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Late Night College Studying and Eating

December 12th, 2011

I just started college this past school year. I decided I wanted to go away to college, live in a dorm, and gain some independence. It has been a rough year, so far. Studying is one of my main struggles although I didn’t realize how much I’d miss my mom’s cooking. I miss real food! Between the late night studying and pizza I’m sure I’ve gained at least 20 lbs.

My roommate and I were talking about it one night. We decided that there has to be a better way. I mean, the cafeteria has meals but late at night we needed to come up with some more nutritious options. I decided to use this as an opportunity to do a study for my nutrition class. I would come up with a plan. I decided to interview students to find out what the average college students’ diet consists of and compile all of this data for my final project.

My instructor loved the idea and I started on my project. I researched on the internet REAL Food Blogs and got great ideas for my paper. My roommate got in on the idea and she is also doing a project similar to mine so we are working together. We sat down with the other girls in our dorm and made a menu and a schedule of who had to buy the groceries. We all took turns so it wasn’t so bad. We decided to keep healthy snacks in the refrigerator and cabinets of our small kitchenette.

As I talked with students I found out that it usually goes one of two ways. Either you eat whatever junk food you can get your hands on because, like me, you eat when you are under stress; or you hardly eat at all because you feel that you don’t have the time. One way or the other, it is bad habits and we need to take better care of our bodies and our minds especially during this challenging time in our lives.

 

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How to Make One Pound of Fresh Pasta at Home

September 21st, 2011

If you are searching for a fresh pasta recipe then you will find a bunch of variations out there. The truth is, this type of recipe is really easy to make, it just takes a lot of time and care to prepare. In order to create your own pasta, first gather 4 extra large eggs and 3.5 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour. Put the flour in a bowl and create a well for the eggs to go after you beat them together. After this it’s time to get your hands messy and start kneading until you form a dough. You will know it’s done when it’s a little bit sticky but it still stays together in a round ball of dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and then let it rest for 20 minutes on the counter. From here you can roll out this great fresh pasta recipe and cook it how you want!

 

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Enjoy a Great Baked Tilapia Recipe

August 27th, 2011

If you are looking for a great baked tilapia recipe, be sure to check out our site for some of the most delicious recipes you have ever tried. We always try to keep our recipes and menu ideas as simple and straightforward as possible. In fact, we provide many pictures as well as step-by-step instructions to ensure success every time.

Cooking fish is not difficult and with the proper tips and techniques, you will certainly be adding more fish to your family’s diet. Health experts recommend eating fish as part of a heart healthy diet and knowing the secret to creating moist delicious fish every time will certainly add to the appeal.

One of the best things when preparing fish is its versatility. You can make baked tilapia with nothing more than a drizzle of olive oil and a little salt and pepper; or, you can add some herbs such as rosemary, tarragon or thyme for a delightful change of flavor. Tilapia does not have a strong fish flavor, so it is easy to work with and experiment with your favorite herbs. It is also mild enough that it is a popular fish with kids as well as adults.

 

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Smoothie Recipes: Revitalizing and Refreshing Drinks for Everyone

April 24th, 2011

If you are looking for a way to revitalize your body, then it is worthwhile for you to conduct a research about the many smoothie recipes invented today. A smoothie recipe is known to be a very fun, delicious and nutritious treat for everyone that is why it makes a lot of sense if you start to obtain a lot of information about its different recipes. One of the many advantages of smoothies is that they can be easily prepared and you can expect them to provide your body with a substantial amount of nutrition. In fact, the entire preparation process will only take a few minutes. If you take smoothies for your breakfast, then you can also expect them to keep you full for longer hours, thereby preventing you from getting fat. Smoothies are also considered to be low in fat so you are assured that they are all good for your health and body.

Among the healthiest smoothie recipes at present that is worthwhile to be tried is the peach smoothie. You will need ripe peaches, firmly packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nonfat plain yogurt and ice cubes in order for you to prepare this delicious recipe. The preparation will start by boiling water in a pan over high heat and dipping peaches for about fifteen seconds in the boiling water. You will need to drain the peaches before you put them on a blender together with cinnamon, yogurt and brown sugar. You have to make sure that you blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth. To finish up the recipe, you will need to add ice cubes and blend again for a couple of minutes.

This is just one of the many smoothie recipes that you can prepare easily and quickly. There are still a lot of recipes out there that can be prepared within just a few minutes. A strawberry smoothie recipe is one of them and you will surely find a lot of information about this online. Just exert an effort to make a research and you will be on your way towards creating the healthiest and most delicious smoothie for you.

 

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Vegan Pasta Sauce

February 16th, 2011

Ever get tired of going to the market and look for the perfect pasta sauce and when you tried it, it did not taste as good as you expected? Have you been humiliated because the spaghetti you served didn’t taste good because the sauce is bad? Yes, we get those days. God news since you can now make your own sauce, vegetarian way! One of the most famous vegan recipes is called Vegan Pasta sauce is equivalent to the sauce that you buy in the market only better! It’s even yummier since you have the power to control the sauce’s taste. The recipe is filled with veggies which is a plus for kids who love pasta! The ingredients are easily found in the market, like bell pepper, tomatoes, black pepper, oregano, salt onion and garlic! All you have to do is mix these veggies in a hot pot until it is creamy and saucy in texture. Try it sometime; I’m sure you would not regret trying it.

 

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What is Waffle Dessert?

February 1st, 2011

Everyday can be about waffles. You can have waffles for breakfast, brunch and dinner! In those days, people ate waffles strictly for breakfast. Nowadays, waffles seem to be making the brunch and dinner table, as well. Waffle dessert is delicious and a delicacy your whole family will delight in. To make waffle dessert, you will need 2 cups all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp sugar, ? tsp salt, 2 cups milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp melted butter. First, preheat the waffle iron. Next, sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Use a smaller bowl and beat in the egg yolks, melted butter and milk. Stir well until it is even and completely free of lumps. Beat egg whites until stiff in a separate bowl. Add egg whites into waffle mixture. Place one cup of waffle batter into the waffle iron. Cook waffles until crisp and golden brown! Serve waffle dessert with favorite topping!

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Desserts to Complement Your Steak

October 13th, 2010

So, you are thinking of having a dinner party and serving up that mouth watering filet mignon you have been saving in the freezer for a special occasion. The guests are invited and you have been to the market to pick out some other great side dishes. The local wine shop suggested a perfect pairing of wine for your event.

Then it occurs to you – what to serve for dessert? Something sweet? Something light? Something fruity?

Well, the correct answer is – there is no wrong one – some great suggestions are: apple pie, brownies a al mode, cheese cake, ice cream, or even some sort of cream pie.

Keep in mind that you are already planning a rich and heavy dinner if you serve up steak with potatoes and some sort of vegetable, so a lighter dessert just might be the answer – a sorbet or gelato would even work well.

Hopefully this gives you some great ideas to make a perfect meal!

 

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