Foodies Take on Fall Break

October 23, 2014, by Emma Davis, Nicole Boyd, Food Editor and Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

From exotic Korean delicacies to the simplest of culinary pleasures, this section’s very own Emma Davis and Nicole Boyd share their fall break food adventures in the New York area. Whether they were whipping up original recipes, eating at a friend’s house, or dining out, the two writers experienced no shortage of gustatory diversity over […]

World Food Day Strives To Eradicate Global Hunger

October 23, 2014, by Erica DeMichiel, Food Editor. Leave a Comment

Last Thursday, Oct. 16 marked the 35th annual World Food Day, an international day of action combatting hunger across the globe. In addition to calling attention to issues surrounding hunger, this year’s World Food Day celebrated the 69th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a United Nations (UN) agency that aims to reduce […]

Lan Chi’s Vietnamese: Fantastic Food, Superior Service

October 13, 2014, by Isabelle Csete, Staff Writer. 1 Comment

Lan Chi’s Vietnamese Restaurant serves quality, authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Located at 505 Main St., Lan Chi’s has elegant décor and a charming ambiance, both in its facade and its interior. During my visit, I noticed that Lan Chi, the owner, made sure that both he and his employees welcomed each of their guests in an […]

Food Fight: Waffles vs. Pancakes

October 13, 2014, by Samantha Lau, Emma Davis, Food Editor and Contributing Writer. Leave a Comment

Power to Pancakes By Emma Davis Food Editor Waffles are to pancakes as sandwiches are to panini. Sandwiches are one of the most basic lunch foods, and you can find them anywhere from truck stops to gourmet restaurants; although the quality differs, the fundamental idea is the same. The bread is a layer of fluff […]

Interview with Jeff Roberts, WesWings Chef

October 13, 2014, by Erica DeMichiel, Food Editor. Leave a Comment

It’s been almost 20 years since Jeff Roberts last worked at WesWings, but the chef feels as if he has barely missed a beat. Having been employed at several other dining establishments in the interim, he carries with him new techniques and new recipes that he looks forward to implementing at WesWings. To gain further […]

Lactose Intolerance, Enzymes Explained

October 6, 2014, by Katherine Scruggs, Contributing Writer. 2 Comments

Have you ever felt sick after eating a giant bowl of ice cream or over-indulging in cheese? Don’t freak out! It doesn’t mean you are lactose intolerant. However, this kind of intolerance is much more common than you’d think. It has been estimated that up to 65 percent of the human population has a reduced […]

Interview with Sue Gebo, Wesleyan Nutritionist

October 6, 2014, by Emma Davis, Food Editor. Leave a Comment

The Argus recently spoke by email with Sue Gebo, Consulting Nutritionist at Davison Health Center. Although Gebo works somewhat behind the scenes, she plays an important role in directing campus nutrition, especially for struggling students. She’s also a veteran of the Davison Health Center, having worked there for over 25 years. In her conversation with […]

No-Bake Dessert: Fudge That’ll Make You (Coco)Nuts

October 6, 2014, by Nicole Boyd, Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

Over the course of my 18 years of life, I have come to learn that chocolate is medicinal. This is a conclusion I have drawn from hours upon hours of highly scientific trial and error. However, one experience in particular stands out in my mind as being the most indicative of the healing properties of […]

Apple Picking: Not Far From the Tree

October 6, 2014, by Erica DeMichiel, Food Editor. 1 Comment

Apple picking in the early weeks of fall will always conjure up nostalgia for me. From childhood up until my senior year of high school, my family and I would make the Columbus Day drive out to eastern Long Island, where we would spend the day enjoying the brisk autumn weather and brightly colored leaves […]

No-Bake Dessert: Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

September 29, 2014, by Nicole Boyd, Contributing Writer. Leave a Comment

As someone who has sampled her fair share of comfort food, I can say with confidence that nothing warms the soul quite like a fresh batch of cookies. Regardless of the situation, cookies act as a remedy for any and all human ailments. Whether a person has had an overfilled day of classes or is […]

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