Chili is delicious. The ultimate comfort food. The kind of food that will remind you of your childhood and a night out in college all at the same time. Chili is ugly though. So let me just say that for what my chili lacks in photographic appeal, it makes...
These zucchini fritters are absolutely delicious. I've seen them called zucchini pancakes or zucchini patties, but I think fritter just sounds better. Feel free to call them whatever sounds best to you. I chose to put a slightly southwest spin on these...
This is one of my all time favorite recipes. It's easy to make, quick and best of all: tasty. I like to make this chicken when I have a lot of people coming over. It's one of those things that pairs well with any veggie or carb side. I like to serve this...
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I could stand to lose a few,” or struggled to pull on an old pair of pants? Given that over 70 percent of Americans are now overweight or obese, there is a good chance that you have found yourself packing on the...
Like any person with taste, I love pasta. One of the best shapes is objectively cavatappi. Cavatappi holds onto creamy, cheesy sauces just like elbows and rotini. It perfectly combines the chewy texture of elbows with the pretty spiral of rotini. Nothing...
' Pizza is my all time favorite food! Maybe I say that about a lot of food (I love food) but pizza is actually my favorite food. It is so incredibly delicious that I crave it almost every day. Obviously I can't order pizza every day though, I would end...
BIBIMBAP !! Bibimbap is a comfort food unlike no other. It is a Korean dish characterized by rice, meat and vegetables. Typically, you'll see it served with a fried or sunny-side-up egg on top. Bibimbap is so comforting and delicious it can only make you...
Let me show you how to make my favorite starchy dish: scalloped potatoes! These ones are enhanced by notes of lemon and Parmesan, topped with fresh dill. I absolutely love these because they're pretty easy to make and they're loaded with flavor....
MAC AND CHEESE !! I could eat mac and cheese for every meal for the rest of my life. It is so creamy and delicious. But, sometimes the same old recipe gets a little old. Introducing spinach mac and cheese, it's filled with garlic, Parmesan, and buttery...
What's better than steak and potatoes at the end of a long day? Nothing. But this yummy dish was starting to hurt my bank account. So, I gave up the Uber Eats and decided to try to make it myself. I bought an 8oz sirloin from my shitty local college town...
Chicken pot pie is one of my all time favorite foods. I've never even tried to make them at home though, because I just assumed that they would be a hassle. I imagined loads of flour, butter and me trying to use a wine bottle as a rolling pin. But then I...
Have you ever wanted to make a big cookie? I'm talking when you have the dough of 10-12 chocolate chip cookies in a bowl and you think: "wow, this would be a delicious giant cookie." But then, when your huge cookie is baking you realize that the edges...
Did you know that there are over 400 varieties of potatoes grown worldwide? A huge portion of these are grown in South America due to the high elevation. You'll find tons of potato dishes in Peruvian and Brazilian cuisine. Potatoes are easily the best food in...
Brussels sprouts can be a bit of a tricky dish. They are incredibly nutrient-dense, and like other nutrient-dense vegetables such as kale and bok-choy, their flavor is quite unique. Sometimes brussels sprouts are not a crowd favorite because of their natural...
These balsamic onions are such a simple yet delicious side to any dish. I recently made these for Thanksgiving when an instacart delivery left me with two extra bags of red onions. Needless to say they were a huge hit as They pair well with the traditional...
These cookies can best be described as a spur of the moment decision. I saw that my mom had a huge bag of those tiny little marshmallows that come with packets of hot chocolate, and I knew I just had to put them in some cookies. These are absolutely perfect for...
Lemons are the hybrid between a sour orange and a citron. The refreshing, sour flavor brings out a colorful element to any dish. These cookies are the absolute perfect choice for the transition to cozy fall weather. Here, it's been pretty stormy lately....
Fermentation is a preservation technique that outdates almost all others. It was and is still used to make foods available even in seasons when it cannot be grown or harvested. Fermenting food allows it to maintain its nutrient density for months or even...
Do you remember the best summer of your life? watermelon is delicious I am not formally trained as a writer. I don’t romanticize the ordinary for a good story, do it for a good life. What I lack in proper writing technique I am trying (futilely) to make up for with...
Dear readers, As a nutrition student/researcher, it is my job to recognize how eating behaviors influence our daily lives. It isn't always clear, but necessary to understand that diet plays a huge role in overall health and wellness. It's important to acknowledge that...
Thumbprint cookies are traditionally made with a raspberry jelly filling and a buttery sugar cookie. However, strawberries have been looking incredible lately, so I decided to switch out the old raspberry jelly for a strawberry jelly made with diced...
Dear readers, I would like to start by saying that your body is amazing just the way it is, and you do not have to lose or gain weight for anyone. That being said, I have struggled with lower abdominal fat ever since I went to college and stopped playing high school...
Dear readers, Does anyone feel like time doesn't exist during quarantine? No professor, I wont have that paper in by "Wednesday," I couldn't tell you what day it is today let alone when the next so called "Wednesday" is. The only thing keeping me slightly aware of the...
Dear readers, Today, it looked as if the sky had finally recovered from the storms that plagued it. They were only temporary. Sometimes I have to remind myself that this is only temporary. Quarantine is temporary, the quarantine will end. We will go back to how things...
Dear readers, I hope everyone is having a lovely day. Today I'll be going over five diet tips for clear skin. These have helped me tremendously over the years, and even if your skin is already clear, these tips can help to hydrate and illuminate. Our diets are...
Dear readers, Quarantine is really bringing out my anxiety 🙁 For whatever reason, zoom university is extremely stressful and one of the only things that keeps me motivated is putting on a nice outfit to do my work in, just like if I was still at school. Today I...
Dear readers, Dealings with brie tend to get a bit controversial. I am on the side of fruit and honey, while some tend to prefer fruit and balsamic glaze. Either way, brie is hands down the best cheese to enjoy on a beautiful spring afternoon with a handful of tiny...
Dear readers, I am so excited to introduce you to this delicious breakfast idea. It smells so good baking and I think that it is a lot easier than your typical french toast. The worst thing about french toast is when it is soggy. To fix this, all you have to do is...
Dear readers, Summer and citrus seem to go hand-in-hand. You spend a long day in the hot sun only to cool down with a refreshing glass of lemonade. It quenches your thirst like aloe vera on a sunburn. You can't imagine drinking anything else. Summer will be here...
Dear readers, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! This virus is taking a toll on us all. I've been feeling especially unmotivated lately. Something about online school feels not quite real? I don't know but it is getting increasingly hard to focus being...
Dear readers, Happy Friday! Productivity is hard, especially during quarantine. Online college is more difficult than expected and working from home is certainly a chore. Maintaining any sort of schedule these days is nearly impossible. But here are three great apps...
Dear readers, Have you ever wondered exactly how much you should be eating? Why you aren't losing weight? Why you can't seem to gain weight? Why you can eat the same amount as someone else but you gain weight and they never seem to? We've all had these questions, and...
Dear readers, I LOVE BERRIES. I mean look at them. They are easily the most beautiful fruits. Berries are nature's candy and they are so good for you. Berries are antioxidants and they are very low in sugar compares to other fruits. They come in a variety of flavors...
Dear readers, Apples are a classic, and the saying isn't all a myth. Apples are packed with nutrients so they can actually keep you out of the doctor's office longer. Color matters Apple of all colors contain important vitamins and fiber. But color can change the...
Dear readers, You may have noticed that my personal instagram bio (@sydneybertuzzo) says "celery juice fan page" this is because celery juice is hands down the best way to start your day. The taste I know some of you are thinking that celery juice cannot possibly...
Dear readers, Grapefruit is a superfood, and it has become one of my favorite breakfast foods over the years. Partially for the taste but mostly because a bag of grapefruits costs less than one hour in my chemistry lecture. Plus they keep me full until lunch! 1....
Dear readers, Today I made this delicious recipe. Based on strawberry milk, but I only had blueberries so I though I'd try something new. Blueberries are such an amazing fruit. They contain antioxidants to fight against free radicals that can harm your body....
(Makes 2 servings) Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons brown sugar (I used stevia brown sugar) - 2 tablespoons butter or butter substitute - 1 handful of almonds or mixed unsalted nuts - 1 apple - 1 cup of steel cut oats - cinnamon to taste How to make: 1. cook your oats as...
These are my absolute favorite cookies. They are the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and slightly bitter and they don't take too long to make. Although I wouldn't consider them to be very healthy, they are certainly worth the calories. Baking as an Art I have found...
Dear readers, Have you ever hopped on the bandwagon and tried a trendy diet? Whether it be Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Keto, Atkins, Vegan or any of the millions of other ones. Guess what? They're all the same at the core. Don't believe me? Think back to your...
Governmental nutrition standards haven't been reevaluated in 30 or 40 years. But America went through a lengthy and noteworthy stage where the food pyramid preached high carbs, low fat. What they didn't tell Americans however, was that when the fat is removed from...
Fermentation is a preservation technique that outdates almost all others. It was and is still used to make foods available even in seasons when it cannot be grown or harvested. Fermenting food allows it to maintain its nutrient density for months or even...