A few weeks ago, I attempted to make one of the hardest dishes known to man. (Clearly it isn’t one of the hardest dishes known to woman, because I nailed it.) But, let’s back up a bit. Every year, when the temperature drops and I don’t want an outrageously...
In a few short weeks, most of us students will be done school until September. It's finally time to start thinking about summer and the possibilities of warm weather. Most of all, it is time to undo the damage of months of grabbing whatever terrible fast food we can...
Outside of imperial Russia in winter, there has never been a better time to experiment with pickling. It works with almost any vegetable, is cheap, tasty, will give you a head start on genuine apocalypse prep, and will help limit your trips to the grocery store...
It’s March, and though our weather can’t seem to make up its mind, I know we’re all ready for spring, or better yet, summer. What better way to kickstart those sunny days than by mixing up a beautiful batch of iced tea? Those of you who visit Heritage Days during...
Every year for Valentine's Day, the recipe expectations can reach unrealistic heights, but it doesn't have to be so complicated. What if there was a dessert easy enough for a beginner to put together, but fancy enough to make you look like a professional? Well,...
Another school year has begun and the rush of new classes, book purchases, and deadlines are here to remind us of what little time we have in a day. No matter how you look at it one thing is for sure: we all have to eat. We also shouldn’t have to settle for...
Jerk Chicken Burgers: Serves: 8 Prep: 2 hours INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breasts, cut in half widthwise 1 cooking onion Salt and pepper 1 jar of your favourite jerk chicken marinade 1/2 red onion 8 slices of pineapple Burger toppings of your choice DIRECTIONS: Place...
Eating healthy can be hard. Especially when veggie platters make you sad. But, eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless. Here are a couple of salad recipes guaranteed to please your taste buds and your conscience. Caesar Salad Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 15...
As students with stacks of homework, finding time to cook is a challenge. Mix in limited funds, and the situation can become dire. This, inevitably, is when we turn to cheap and easy fixes; however, those often aren’t always the healthiest choice. Here lies the...
Being asked to bring a dessert is a common request, and something that can be rather daunting. When figuring out a dessert there are many factors that need to be considered. This includes who’s going to be eating the treat and if there are any dietary restrictions....
As the end of the semester peeks over the horizon, so too do invitations to Easter meals and potlucks. With that in mind, here is a recipe that can fit into any meal as either a warm side or a room-temperature salad — which makes it great for longer commutes. It is...
Valentine’s Day can cause a lot of stress in regard to finding gifts for loved ones, and that stress can rack up quite the bill. Fear no more, friends, for homemade chocolates are a great way to show a loved one that you care — whether that loved one is a partner,...