Whether you’re on the go and need a substantive beverage while speed-walking across campus, you want to get some nutrition while staying cool on a hot day, or you just feel like treating yourself, a smoothie is usually what the occasion calls for. As the weather warms up, I decided to look into the different […]
Whenever April 20th rolls around, I find myself with a bad case of the munchies—especially when I’m at Wesleyan. It’s hard to understand, but it just happens that way; I’m pretty hungry most other days of the year too, but 4/20 just sends my stomach and bowels into oblivion. When I woke up a mere […]
This recipe goes out to all my co-op comrades, who I assume are currently pondering how to use the produce that was given to us this week: ramps and fiddlehead ferns. Ramps are a type of allium; with a subtle garlic flavor, these bad boys are a springtime dream. Fiddleheads are essentially baby ferns, and […]
Eating is a pathway to newfound vulnerability and learning about new traditions. The pace of eating can be informed by the quality of light: fluorescent lights always instill some form of urgency in me, reminding me of my middle school cafeteria, while low lighting may inspire a sensual element to the meal which often slows […]
Listen, I only drink the best. And I want what’s best for you. So take a sip of this. When I’m sitting cross-legged at the rounded collaged tables, soft jams playing in the stereo, and I get a whiff of boiling water gushing through a packed portafilter, I instantly feel at home. In my Italian […]
Served steaming hot or kind of cold, this versatile meal packs the ultimate punch. If you’d like, sub cilantro for any herb you have lying around at the bottom of your produce drawer, or try swapping out the sweet potato for another root veg you have on hand. Play around with it. This recipe is […]
Cake is the classic celebration food. It’s sweet, decadent, visually appealing, and generally well-liked. It seems as if almost every family has some sort of signature cake, either one they ritually purchase at their chosen bakery or store, or, if they are truly ambitious, they bake themselves. My family is of the former variety, and […]
If you’re looking for some inebriation, celebrating a 21st birthday, or just longing for a good drink, you have to decide among the many Middletown establishments available to you. Fortunately, this handy guide will bring you to the best, or better-than-average, local establishments that I find worthy places for one to imbibe. Bergen House Recently, […]
On Wednesday, March 29, The College of the Environment hosted “An Evening With Bryant Terry,” inviting members of the community to a cooking demo, dinner, fireside talk, and book signing with Terry, a vegan chef, activist, author, and community-builder. Last week, our food team attended the event, tried the food, and conversed with Terry, learning […]
As my friends are well aware, the blood coursing through my veins is composed mainly of crushed San Marzanos, a healthy dose of chopped garlic, and a sprinkle of parsley. This week, I take to my roots, putting a twist on the humble Puttanesca by adding some canned tuna (oil packed, never EVER water packed). […]