Unpacking the New Martha Stewart Documentary
“Martha” was released on Netflix on Oct. 30, 2024. The documentary tells the story of Martha Stewart, a household name for many, and how she…
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Hot Girls Eat
There’s always been this stigma with college eating patterns, where girls normalize not eating enough. You might hear things like “OMG I only ate one…
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The Meal Prep Phenomenon
If you’ve ever looked at a fridge full of identical containers and thought, “Who are we cooking for, an army?” — welcome to the world…
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Your Fall Potluck, Made Easy
Something about the leaves turning warm hues and a crisp chill floating through the air leaves VALLEY craving a cozy get-together filled with comforting dishes…
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Easy Eats: Simple Meals for Students
Being a student can feel like a full-time job, between classes, extracurriculars and events there is hardly time for anything else — especially for cooking….
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The Self Care of Staying in
Life moves so quickly and we rarely have time to just enjoy our own solitude. After a long stressful week of classes, oftentimes the best…
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A Taste Of Spring
“April showers bring May flowers” is the annual cliché of springtime. We love to plant and watch our May flowers bloom, but these beautiful, natural…
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Coconut (Oil) Calls
Coconut can be a conflicting flavor — Almond Joy is not for everyone. Yet for those who love (or can handle) this potent flavor, you…
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The Probiotic Frenzy
The negative effects of drinking soda are apparent with the loads of sugar in every can and diet sodas only seem to solve half the…
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Out-of-the-box cooking
Tired and hungry after a long day of work or classes? We’ve all been there. When you’re too tired to cook and too broke to…
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The Beauty of Viewing Food as an Art Form
Food has always been used as a form of expression. From intricate dishes at Michelin star restaurants to family recipes passed down through generations, food…
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What’s In Our Food? The Truth about American Food Standards
Have you ever gone on a trip abroad and noticed a difference in the way food made you feel? If you answered yes, you’re not…
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The Best Recipes for the Anti-pumpkin People in Your Life
Pumpkin is back and it’s everywhere. Like an inescapable fog that looms over every coffee shop menu, bagel deli and TikTok feed from August to…
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Mocktail Recipes You Need To Try This Fall
Fall is right around the corner in State College! It’s ~almost~ the time of year to replace your summer refreshers with sugar, spice, and most…
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Spaghetti de la Hood: Snoop Dog’s Cookbook
We know that eating out can be a real money-burner, so an easy way to save money is by cooking at home. It may be…
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Unique Thanksgiving Desserts To Make This Year
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, connect with friends and family and, of course, eat lots of delicious food! While the main course is…
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Dumpling Culture
Different cultures and countries have developed their own cuisine throughout time, often exchanging culinary techniques with each other. Sometimes patterns between multiple types of cuisines…
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The Emily Mariko Effect
If you haven’t been witness to the famous salmon rice bowl that has been taking over TikTok’s “For You” page, then you’ve definitely been living…
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Let’s Talk: Cooking as a Therapy Tool
Once again we’ve reached that point in the semester where exams, projects and homework assignments seem to be taking over our lives. These increased feelings…
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Your Guide to Air Frying
If you’re not living under a rock, there’s no doubt you’ve heard all about the air frying craze. Especially for college students, this trendy kitchen…
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