Attend a university that was founded in 1749, and you can pretty much count on a collegiate experience marked by time-honored traditions and long-held superstitions. Such was the case for me, at least, at Washington & Lee University (W&L), a small liberal arts school nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Some of the centuries-old institution’s traditions…
From creepy-cute appetizers to festive desserts, these Halloween recipes are perfect for parties, family nights, or school events. Easy to make and frightfully fun, they’re guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike. Whether you’re serving monster waffles, mummy sausages, or ghoulish cookies, this collection has all the Halloween food inspiration you need. Mummy Sausages @sassychopsticks…
The five-minute meal makeover Forget visions of towering vats of curry or endless food storage boxes filled with the same old stew. Mulholland’s approach is refreshingly modern. “What it is, is dinners that can be made in five minutes – they’re all freezable. You’re putting all the raw ingredients into a freezer bag or dish…
Why It Works A combination of bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa powder give the brownies complex chocolate flavor. Incorporating peanut butter into both the brownie batter and the filling results in a deeply nutty dessert. My husband, Lewis, has a soft spot for all things peanut butter. I don’t blame him: The spread is rich,…
In my family, certain Nigerian dishes were tied to particular days of the week, and garden egg stew—sometimes called garden egg sauce—was what I always thought of as a weekend staple. Growing up, my family would eat it on Saturday mornings, served with boiled yams or just-ripe plantains. If we made a large pot, it…
One of the most important factors to consider before buying a new pair of walking or running shoes is their level of arch support. It’s a feature podiatrists constantly talk about, as “proper arch support is important for providing stability and alignment, which will help support your body from the ground up,” said Dr. Janine…
Malaika Arora recently sat down with actor Soha Ali Khan to discuss diet, wellness, and more. During the hour-long conversation, which also featured celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, Malaika spoke about her preference for water instead of caffeinated drinks for hydration. “I am not a tea or coffee person at all. I have never enjoyed tea,…
Crepe myrtles are iconic Southern trees. These gorgeous plants don’t mind the heat and humidity, and their lovely, papery blooms last for weeks and weeks throughout the summer. “People love crepe myrtles because they’re fast growers, and they come in all colors and sizes from a few feet to 30 feet tall,” says Jenny Simpson,…
Clean eating. Clean living. Light foods. High-protein diets. That seems to be the new mantra. Never in the last 50 years have so many chia seeds been sold, soaked, or eaten. Bran is now added to wholewheat, cakes are made without butter, sugar, eggs or even flour –– essentially, grainy bread masquerading as dessert. Chocolate…
Just when we thought we’d uncovered all of Paul McCartney’s best recipes, another gem pops up. It’s not a gourmet baked good like his famous brownies or even a festive cocktail like his signature Maccarita. No, this one is much simpler and far less fussy—yet somehow, it makes him even more endearing. We’ll admit, our…
