College students are creatures of habit. We hang out with the same people. Got to the same bars. Buy the same types of clothes. Take the same classes. And you can’t blame us really. We know what we like. We know what works. So why change a good thing, right? Right. But not only does that apply to clothes and classes, it also applies to the kitchen. Because if there is one thing that has been made a college cliche, it’s college food. We’re known for our Red bull and Ramen noodles. But hey we’re creatures of habit, and we like what we like…

Oh She Glows

School’s back in session and between prepping for homecoming,  attending weekend socials, and—oh yeah!–class, you probably have barely enough time to catch up on CollegeCandy (LOL JK) let alone cook! I know the routine all too well: you get into a busy cycle, mealtimes go by the wayside and soon you’re like a primitive hunter-gatherer, stuffing your face at each feeding or snacking opportunity that arises, never knowing when the next one will present itself. It’s not a pretty sight, nor is it a very healthy one.

A simple solution to this problem would be to stock up on energy bars. But even those are extremely costly and can be so high in sugar that they’re simply masquerading candy bars. So why not make your own? If you can devote just an hour or two on the weekend to whip up one of these recipes, you’ll have portable, preservative-free meal replacements for the week ahead at just a fraction of the store-bought price!

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Every college library is similar – always too hot or too cold, smells kind of bad but you aren’t sure why, phrases etched into the tables, and a mixed population of students either writing on each others’ Facebook walls or writing 20 page term papers in a single night.

Good times!

I used to be very anti-library (who isn’t), but this semester I have found ways to make it more comfortable, enjoyable and conducive to a productive day/evening/month of work-doing. It’s all about being prepared (for anything) and as long as you have these essentials in that backpack of yours, you can be successful too.

Water bottle: This seems obvious but you’d be surprised. I once pulled an all-nighter without bringing a water bottle and because I was so into the work I was doing, I never felt like going to get water. Stupid mistake! I got tired and sick, and spent my night drooling on my laptop instead of researching on it. The next time I filled that sucker up a few times per hour, got everything done, and felt great the next day. Also, drinking only coffee, tea or Red Bull (or Bawls...) will almost definitely dehydrate you, cause you to crash sooner than without caffeine and probably give you a terrible stomachache (which may explain that weird smell in the libs….).

Personal hygiene products: I’ll admit that I’m a little weird when it comes to hygiene – I carry toothbrushes with me wherever I go – but I highly suggest anyone going to the library for an extended period of time should have at least a toothbrush thrown in their backpack. Some other products that always come in handy for me are hand sanitizer, lotion, tissues, chapstick, and deodorant. Trust me, it’s better for everyone if you smell like a “Satin Pear” (whatever that is) than whatever 10 hours in a dirty library smells like for a 9:35 Italian class! Read More »

Birthdays are days when you’re allowed to do whatever you want, eat whatever you want, and bask in amazement that you’ve actually gotten this old and still haven’t managed to find Ryan Gosling’s home address (what? Just me?). Anyhoo, being that I am now officially old enough to have a quarter-life crises, I’ve decided to share some things I’ve loved ever since I kicked my way out of the womb two months early (I’m impatient).

The Last Unicorn

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Ah Soy, how I love you cubed in my Ramen, sautéed with broccoli and peanut sauce in that Thai restaurant down the street, and poured in my morning coffee in the form of Silk.

Let’s face it, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to nosh on a little soy now and then. But there’s a new plant competing for the affections of vegans and carnivores alike—hemp. Chances are, if you’ve been hanging out in Whole Foods recently, you’ve noticed an unusual amount of hemp based goodies like hemp tortillas, hemp granola bars, hemp bread, and hemp bagels.

Don’t think the only people jumping on this foodie bandwagon are patchouli scented, pot smoking, Grateful Dead t-shirt wearing, hippies. Any health nut worth their Kashi Go Lean is trying out these new products. Read More »