Two years ago I spent the summer in Greece for a study abroad trip. While I was there I had such amazing food and one dish that I missed the most when I came back was tzatziki which is a yogurt, cucumber dip. It’s much more than just a simple dip for pita bread; you can put it on a burger or on flatbread with falafel (which is what I did, you can find falafel mix at… Read more
College
How To: Prepare for Finals
As we are approaching finals, it is a great time to reflect on what needs to be done (and how to survive it). Although there are only 2.5 weeks left, it may feel like there is more to be done than before. Projects are due, essays are due, and on top of that, we have a great deal of studying to do. It is a lot, but there are a variety of ways we can tackle these… Read more
Reducing Your Environmental Footprint: Sustainable Showering
This week’s blog teaches you how to shower more sustainability, and how to find eco-friendly soaps. Showering uses a lot of water and energy, there are some ways to make your showers more sustainable. These are just three tips on how to reduce your water and energy usage when you shower.
- Reduce Shower Time –
How To: Treat Yourself
College is all about balance. Our main focus is on academics, but alongside that, we have to balance social life, our relationships with family and friends, and extracurricular activities. It is a lot to balance and some days are easier than the others. Putting external responsibilities aside, I feel it is also important to turn our attention inward and check in with ourselves. How am I doing? At this point in the semester,… Read more
Recipe of the Week: Easy Peasy Pasta Bake
If you’re like me eating pasta can get very boring, but pasta is so cheap that it’s hard not to eat it all the time. This recipe will help you get out of a pasta rut and look like you can make more than just spaghetti.
Ingredients:
- Rigatoni Pasta (you could also use penne, shells, or ziti)
- Pasta Sauce
- Mozzarella
- Grated Parmesan… Read more
How To: Create Easy Breakfast Meals
College feels like we are always in a rush and things like eating are even squeezed in between studying and other mandatory meetings. I constantly feel like I’m in a go-go-go mood and regretfully don’t put as much thought as I should into eating well because I “don’t have time”. But, truthfully, there is time to eat well and nourish your body. I know we have all heard this a million times, but… Read more