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How to…Cook: Caramel Apples

Mmm, nothing says Halloween like these classic homemade treats. Have fun with your roomies whipping up a batch of this pseudo-healthy treats (hey, they have fruit in them, right?) to help get you through midterm...
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How to…Cook: Pita Pizzas

This is another favourite recipe of mine. It’s a way better flavour than your regular microwave pizza, but cheaper and healthier than ordering in. Plus you can customize each serving for whatever the individual person...
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How To…Cook Restaurant-Style Nachos

Ever notice how the chewy, soggy, boring nachos you pull out of your microwave just don’t seem to satisfy the craving the way a platter of the cheesy treats do at a restaurant? No worries,...
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Three Websites for a Better Body

If you’re like me, you may have let your physique slip a little bit over the summer. While other girls are fretting over the perfect bikini bod, I’m fretting over trying every flavour of ice...
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Eleven College Food Staples

Picture this: You’re in your dorm room, it’s late at night, and your stomach is rumbling. You need a snack, but you don’t want to break the bank or compromise your taste buds. You think...
sorethroat

Sore Throat Remedy

In case you were wondering about the sporadic posting as of late, I thought I’d let everyone know that I’ve been blessed with a lovely bout of end-of-summer cold. This consists of, but is not...
fries

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: Potato peeler...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 full...
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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 is my...