Two students share their struggles and successes of working in food service.Two Days [From Hell] in Food Service By Molly Schiff, Contributing Writer This past summer, I was given the honor of working as a locker girl at Long Island’s Clearwater Beach Club, which I soon discovered may or may not be a front for […]
It’s hard to dispute the fact that waiting in line for food is an enormous waste of time. With packed schedules and big appetites, college students are inclined to favor instant gratification whenever mealtime rolls around. And thankfully, the winners of the 2014 Wesleyan Hackathon are here to help give us what we want, exactly […]
Between classes, extracurricular activities, and socializing, it’s no wonder that so many college students find themselves in a constant battle with fatigue. This never-ending struggle is usually solved with a single chemical: caffeine. For many students, this means regular trips to Pi Café for a much-needed coffee or iced chai charger. While caffeine may provide […]
The day before my flight back to Wesleyan this August, I had the distinct pleasure of venturing an hour east of Los Angeles to visit a hot speck of desert with my mother and a couple of close companions. Irwindale is a mostly forgettable town, but it houses the headquarters of the king of the […]
This week’s chemicals are a bit more controversial than most, as they relate to the debate about farmed and wild salmon. Demand for farmed salmon has been on the rise since the 1970s, when commercial aquaculture was first established. In fact, global salmon consumption has tripled since 1980, and two-thirds of salmon eaten in the […]
Dealing with a food allergy while living away from home can be a stressful experience, regardless of the allergy’s severity. Self-serve dining brings the fear of cross-contamination, while not knowing the exact ingredients in prepared dishes results in a lack of dietary control that could have serious long-term health consequences if unaddressed. At Wesleyan, Bon […]
Smoothies Equal Satisfaction By Caitlin O’Keeffe Contributing Writer Let’s throw subtlety to the wind: I love smoothies. They are smoother than Ryan Gosling saying, “Hey girl,” and they’re highly versatile—so much that if you don’t like smoothies, you either aren’t trying hard enough to accommodate your preferences, or you’re trying too hard to be above […]
c/o wikipedia.org Having lived in France for a year, I can confidently say that the best crepes are Parisian ones served hot off the streets. I do, however, make a mean crepe myself, and this recipe is one of my absolute favorites to share with friends and guests. Not only will you impress them with […]
If you’ve ever taken a look at the ingredients in cereal, pasta, bread, cookies, or crackers, you may have come across this mysterious-sounding chemical: folic acid. After taking a look at WebMD, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, Medline Plus, PubChem, Healthline, and Genetics Home Reference, here’s what I learned about the stuff: […]
Last April, the popular Main Street restaurant Brew Bakers announced its plan to open a second outpost just a few blocks down the road from its first location. Though husband and wife co-owners Eloise Tencher and Josef Aigner described the decision as spur of the moment, construction at the new café at 506 Main Street […]