So you’re a senior, headed to the “real” world with a spanking new diploma; a new sense of fulfillment; a solid, well-paying job (or no job and a conspicuously deepening hole in your savings); and dinner party-worthy cooking skills—wait, what’s that? You’ve spent the past four years grazing at Usdan and rolling out of bed […]
Finding the perfect beverage can be a careful balance between maximizing caffeine intake and minimizing spending. My favorite options for warm weather—and summer is definitely approaching—include cold brew coffee and iced tea. I tend to find it silly to spend real money on coffee or tea in stores because the necessary ingredients are so cheap; […]
As I have mentioned in previous articles, I take a good deal of flak for endorsing strange food combinations. My latest culinary creation is a mixture of chocolate chips with the sweet chili sauce from Mongolian Grill. This combination forms something that tastes similar to what I imagine chocolate-ancho pudding would taste like, and it […]
You can’t pass through Main Street Market without taking a look inside The New England Emporium. There are always at least a couple of Wesleyan students studying on one of the plush leather sofas, indulging in a savory crepe, reenergizing with a cappuccino, or grabbing a sweet snack on the go. Many students discover The […]
When I stumbled upon a lengthy Wikipedia list of official U.S. state foods, my first instinct was to laugh. I had never before heard of this strange custom: state legislatures all across the country have taken the time to draft, discuss, and ratify bills that honor certain foods and drinks as state favorites. Quirky as […]
People often mistake the fact that I enjoy baking with the idea that I have an insane sweet tooth. This is actually far from true: yes, I’ll eat a dessert if it’s in front of me, but I rarely find myself craving something sweet; I’m much more a fan of savory and crunchy. I get […]
Slowly but surely, the culinary world is becoming lazy. There is no better way to put it. It is possible you do not understand the tragedy of the situation. Hulking forearms from hand-beating egg whites until they peak: lost to the electric mixer. Brave suffering through tears induced by onion cutting: lost to the food […]
I usually try not to make sweeping value judgments when writing about recipes, but in this case, I’m afraid I can’t hold back: this is probably the best cookie recipe ever conceived. In these crumbly delights, you’ll experience a delicacy of texture and flavor unparalleled in the world of confections. Forget those stale, round balls […]
Let me be honest: I’m a snobby New York City foodophile. My grandmother lives on 6th Street in Manhattan, which has more than five good Indian restaurants and a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant that will convince even the staunchest carnivore to eat seitan. At home, I have my pick of 24-hour diners, falafel restaurants, and novelty […]
Clearly the most important aspect of any college (and associated college town) is its food. While any school can brag that it has x number of dining halls or y number of restaurants near the university, every school has its hidden gems. As an incoming student, you should be just as worried about the best […]