3 Reasons To Eat An Apple A Day

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Or so our parents, relentlessly quoting the 1860s proverb, have told us. The original phrase, “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” has evolved since and proves to be a helpful tactic. Here are some ways you can benefit from eating apples, and how they can be incorporated … Continue reading 3 Reasons To Eat An Apple A Day

4 Hard Ciders To Try This Fall

One of the greatest creations we’ve come up with for apples (besides the apple cider doughnut, of course) is hard apple cider. Who wouldn’t love getting their apple-a-day mixed with a little alcohol? I’ve compiled a list of some of the best hard ciders below, so buy ‘em, try ‘em, and share ‘em with all your friends, because you won’t want to miss out on one … Continue reading 4 Hard Ciders To Try This Fall

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

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