The Fat Kid Inside
Erwan Heussaff
Here’s a crazy idea: why not have a Boodle Fight the next time you invite friends at home? There’s a lot of pros to it if you need some convincing. There are fewer dishes to wash (this reason is convincing enough). It’s easy to make it look good. Lastly, it’s a fun way to eat…
Cooking the perfect steak doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are only three basic elements you must always remember: the cut, the seasoning, and the pan. You can cook the perfect steak every time if you practice these tips: 1. The quality and cut of steak matters. There are three grades of steak: Select, Choice,…
Admit it. We all love being in a buffet. And the only moment we feel hatred towards it (or ourselves) is when we stare blankly in front of the table and feel dumbfounded. Which food should you start with among the vast ocean of delights waiting to be devoured? It’s difficult to decide since your…
Only 20% of US adults meet government exercise guidelines, meaning the 80% who are largely inactive are putting their health at risk. When starting a new fitness regime sometimes the image of your ideal body isn’t motivation enough. Having a workout buddy, signing up for fitness classes in advance and setting yourself goals are all good…
Sticking to a fitness routine is challenging especially with the constant distractions and obligations of everyday life. With increasing access to technology, your work can be at the touch of your fingertips. The primary way most Americans relax is by watching TV, on average 2.8 hours a day. Focusing some of that time instead on a…
Katsudon is a traditional Japanese dish that is popular with the younger generation of foodies given its simplicity, inexpensiveness, and depth of umami. The word “Katsudon” is derived from 2 words: Tonkatsu (which means pork cutlet) and Donburi (which means large bowl). Katsudon is typically a deep fried pork cutlet cooked in a sweet and…
For many the goal is simply knowing how to get skinny, but is that really the right goal? Your body is your unique vessel. It should be nurtured, maintained and most importantly appreciated. However, if you are thinking along the lines of just how to get skinny, then it’s quite possible that you are punishing…
If you’ve grown up in the Philippines, then you’re probably familiar with Pancake House. As a kid, I would often bug my parents to take me there. Their classic offerings include pancakes with bacon and eggs, crunchy fried chicken, and spaghetti. But the pièce de résistance would have to be their Tacos. Pancake House tacos seem simple enough:…
Around 8.8 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans each year. Some of this plastic ends up wrapped around birds, or ingested by fish and whales. How many pictures of sea turtles tangled in plastic or choking on straws do we have to see before we act? When it comes to saving our…
I’m all about a good soft-boiled egg in the morning. A gelatinous egg white surrounding a runny, barely-cooked yolk, with a dash of salt and toast is the perfect way to start my day. I don’t always get the perfect soft-boiled egg though. There are so many variables at play: how much water you have,…