
14/
"We stand with the oppressed. We stand for democracy. We stand for a free Myanmar"
14/
Today was hard, but also lovely 🤍
November 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Today was hard, but also lovely 🤍
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Anyway, it's Friday so have a video of Sweep singing a bit of Mulder and Scully by Catatonia from the old Harry Hill show:
November 15, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Anyway, it's Friday so have a video of Sweep singing a bit of Mulder and Scully by Catatonia from the old Harry Hill show:
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Y’ALL.
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...
November 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Y’ALL.
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...
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I do not, in any way, believe this is one of the first things you learn as a child in Italy
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I do not, in any way, believe this is one of the first things you learn as a child in Italy
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As Jesus said: “You’re on your own mate, not my problem”
Kemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian
Kemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian
Kemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As Jesus said: “You’re on your own mate, not my problem”
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1/🧵 My friends in Hong Kong are furious about reports suggesting that bamboo scaffolding contributed to the massive fire there. One of them, a well-connected lobbyist, has even been messaging journalists to request corrections and has publicly called the coverage orientalist.
November 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
1/🧵 My friends in Hong Kong are furious about reports suggesting that bamboo scaffolding contributed to the massive fire there. One of them, a well-connected lobbyist, has even been messaging journalists to request corrections and has publicly called the coverage orientalist.
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Radio Sweden covered our joint findings with Swedish Burma Committee and Fair Finance into how pension funds are investing in companies supporting the illegal #Myanmar junta. Sweden's AP7 fund and the Ethics Council say they will review the list of companies. Listen in Swedish 👇🏽
Svenska pensionspengar stödjer Myanmars militärjunta - Ekot
Svenska AP-fonder fortsätter att investera miljarder i bolag som stödjer militärjuntan i Myanmar. Svenska Burmakommittén och årets Right Livelihood-pristagare ...
www.sverigesradio.se
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Radio Sweden covered our joint findings with Swedish Burma Committee and Fair Finance into how pension funds are investing in companies supporting the illegal #Myanmar junta. Sweden's AP7 fund and the Ethics Council say they will review the list of companies. Listen in Swedish 👇🏽
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We all need Leslie Jones energy to survive Thanksgiving.
I’m dying 😂🤣☠️
I’m dying 😂🤣☠️
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We all need Leslie Jones energy to survive Thanksgiving.
I’m dying 😂🤣☠️
I’m dying 😂🤣☠️
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Screw you Black Friday x
Lino Print of the Week 🌾
No Black Friday deals here!
Just me, some ink, and a roller. No flash sales, no countdown timers, just slow art, made the slow way.
If you can, please sprinkle a bit of your spend towards small businesses and creatives.
It honestly makes such a difference.
Thank you x
No Black Friday deals here!
Just me, some ink, and a roller. No flash sales, no countdown timers, just slow art, made the slow way.
If you can, please sprinkle a bit of your spend towards small businesses and creatives.
It honestly makes such a difference.
Thank you x
November 28, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Screw you Black Friday x
My 9 year old had a Science Day at school this week and he told me they wore lab coats and goggles.
His teacher then posted this photo and he looked at me sheepishly and said, “Sorry I lied about the lab coats, Mummy, but I didn’t want you to be worried”.
I told him he didn’t need to do that 🫠
His teacher then posted this photo and he looked at me sheepishly and said, “Sorry I lied about the lab coats, Mummy, but I didn’t want you to be worried”.
I told him he didn’t need to do that 🫠
November 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
My 9 year old had a Science Day at school this week and he told me they wore lab coats and goggles.
His teacher then posted this photo and he looked at me sheepishly and said, “Sorry I lied about the lab coats, Mummy, but I didn’t want you to be worried”.
I told him he didn’t need to do that 🫠
His teacher then posted this photo and he looked at me sheepishly and said, “Sorry I lied about the lab coats, Mummy, but I didn’t want you to be worried”.
I told him he didn’t need to do that 🫠
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In case you needed one more reason not to use AI …
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
OpenAI says teen's 'misuse' of ChatGPT is to blame for his suicide, because he broke the TOU: 'Users must comply with OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit the use of ChatGPT for suicide or self-har...
The lawyer presenting Adam Raine's family calls the response "disturbing" and I have to agree.
www.pcgamer.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In case you needed one more reason not to use AI …
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
THE GALLERY. IT GOES ON FOREVER.
November 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
THE GALLERY. IT GOES ON FOREVER.
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so anyone who has like an ounce of experience with the outdoors knows bamboo actually burns really poorly. Also anyone who has been following this and isn't a racist freak knows this was almost certainly an issue of the cladding like Grenfell was but I know that doesn't get the weird sinophobia hit!
While bamboo scaffolding is considered a treasured Hong Kong tradition, it’s recently drawn scrutiny for being combustible and prone to deterioration over time.
Hong Kong’s bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique, comes under scrutiny after city’s deadliest fire in years | CNN
The Hong Kong residential towers engulfed by smoke and flames on Wednesday were surrounded by an ancient construction material familiar to anyone who’s spent time in the one of the world’s most densel...
www.cnn.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
so anyone who has like an ounce of experience with the outdoors knows bamboo actually burns really poorly. Also anyone who has been following this and isn't a racist freak knows this was almost certainly an issue of the cladding like Grenfell was but I know that doesn't get the weird sinophobia hit!
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was waiting for the wave of “ooo those weird asians” bs. spoiler: it wasn’t the bamboo, it was the building cladding, the same as it was at grenfell
While bamboo scaffolding is considered a treasured Hong Kong tradition, it’s recently drawn scrutiny for being combustible and prone to deterioration over time.
Hong Kong’s bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique, comes under scrutiny after city’s deadliest fire in years | CNN
The Hong Kong residential towers engulfed by smoke and flames on Wednesday were surrounded by an ancient construction material familiar to anyone who’s spent time in the one of the world’s most densel...
www.cnn.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
was waiting for the wave of “ooo those weird asians” bs. spoiler: it wasn’t the bamboo, it was the building cladding, the same as it was at grenfell
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Thanks for the tip! Have always wanted to read the MSG issue and try the magazine so have ordered the bundle!
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Thanks for the tip! Have always wanted to read the MSG issue and try the magazine so have ordered the bundle!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Y’ALL.
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...
November 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Y’ALL.
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...
You should celebrate by buying a special bundle of AMERICA, MSG and BEANS from Pit Magazine!
pitmagazine.uk/product/the-...