The history of tea spreads across many cultures over the span of thousands of years. Beginning as a medical remedy, tea has many uses and millions of drinkers per year. Tea has been a staple in my life since my mom got me to drink it in middle school. My favorite thing about it is […]
Living in on-campus housing means lots of things; new friends, close living quarters, and definitely lots of laughter. But it also comes with questionable bathroom situations, leaky water fountains, and sickness that can spread like wildfire. Perhaps the worst of them all is–you guessed it–the dining halls. Or as some may call them, mess halls. […]
Do you ever feel a little bit guilty while indulging in a gooey chocolate chip cookie? I know I do. Of course, we all need cheat days, but wouldn’t it be easier to enjoy a cookie without making it a cheat day? I have the recipe for you! While hunting around on Pinterest, I was […]
For many years meat-eaters and vegetarians alike battle over who is correct about what a healthy human diet should consist of. From a vegan or vegetarian’s standpoint, the human body is not wired to process and digest raw meat and animal products like other carnivores. But people who eat meat may remind their counterparts that […]
I often find myself on a chilly day cooped up in my room with nothing more to do than watch Netflix. And while I really value those lovely, laid back days, I need a place to escape. Generally speaking, I love food and a pretty, calm environment. That obviously means you can most likely find […]
If you’ve ever wondered how to cook a spaghetti squash, that makes two of us. As I’ve gotten more experienced in the kitchen, I decided it might be good to try cooking a spaghetti squash. I use a seasonal produce guide to help me find veggies and fruits that are in season in Ohio. Incorporating seasonal […]
Who’s not a fan of a gooey, sweet, and easy dessert? The answer is no one. The problem? How hard it is to restrain yourself when it comes to sweets most of the time. The solution? Mug desserts! Mug desserts are a single serving treat that’s put together and heated in a coffee mug in the […]
Well, it’s officially fall! Time to blow the dust off your beanies, scarves, and fall jackets. Switching out my closet from tank tops and sundresses to jackets and cardigans is sad, but I’m also so excited to start wearing some of my favorite sweaters again! I always struggle with how to layer my outfits (because […]
You know those cans in the back of your pantry that you know you have, but regardless, never use? Yeah same. I have yet to go legitimate grocery shopping in two weeks now and it’s been a struggle figuring out what to make for my meals. With very few ingredients left in my fridge, I considered […]
Over the summer in New York City, I food shopped nowhere else other than Trader Joe’s. It was only a few blocks from my apartment and I could easily slip in and buy the ingredients for a delish dinner in my tiny apartment. Now, I have a big kitchen and lots of room, but no […]