Banana bread is among the most nostalgic baked goods. Every family has their recipe, but absolutely no one can beat the way your own mom makes it. Recently, I attempted three banana recipes: peanut butter chocolate chip banana bars, gluten-free banana bread, and the holy grail: my mother’s banana bread recipe. As a consequence of […]
This past weekend, I was in Buffalo, N.Y. for a mock trial tournament. Buffalo is known for a few (and only a few) things: the Bills, its proximity to Niagara Falls, and Buffalo wings. Naturally, I was ecstatic to venture around the city and try as many wings places as possible, regardless of the havoc […]
Classically and completely booked during parents weekends, Krust has proved time and time again to be one of the most creative artisanal pizza spots near campus (check out the dive into Otto pizza in Chester in an article by Food Editor Lewis Woloch ’24). Serving as a more casual and less expensive option than its sister restaurant, OSA, Krust offers […]
This is another recipe in a series I am developing called “Recipes You Can Make With Ingredients Only From Weshop (and Not Just on Restock Day).” Sure, anyone can make a delicious dinner on a Friday or Saturday when the shelves are all full. But it’s truly a challenge to be inspired when there’s just […]
Hidden underneath the Italian Society of Middletown’s principal building, an inconspicuous entryway denoted by a small “Open” sign lies hidden in the night. An unknowing passerby might mistake it as an entrance to just another dilapidated convenience store, or even a certain fraternal organization’s operational headquarters. However, even with its awkward separation from the rest […]
Kung Hei Fat Choi—Happy New Year! While the Asian side of my family is from the Philippines, the years that my mom spent living in Hong Kong infused the Lunar New Year into our family’s annual traditions. However, as a broke college student, I look for affordable ways to celebrate the holiday on campus. This year, […]
I grew up outside New York City, and I fondly remember my parents taking me on trips into Manhattan. Our visits often included stopping at Magnolia Bakery, a popular chain located throughout the city. While the store is known for its wide variety of cupcakes and different types of pudding, its most famous dessert (and my […]
Dining is an experience that should celebrate delicious flavors while promoting human connection. Arugula Bistro’s mission to bring “friends and family together over glorious food, easy-drinking wines, a comfortable dining experience, and a lot of love” attempts to do just that. The dim lighting, jazz music, nine-seat bar, and gold-washed walls littered with pictures in this […]
Nothing livens up a Friday night like a themed dinner. When the days drag on and the bitter gray of Connecticut winter gets to me, I find reprieve in Parisian daydreams: chalkboard bistro menus and chain-smoking retirees sitting at comically small round tables. Escargots are few and far between in these parts (and I’m not […]
I get to campus a week early. My thesis demands my attention. It’s 20 degrees Fahrenheit and there’s not a soul around. Weshop is closed, so I must make do with my haphazard Trader Joe’s run and the contents of my freezer. There are two pounds of lamb stew from last semester’s meat co-op, two […]