Cooking

How to…Cook: Homemade French Fries

Ever feel in the mood for a container of fries without the McDonalds deep-fried calories? Well here is a simple recipe that will allow you to have your fries without all the fat. Homemade French Fries Tools:...

How to Cook: Fresh Lemonade

Working at a lemonade stand all summer has taught me one thing: lemonade is not only better when it’s freshly made, it is so worth the small effort it takes to make it! Squeeze the...

How to…Cook: Salsa Con Queso

Skip the nasty store-bought slop with a list of ingedients that sound like they belong in a chemistry lab rather than on your nachos. Instead, make this quick, easy, and super-tasty fresh salsa con queso...

How to Cook…Perfect Cupcakes

With all the new TV shows following cupcake craftsman and bakery artists like DC Cupcakes and Cake Boss, your typical dirty icing Betty Crockers may not cut it for you anymore. Have you...

How To…Cook:60-Second Hot Fudge/Chocolate Frosting

Ever wanted hot fudge on ice cream but didn’t have time to run to the store? Or wanted to frost cupcakes without the hassle of cooking for an extra hour? This super fun...

How to…Cook: Easy Ranch Chicken

  I haven’t done a recipe post in awhile, so today I thought I’d share one of my boyfriend’s favourites. This recipe is simple but so delicious, it makes the chicken moist and...

What to Eat Before an Exam: No-Brainer Breakfast Recipe

The morning before an exam, it may be tempting to just grab your coffee and go. But, in order for your brain to work at peak performance, you’ve got to fuel it, and the best...

How to…Cook: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwich

One of the first meals I ever learned to cook was a grilled cheese sandwich. But, as we get older, our tastes mature, and a grilled-cheese sandwich just doesn’t cut it. So, here...

How to…Cook: Mini Pot Pies

This is the second post in my series on how to cook. The first post covered my favourite recipe websites, which I used to discover this recipe for miniature pot pies. I actually...

Just for Fun Fridays: How to…Make Heart-Shaped Chocolate Pops

Whether you’ve got a long-term boyfriend, a secret crush, or are just enjoying the single life, there’s no reason not to celebrate the season of love and my favourite holiday: Valentine’s Day. With 2 days...

How to…Cook: Recipe Websites

No, unfortunately I can’t teach you how to cook fabulous, healthy, budget-friendly, and delicious meals in one post. However, cooking is a life skill you should begin to develop during your college years for your...

How Many Calories in Pizza (and other “college foods”)

We’ve all heard the hype about the dreaded “freshmen 15”, but if you’ve already made it passed that hurdle it can be difficult wading through the temptation of typical college fare. Knowing exactly what it...