Not So Scary Treats

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. My mom loved creating halloween costumes for my sister and me.  As I look back to those costumes now, I realize a theme to my costumes…food.  Forget cartoon characters, ghosts, or witches…I was much more intersted in costumes like my Hershey’s Kiss, bag of jelly beans, or piece [...]

Mid-term Buzz

With mid-terms soon approaching, both teachers and students might be needing that extra ‘pick-me-up” necessary for extra studying or grading.  Cue the caffeine…
Luckily for us, there are many drinks available these days to choose from, but are they healthy and could they actually do some harm?
Whether you choose an energy drink from the vending machine [...]

Tomato Tomata

A picture of tomatoes from Fresh Gatherings Cafe at the last Farmer’s Market on North Campus reminds us of the wonderful flavor of a good homegrown summer tomato.
Unfortunately, homegrown tomatoes are leaving us quickly for the fall…But! You will be happy to know of the benefits of eating processed tomatoes, such as tomato sauce and [...]