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Christabel Lobo

I'm a freelance writer, illustrator, and Hatha yoga teacher covering food & drink, travel, health, nutrition, yoga and wellness. My writing has been published in Zagat Stories, Lonely Planet, TripSavvy, Trivago, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Fodor's, AllRecipes, Eating Well, Taste of Home, webMD, and more. I also currently write a monthly column on Cooking Light focused on nutrition, sustainability, food systems and the environment.

Publications

  • National Geographic
    1 article

Writes Most On

FoodHistoryGastronomyIndigenoushistoryEuropeanTraditionsSturgeonCultureCulinaryTraditionsCulinaryhistoryFoodcultureLuxuryFoodsCaviarHistoryAmericanHistoryFoodTradeFishingIndustry
  • When happy hour in America meant a cheap beer … and free caviar?
    27 Feb—National Geographic
    HISTORY & CULTURE In the 19th century, this lost American boomtown shipped 15 train cars of sturgeon roe daily. Here's the surprising story of how a bar snack became black gold. February 27, 2025 The rituals of European caviar service have changed little over centuries: mother-of-pearl spoons, champagne pairings, and precise instructions for savoring each briny pearl. Yet, while Europe maintains these traditions, scroll through TikTok today, and you'll find Americans creating their own...