When fall approaches and family festivities come closer, many prepare for a holiday favorite. My favorite fall creations are Buñuelos. They are tortilla-like desserts that are made from scratch and eaten during Christmas time in most Mexican households. They are special to me because every part of the Buñuelo is handcrafted and made at home. […]
Tag: snacks
Negative calorie foods
Ever feel guilty about consuming unhealthy snacks? What if you could eat more throughout the day while actually losing weight? This may be a reality for those investing in “negative calorie,” snacks. While no food item can actually contain a negative amount of calories the various fruits and vegetables given the title of “negative calorie […]
No oven needed: bake-free dessert
My mom’s recipe box is something I will always treasure. It is full of handwritten index cards, magazine cutouts and even pages ripped from cookbooks. I love going through it to find a recipe that sounds particularly delicious. Some of my favorite memories are making desserts with my mother and my older sister. When we […]
Scrumptious spring snacks
Fruits, vegetables and homemade goods consist of spring snacks students cannot live without. Local grocery stores help the search for these delicious snacks an easy task with reasonable prices for a college student’s budget. Spring is in the air, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and crops are growing. Gardeners tend to their freshly grown […]
Ah Nuts!
Looking for a snack low in calories but appealing to the taste buds? The answer to your problem is found in the legume family. Nuts like almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts are nutritious and delicious snacks that benefit your health more than unhealthy sugary snacks that result in an energy crash. “The best way to […]
What is in college cupboards?
College can be a four-year journey filled with late nights and early mornings. Finally on your own, you have your own space and kitchen. The food essentials needed to make it throughout the day can come in many forms: bags, cups and packages. Whether you eat dinner in the Alumni Dining Columns at 5:30 p.m. […]
Healthy holidays
It is that time of the year where the delights of the season are ever-present. Tempting, yet delicious foods like cakes, cookies, specialty coffees, hot chocolate, pies, eggnog, Panettone, latkes, candies and holiday snacks can be hard to resist. Though these highly caloric foods are everywhere, there is a way to enjoy seasonal treats without […]
Magnificent midnight munchies
College students seem stay up late to study, hang out with friends and they often end up having a midnight snack. Late nights should not always require fast-food runs for midnight snacks. There are healthy and inexpensive alternatives that boost concentration and wellness. These options are easy to prepare and provide energy popular foods do […]