As part of my 10th grade health class, I spent two weeks eating in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “MyPyramid.” Though I found it irritating to log my daily balance of grains, vegetables, and proteins, I appreciated the assignment because I felt it raised my awareness of inadequacies in my diet. […]
Wesleyan students often wonder what goes on behind the glamorous exterior of Forbidden City Bistro. Like the palace for which it is named, the establishment is more than meets the eye. Forbidden City, co-founded by Head Chef Eric Leong, is an Asian restaurant whose menu combines traditional Asian flavors with innovative, continental twists. The ambiance […]
Ever craved a homemade meal but realized you’re short on both time and kitchen supplies? Tired of living off TV dinners from Weshop and baked goods from Pi Café? These delightful, three-ingredient recipes are the perfect solution to the college lifestyle. They’re quick, delicious, and practically fail-proof, even in a dorm environment. (Note: all recipes […]
As the school year winds down, the dining options at Usdan graduate from the increasingly predictable to the exceedingly monotonous. However, one aspect of eating at Usdan can still inject a bit more excitement into an otherwise ordinary Wesleyan meal: the availability of high-nutrition seeds. At the Marketplace, the seed offerings typically include flax, ground […]
Before spring break, The Argus sat down with Sarah Koppelkam ’15, whose blog post, “How To Talk To Your Daughter About Her Body,” received nearly 375,000 likes when the Huffington Post picked it up. During her conversation with The Argus, Koppelkam discussed the intersection of food and body image and her perspectives on American culture’s […]
Now and then, things get taken away from people. Things that people love. Most vegetarians will be able to tell you about a time that this painful reality struck them without warning. When I was in preschool, I learned that Skittles—one of my favorite candies—were not vegetarian (though this has since been changed). With grace, […]
For years, you’ve heard about how important it is to eat breakfast, especially if you want to be healthy. Breakfast helps jumpstart your metabolism and can even put you on the right track for losing weight (if that’s your goal). Though more recent studies challenge the role of breakfast in weight loss, one thing is […]
It’s the week after spring break, and you’re coming to terms with the fact that you no longer have access to Mom’s home cooking. Despite having just arrived back at Wes, you’re already starting to feel the weight of your workload dragging you down. Maximizing sleep time becomes your top priority, and eating a hearty […]
What does the average American expect of a fast-food establishment? Perhaps it is the comfort of consistency at bargain prices, the ease of access coupled with optimum efficiency, or some combination of the two. Despite overwhelming evidence regarding the health risks of fast-food consumption, Americans are showing no signs of kicking the habit. In fact, […]
On On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Bon Appétit Management held the first annual Wesleyan Chili Cook-Off in the Usdan Marketplace. According to a promotional poster, the event was an attempt to solve an age-old question. “From the time the first person on Earth mixed some chili peppers with meat and cooked them, the great chili debate […]