Over the past semester, I’ve been writing these blogs about all of the foods that I love and the recipes that I wish I could make. Now that the semester is coming to an end and I will have more time at home, I can finally start putting these goals in action.  Over the summer, I hope to hone in on my cooking skills and branch out into different cuisines…

Over the past semester of blog posts, I’ve tried to make this blog as aesthetically pleasing as possible, and I’ve spent a lot of time searching for high-quality images of food that go above and beyond. When someone visits my site, I want them to feel just as excited about food and nutrition as I am, and bold, captivating images help to get the job done. Little did I know,…

As I’ve mentioned before, next semester I’ll be living in an apartment, and I’ll need to learn how to cook well-balanced meals with a busy schedule. Therefore, I need to have a general plan for what my weekly grocery shopping looks like, how much time I’ll spend cooking each day, and if I am going to meal plan or not. Along with that comes an important question: what kitchen appliances…

Next semester I’ll be living in an apartment. While I am very excited to get out of the dorms, this means that I won’t be able to rely on the dining hall for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I anticipate that cooking my own meals won’t be as easy and cheap as I think it will be. And, since I don’t want to be thawing out frozen meals for the rest…

Last fall, my mom and younger sister came to State College for a visit. On the Saturday before they left, we were looking for a breakfast restaurant downtown and came upon Sowers Harvest Cafe, a charming coffee shop and bakery located on Ambassador Square. Just one block from South Halls, this was the perfect place. Around 10 o’clock in the morning, two hours after opening, the small shop and dining…

Panera Bread prides itself on being one of the healthiest fast food restaurants in America. They have one of the most diverse menus that is constantly growing and are most famously recognized for their bread bowls and you-pick-two option.  Whether you’re stopping for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Panera never disappoints. That’s why it’s my favorite place to stop for a quick meal. But, not all meals are created equally; while…

Just a few years ago, we would turn to cookbooks, television shows, and hand-me-down recipes from previous generations for cooking advice. But today, we look to experts online for their culinary expertise and inspiration. From professional chefs, to food bloggers, and everyday tik tokers there are hundreds of recipes to choose from, and it can be overwhelming to sort through all of the mouth-watering photos and specially curated social media…

Getting into the kitchen can be overwhelming, and if you are lacking experience, it may be difficult to know where to start. There are hundreds of thousands of recipes online, but not all of them are meant for amateur chefs. Not everyone is ready to make brown butter, knead dough, or caramelize sugar. Or maybe you need to whip up a quick dinner after a busy day. There might not…

Everyone needs a classic chocolate chip cookie for their recipe book at home. These cookies are the best when you need to whip something up quickly for a holiday or special meal, and they always hit the spot.  A couple of years ago, my oldest sister tested all of the chocolate chip cookie recipes available on the internet to find the best one, so that you and I don’t have…

As we wrap up the first month of 2023, it is important to reflect on our New Year’s resolutions and reevaluate what’s truly important to us. Whether your goal this year is to improve your sleep, boost energy, or put more variety into your diet, you can achieve your goals through the kitchen, and you don’t need to be a world-renowned chef to do so.  Even though I have been…