No time to cook? Why not use the microwave to quickly make some delicious food? Society has a preconceived idea that microwaved food is bad for your health, however that is not always true. Skip out on packaged microwavable food and use some fresh ingredients. It barely takes any time to microwave, as well as creating far less…
We’ve all seen the pictures of skeletal teenage girls looking in the mirror, standing on the scale, or eating nothing. I’m here to tell you that those visuals do not properly capture an eating disorder. Too many people in today’s society are suffering from this deadly mental illness, and too often that struggle is worsened…
Bananas. Immediately you may think of potassium and fiber; a fruit often eaten with your cereal and OJ. Yes, that much is true, but they are also much more beneficial than a simple sweet snack. Along with potassium, they are abundant with iron, zinc, amino acids, and antioxidants that give nutrients to your skin…
Breakfast is important and absolutely necessary, and that is NOT something I believe to be debatable. Therefore, the question comes down to: What should I have for breakfast? I could have cereal and an egg. I could have toast and peanut butter. I could have oatmeal and a smoothie. OR, I could have a banana-mango…
In need of an easy to make, healthy breakfast before your exams? Look no further! This blog post features the breakfast classic, omelettes! With some added bell peppers, cheese and seasoning, this is one omelette that’ll leave you satisfied and ready to take on your exams. Let’s get started! Cheesy bell pepper omelette Prep Time:…
{Original Image} Huzzah! Let them kingdom rejoice, for I have figured out how to make the pictures non-blurry so you can all enjoy the wonderful discoveries I’ve made on my Pinterest adventures. Now, I will take a moment to apologize for not publishing a weekly Pinterest inspiration post last week. It was a terribly stressful…
Have you ever wondered what cereal actually is? You know, I’ve actually been asking myself that question for a while because if you think about it, a soup is a dish that is watery with some ingredients mixed in. Similarly, when talking about cereal, the cereal could be the ingredients while the milk could be…
Whilst procrastinating on all my homework, which had accumulated over the winter holidays, I decided to experiment a little bit with food. On Pinterest, I found this recipe for “Pizza Zucchinis” which is super simple and was just begging to be attempted. Although, I did not have any (reasonably sized) zucchinis on hand, nor did…
Sometimes you hear about cool places by word of mouth and sometimes you find them by chance on your way to school or work. Whichever way you find them, there’s nothing like that feeling when you say to yourself “this exists… and I’m learning about this just now?!” This McDonalds is one of them. OK…
Homemade Apple Jam I had some leftover apples from my most recent attempt at making apple pie, and they were becoming soft. Wondering what purpose I could put them to, I scrounged around a little on the internet, and found a number of uses for old apples. Looking at the ingredients I currently had, I decided…
Self-esteem is a measure of how much an individual values or views him or herself. Our self-esteem constantly develops over the course of our lives and sadly, being criticized by family, friends, and society in general gradually tends to lower our self-worth. Even looking at my own life, my own self-esteem is lowered when I…
{Original Image} Today, I am presenting to you some awesome inspirational posts to start off the new year. Yes, this post is not about new year’s resolutions nor exam tips. Rather, I am simply here to share a couple photos and articles to make you laugh and/or give you ideas. To check out the previous…
{Original Image} The colder months are a time when avid coffee drinkers rejoice, but it is also a time for us tea lovers to celebrate. If you are like me, the thought of a warm mug of fruity, herbal or milk tea makes you melt. Although one can drink tea at any time in the…
{Original Image} Recently, I have become addicted to the social media site known as Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s basically a hybrid between Tumblr and Twitter. Based on what you like, the website will generate posts which appear on your dashboard. You are also able to follow other…
Through many trials and errors, I’ve been able to compile a recipe that produces an excellent Brownie-in-a-Cup. This is a simple recipe that only takes around five minutes to make. It’s perfect by itself or with a topping of your choice, like whipped cream or ice cream! Ingredients 2 Tbs melted butter 2 Tbs milk…