How to Throw the Most Scandalous #TGIT Viewing Party

I don’t think anyone can deny the genius that is Shonda Rhimes. She blesses my television every Thursday night with powerful women. I know I’m not alone – her fanbase is huge. So why not host a viewing party? Don’t watch the craziness unfold alone – invite some friends over, have some snacks, and play a few games. Here are some suggestions on how to … Continue reading How to Throw the Most Scandalous #TGIT Viewing Party

The Only Apple Tart Recipe You Will Ever Need

Looking for a way to use up all those apples you picked at Beak & Skiff this weekend? Or do you just love apples? Either way, try out this adapted Ina Garten French apple tart recipe. Ingredients 1 frozen puff pastry sheet 4 apples ½ cup sugar 4 tablespoons (1/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, small-diced ½ cup apricot jelly Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Defrost frozen puff … Continue reading The Only Apple Tart Recipe You Will Ever Need

Video: Dear Freshmen, Here’s How to Make Popcorn

Dear Freshmen, Your friends at Baked Magazine would like to give you a quick tutorial on how to use the microwave. You might be asking, “Why? It’s just a microwave!” Well, based on the amount of fire alarms going off it seems like a hard skill for some of you to grasp. So, sit back, enjoy, and after watching this, treat yourself to a bag! Special thanks … Continue reading Video: Dear Freshmen, Here’s How to Make Popcorn

Deliciousness of Mac and Cheese Led to Arrest of UConn Student

In the golden hours of 1-4 a.m., a beautiful phenomenon known as the drunchies (drunk munchies) may hit you. The endless amounts of pizza, cookies, and Chinese food available on GrubHub become your haven and if you do not get your fix fast enough you experience the drunken meld of angry and hungry, known as hangry. Luke Gatti, a 19-year-old student at the University of … Continue reading Deliciousness of Mac and Cheese Led to Arrest of UConn Student

Pumpkin Spice Latte vs. Toasted Graham Latte

Starbucks just released its new seasonal drink! So, step aside pumpkin spice and make room for the toasted graham latte. It’s a smooth mix of espresso and steamed milk with hints of cinnamon and sweet cream—all finished off with a sprinkling of cinnamon-dusted graham crackers. This drink is delectably nutty and robust with the scent of a coffee crumble cake, while the pumpkin spice latte is … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Latte vs. Toasted Graham Latte

How to Bring Oktoberfest to ‘Cuse

With the end of September comes a gentle reminder that we live in a frozen tundra. But more importantly, the most glorious, globally renowned festival of beer comes around this time of year: Oktoberfest. The festival originated in Munich, Germany, on October 12th, 1810, to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig. Since then the celebration has only become bigger, better, and a little bit crazier. You may … Continue reading How to Bring Oktoberfest to ‘Cuse