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

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

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 Cut Squash

Have you ever read a butternut squash recipe that looks incredible, but backed out because you were daunted by the funny shaped-vegetable? Use this quick, step-by-step guide to cutting squash, then make our recipe below. Start by cutting the ends off of your squash    Cut your squash with a large knife where the neck of the squash ends (where the skinny part of the squash starts … Continue reading How to Cut Squash