food

October 25, 2012 - 2:53pm
Try these fall dessert recipes that are better for the Earth — and for your health — than conventional candies.

Trick or treat, give me something good and full of artificial sweeteners and trans-fats to eat?

Halloween candy is tempting and only in season once a year. Plus, it comes in “fun” sizes, so you can eat more and without feeling guilty. Well, without feeling guilty until you look at the ingredient list, or until you eat 15 candy bars and your stomach revolts on you — whichever comes first.

April 1, 2012 - 4:35pm
Social media's hottest new site is the perfect way to brainstorm a 'hoppy' holiday menu

So you like cooking, baking or Pinterest-ing in your free time? Great.

Don't have free time? We get it.

If you're anything like us, it's April 1 and you just realized there's, oh, four weeks left in the semester. That's why we've customized a board full of foodie ideas to make you very, very "hoppy" this Easter.

The recipes range from fun to international (Babka? What's that?) and might even provide the visuals for a cultural lesson or two.

April 15, 2011 - 7:14am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Seafood is the star tonight at dinnertime with tuna melt sandwiches and coconut shrimp!

April 14, 2011 - 11:35am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What We’re Reading:

Taco Bell Appears To Be Testing Nacho Doritos-Flavored Shells

(The Consumerist) Rumor has it that Taco Bell is toying with the idea of wedding the cheesy chip with a taco, hailed the Doritos Taco Loco.

Toddler Gets Tipsy at Olive Garden

April 14, 2011 - 7:00am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Cavatelli are another type of Italian pasta which are often mistaken for gnocchi because of their shape. Cavatelli, however, differ from gnocchi in base ingredients, for they are usually made with flour, water, and semolina—gnocchi are usually made with potatoes and flour.

April 13, 2011 - 7:35am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Vegetarian burgers are not always made from various veggies—they can also be based in other ingredients such as chickpeas or black beans, or even lentils like the burgers served today at lunch!

April 12, 2011 - 7:16am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal. 

Many different kinds of lasagna are made in Italy depending on region—many places in Southern Italy make lasagna with a simple tomato sauce, but it’s typical of places in the north to use a white sauce, called bèchamel.

April 11, 2011 - 10:48am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading

9 Foods to Help You Sleep

(The Daily Meal) You don't have to feel sluggish all the time or never get a good night's rest—just try eating some of these foods to help you catch you much deserved Z's.

A Matter of Taste: Europeans on American Food

April 11, 2011 - 8:28am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Did you know Louis Armstrong’s favorite food was red beans and rice? See why he liked the dish so much tonight at dinner with your own plate!
 

April 8, 2011 - 7:26am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Samosas are savory stuffed pastries popular in Asian cuisine. They are traditionally made in triangular shapes and stuffed with potatoes, peas, lentils, onions, and other ingredients. Pick up a few veggie samosas at lunch today!