At long last: spring break. For those of us in school, this is a long awaited relief from the perils of second semester. If you’re stuck in Calgary (like me) during this break, here are 10 things to do to make the most of your free time, that you won’t need your parents for. 1.…
I have had the worst pasta cravings lately. Really, it’s quite bad. My family doesn’t ever eat pasta at home. When we do, it’s one recipe: pasta salad. We cook up some dried pasta, toss it in olive oil and and balsamic vinegar, with veggies and cheese. My mom detests tomato sauce, and isn’t willing…
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my all-time favorite foods: rich, creamy, and a total calorie bomb. As a kid, it was my go-to pasta order (yes, even more than mac and cheese). Traditional Alfredo sauce is a simple cream sauce, made from butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Most versions we eat today also contain…
Dim Sum is the Chinese version of Sunday brunch: served anytime from mid-morning to late afternoon, with various bite-sized portions of food served in small bamboo steamer baskets and lots of tea. It’s a lazy, long meal. Most dishes are very light in flavour, portions are small, and each plate is shared by the whole…
Both my parents are Chinese: so, I am too. However, I was born in Canada, and have lived here my whole life. My sole connection to the Chinese culture is through my parents, in our celebrations and our customs. Although I have traveled to China many times over the course of my life (mostly to…
Whereas kids in North America hope they’ve been nice enough for a present from Santa this year, children in Austria have a little more to worry about. If you’ve been naughty, you’re getting more than coals in your stockings. During Christmas in the Austria, Santa has a not-so-jolly sidekick. Krampus, your anti-Santa is the…
(source) With Black Friday around the corner, most of us are probably thinking of one of life’s greatest joys: shopping. However, as students, we’re often limited to our allowances from our parents. This makes shopping difficult when we’re alone: we’re not really capable of affording good quality clothing. So, many of us turn to fast-fashion:…
A few weeks ago, long-standing Chinese restaurant Shanghai Palace in Edgemont took their signs down. A couple weeks later, Saigon Rex, a casual Vietnamese restaurant, took its place. Vietnamese food is one of my favorite ethnic cuisines. It’s light and (mostly) healthy, but hits all the right spots. To satisfy phở cravings, we usually drive…
If you’re struggling to fall asleep on a regular basis, you’re not alone. I’ve recently talked to a psychiatrist about something that has been plaguing my life since I was a little kid: sleep (or really, a lack of it). I’ve dealt with insomnia for years, and it seems like, at this point, I’ve tried…