I once received a Snapchat from one of my friends. It was a picture of a bag of fruit snacks that read “organic” in big letters on the front. Her caption was, “Times have changed since I was young.” Today, organic products aren’t just found in Whole Foods. Companies have sought to publicize their use of organic ingredients, and supermarkets have dedicated entire aisles to … Continue reading Are Organic Foods Worth the Hype?
Working out alone can go one of two ways: you either get completely in the zone, or you slack off a bit because you have nobody to keep up with. Unfortunately, it seems like the latter happens more often than the former. When the top fitness trends of 2018 were released, one trend that made the list was “group workouts.” A group workout is a … Continue reading Here’s Why Group Workouts Are So Good For You
(Guest post by Mike Morgan of It’s a Fair Meal) As someone who’s been using plastic containers to reheat food for nearly 20 years, it’s hard for me to say that plastic is terrible. (Not to mention I’ve also left water bottles in my car during the summer, and I’m still here to talk about it). However, I can provide some information on which plastics … Continue reading Which Bottle is Better: Plastic or Glass? (Guest Post by Mike Morgan of It’s A Fair Meal)
Training for your first marathon is exciting. If you’re a runner, this is probably something you’ve been thinking about for years. But you may have heard that distance running isn’t good for you. Critics say it’s too much for the body to handle, but fans of the sport say it makes them feel more empowered than ever. We broke down the truth about distance running … Continue reading Long Distance Running: Is It Good or Bad?
I am the world’s worst baker. When I try to bake anything, I always find myself saying, “Oh, that didn’t work,” as I solemnly watch my experiment deflate as it cooks in the oven. Or stick together, or lose shape, or taste like garbage…you get the point. This past weekend, I took the easy route. I bought packaged brownie mix. And it’s not because I’m … Continue reading mini peanut butter and nutella brownies
Healthy eating in the new year is always a good thing—but it doesn’t have to be everything. It’s important to still allow yourself to indulge in your favorites. Otherwise, you’re starting off the year living miserably (because honestly, who is happy with salads every day of the week) and not treating yourself; that’s the perfect way to ruin your diet. I splurge on pasta. While … Continue reading fettuccine in roasted red pepper cream sauce
Mac and cheese is life. But actually, I just got a new deep fryer for my birthday (yes, that is what I asked for) and wanted to test it out. I thought, “What better to test it with than some homemade mac and cheese balls?” So I did just that. Pro tip: you don’t need a deep fryer for this recipe. You can definitely use … Continue reading Fried macaroni and cheese balls
This past year, a bunch of us decided to get together for a “Friendsgiving” because a friend of ours, Caroline, had just gotten a new apartment and wanted us to check it out. She made these super tasty Philly cheesesteak sliders that she got from Pinterest, and they were a hit with everyone. Although I didn’t ask her for the recipe, I did copy her … Continue reading Mini Philly cheesesteak sliders
Mac & cheese has always been my favorite food. I remember feeling so empowered when I was little, whenever my mom would let me take the reins and stir the powdered cheese sauce into the perfectly cooked Kraft noodles. Yes, it’s pretty easy to make boxed mac & cheese, but when you’re young, cooking anything alone is an accomplishment. I’ve upped my cooking game a … Continue reading Chipotle cheddar macaroni and cheese
When I was in college, I worked in a pizza place—there is one every 500 feet in New Jersey. However, this wasn’t any kind of pizza place. It was actually an artisan, wood-fired pizza place. A high, high step above Pizza Hut (no offense, Pizza Hut). My boss went to Culinary Institute of America, and it was from watching these pizzas made every day that … Continue reading Spicy Soppressata Pizza
simply delicious. 