You’ve heard me mention this before: the freshman 15. Plenty of freshmen struggle with their eating habits upon entering college. There’s so much food available ALL the time and they abuse that. And they eat, and eat, and eat, and before you know it, they’ve gained 15 pounds, hence the freshman 15. If you’ve been… Continue reading Eating Healthy in College
Category: Food
I’m Addicted to BurgerFi
What can I say? I’m a sucker for a good burger and fries! This weekend, Allyson had a tennis tournament at a new tennis facility in Denver and after her first match, we made a trip to my favorite burger joint in Denver, BurgerFi. There is just something about burgers containing antibiotic-treated and hormone free… Continue reading I’m Addicted to BurgerFi
I Think It’s Safe to Say That Sassafras is Not My Favorite Restaurant
Almost two weekends ago, my family and I ventured to Golden, Colorado which is about 30 minutes from where I live. My dad had been to this one breakfast, lunch, and brunch place called Sassafras awhile ago and he wanted us to try it. Before we left, I looked at the menu and the food… Continue reading I Think It’s Safe to Say That Sassafras is Not My Favorite Restaurant
What Makes a Good Breakfast?
As a high school student who is often rushed in the morning, I find it difficult to always prepare my body for the day. Maybe I’ll grab a piece of toast or get a bowl of fruit but that isn’t exactly the best way to give my body the energy it needs to start the… Continue reading What Makes a Good Breakfast?
To Eat or Not to Eat
For the second half of my first semester this school year, my language arts class read Hamlet by Shakespeare. One of our assignments was to translate Hamlet’s “To be or not to be” soliloquy into something relatable and understandable. I chose to translate mine into “To eat or not to eat” and here it is. Enjoy!… Continue reading To Eat or Not to Eat
Thanksgiving Break
It has been really nice getting to have an entire week off from school for Thanksgiving. A week off allowed for me to relax, do homework, spend time with friends, goof around with my sister, and visit my family in New Mexico for Thanksgiving. Getting a week off from school was great and I didn’t… Continue reading Thanksgiving Break
Baking Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a very yummy and healthy treat to have in the fall. My mom always bakes zucchini bread during this time of year and it tastes amazing! It’s great for bake sales, at work, school events, or as something tasty to eat at home. Here is my mom’s zucchini bread recipe: INGREDIENTS 2… Continue reading Baking Zucchini Bread
Coming Back to Kennebec Cafe
Last year, around this same time, my family and I travelled to Hesperus, CO to a wonderful little restaurant and bakery called Kennebec Cafe. We also drove around the La Plata Mountains that day. This past weekend, while visiting family in New Mexico, we decided to visit the Kennebec Cafe once again. They have delicious… Continue reading Coming Back to Kennebec Cafe
Chili on a Chilly Day
This past week, we were hit by a cold front that single digit temperatures and snow. It was the first cold spell of the year! The bad news was that it was terribly cold, but the good news was that I got to break out the Crockpot. Here’s the recipe for the chili that warmed… Continue reading Chili on a Chilly Day
One Delicious Cupcake Recipe Review
Three words, cupcakes are amazing. There are so many wonderful and delicious recipes out in the world to make mouth-watering cupcakes. On the show “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network, my sister and I found an amazing recipe called “Toodee Fruity-Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes”. Now this is one delicious cupcake recipe. This is my review for… Continue reading One Delicious Cupcake Recipe Review