3 Non-Culinary Uses For Coconut Oil

We’ve all heard of coconut oil—edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts—and how using it in our meals can have great health benefits such as fat loss and better brain function. Lucky for our beauty routines, coconut oil’s benefits extend far beyond nutrition. Read on for ways to incorporate the oil into your life—no oven or stovetop in sight. Skin Use: … Continue reading 3 Non-Culinary Uses For Coconut Oil

6 Local Craft Beers Perfect For Fall

The days are beginning to cool and everyone’s back in town—what better way to catch up and get back in the swing of things than have your friends over for some good food and booze? Fruity, sugar-loaded drinks can be forgotten, because I have some good ol’ brews lined up for the tasting. With the variety I’ve collected for you, even that friend who swears they’ve never found … Continue reading 6 Local Craft Beers Perfect For Fall

Berried Treasure: The Health Benefits of Goji Berries

So what if we told you a fruit could make you live longer? That’s what the folktale of Li Qing Yuen tells us. The man ate goji berries everyday and lived to be over 256 years old. Though we may not be completely sold on that story, there are still plenty of health benefits to this Chinese medicinal fruit. The newly popular superfood packs the punch … Continue reading Berried Treasure: The Health Benefits of Goji Berries

The 4 Best Food Trucks In Syracuse

Have you seen any food trucks around the university? I sure haven’t, and as much as I love a grab-and-go meal, it’s a hassle to travel downtown or to the business parks in DeWitt for a quick bite. The majority of Syracuse’s food truck scene takes place in professional areas where businessmen and women can stop by during breaks. Maybe food truck owners in Syracuse think they’ll … Continue reading The 4 Best Food Trucks In Syracuse

Penne with Ham and Parmesan

Whether it’s your first or last year of college, it’s normal to feel homesick at the beginning of the semester. The cure: comfort food. That dish your mom—or in this case my mom—has been making for what seems like forever. The best part about this recipe? It’s cheap, delicious, and only five ingredients total. You can make as little or as much as you want—it … Continue reading Penne with Ham and Parmesan