Most people would admit to sampling a piece of raw cookie dough or licking the cake batter off the spoon once or twice, but what if there was a crossover between the two that would not make you sick? The good news is these no- bake cake batter truffles will do just the trick. This […]
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Homemade piñatas have fillings, too
A piñata is a hand-made container filled with candies and toys. It is usually decorated to be colorful, and it can come in many shapes and sizes. Piñatas can also be made at home, which gives the options of creating different sizes and shapes. Piñatas are used as a game at special events, especially birthday […]
New students learn InsideCBU tips to achieve academic success
When all else fails, log in to InsideCBU, a site catered to California Baptist University students. There, students will find all the tools necessary to be successful at CBU. From finding their schedule to planning out their four years of classes, all of these things can be accessed through this website. The Home Page The “Home” […]
How to: make a mush-ofu lasagna
Tofu is often considered an accompanying ingredient to a vegetarian dish. While this recipe can be made fully vegetarian, you do not have to be vegetarian to love tofu. I’m not a vegetarian but a close friend I’ve known since childhood is, so eating delicious and different foods with her family on rare occasions made […]
A student’s guide to filing taxes
April 17 is just about three months away and W-2s and 1098-Ts have began to arrive in student’s campus mailboxes. That means it is time for students to file federal and state income taxes. The process of filing taxes is fairly quick and not too difficult; however, it can be intimidating for some students, especially […]
How-to: Craft a gingerbread house from scratch
Re-creating a childhood memory has never been so fun and easy. If you are looking to change things up this holiday season, try building your own gingerbread house from scratch. Build the traditional house with four walls and a roof, or if your inner architect desires, try building a replica of the James Building or […]
Five ways to wear scarves with style
Do not let a long, simple scarf restrict creativity. Make twists and knot. With just one scarf, you can create designs that will save you from buying more scarves. You can make the modern one loop or the classic draping but there is much you can do with one scarf. The longer the scarf, the […]
How-to: Carve a Pumpkin
Ghoulish faces glowing in the night do not have to be scary, especially if they are on the face of a pumpkin. Pumpkin carving is a popular tradition toenjoy in the fall. It is a fun and messy activity that can be easily done with a group of friends. The first order of business in […]
How To: Make Pumpkin Pie from Scratch
As the leaves begin to change color with the beginning of fall, so do many dessert menus. One treat that serves as an example of this is pump- kin pie. Here’s a recipe from scratch: INGREDIENTS • a pumpkin • 1 cup sugar • 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground cloves • 1 […]
How to: Find the right spin for cleaning clothes
Properly washing clothes may sound simple enough, but it seems like a dying art form when looking around the laundry rooms at California Baptist University. Here are a few tips and pointers to keep clothes looking fresh and new for as long as possible. Before washing, here are a few procedures to try: -Sort it […]