Guy Fieri Returns to Syracuse!

Guy Fieri brought Syracuse to the big screen, yet again! Last night on the Food Network, Syracuse’s own Funk n’ Waffles was featured on a Thanksgiving special of Fieri’s “Guilty Pleasures,” that aired at 10 pm. This is Funk n’ Waffles’ second appearance on the Food Network, the first being their 2012 appearance on “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.” Since then, the popular restaurant has opened … Continue reading Guy Fieri Returns to Syracuse!

Family Recipes: Egyptian Baklava

This week I decided to share a little bit of my culture with my grandmother’s recipe for Egyptian Baklava. This is one of my favorite things to have at family gatherings; it’s a really traditional dessert, and if you like walnuts you’re sure to love it. There are a lot of variations on the actual shape of the Baklava, but this is one of the … Continue reading Family Recipes: Egyptian Baklava

It’s Time Your Pumpkin Pie Went Raw

Fall is in full swing and the holiday season is quickly approaching. If you’re looking for a treat that won’t reverse your weeks of diet and exercise, this twist on a traditional pumpkin pie is not only egg-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free, but also raw, healthy and packed with nutrition. This plant based pie is loaded with all the goodness of fruit and nuts while … Continue reading It’s Time Your Pumpkin Pie Went Raw

Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Snacks

Tater tots, french fries, and potato chips – all of that starchy, salty goodness is appealing, but usually not the healthiest choice. Here’s a roundup of healthier alternatives to your favorite savory snacks. Broccoli tots are a delicious and healthy way to take you back to your elementary school lunchroom. Here’s an adaption of a broccoli tot recipe from Gimme Delicious. View this post on … Continue reading Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Snacks

What To Do With All That Leftover Halloween Candy

It’s November 1st and you’ve just awoken from a Halloween-candy induced coma.  The thought of eating another “fun” sized candy bar doesn’t sound so fun anymore and you don’t know what to do with the pile of sugar sitting on your counter. That’s where this recipe enters your life and saves you from all those left over Halloween treats. Peanut Butter Nutella Candy Bar Brownies … Continue reading What To Do With All That Leftover Halloween Candy

4 Candy Cocktails for Halloween

This year take advantage of your adult age and instead of filling your body with sugary candy, fill it with some fun sugary drinks. Mixing up these treats will certainly lead to some tricks later in the night. —Chelsea Portner Snickers Shot (Photo: College Candy) What you need: 0.3 ounces of dark crème de cocoa 0.3 ounces of Bailey’s 0.3 ounces of Frangelico Caramel syrup How … Continue reading 4 Candy Cocktails for Halloween