I love bubble tea (or boba, whatever you want to call it!), and now that it’s summer, bubble tea makes a perfect treat to beat the heat! Bubble tea originated in Taiwan during the 1980s, and now bubble tea is a sought after drink internationally! I love bubble tea as it makes me reminiscent of…
With school being out for summer, the warm weather has influenced me to leave my house and not play video games all day. I’ve finally had the time to explore around the city and find more food places that every Calgarian should try! Now that it’s summer, an excellent way to beat the heat is…
These days, Veganism and vegan foods have been on the rise as people take into account being responsible for the planet. Although I am not vegan myself, I usually try to avoid dairy as I have trouble digesting it. Because of this, I have explored many different alternative vegan dairy options, and have incorporated many…
Over the years, I have begun discovering foods that excite me. As a result, I have tried numerous restaurants throughout Calgary. However, while I enjoy experimenting, I often visit the same 5-10 restaurants repeatedly. In today’s blog, I compiled a list of my top 5 favorite restaurants within Calgary. 1. Pure Modern Asian Kitchen &…
It’s summertime, and the best way to celebrate is with chill and refreshing smoothies. Not only are they a healthy alternative to sugary drinks, but they are full of delicious fruits and vegetables that are sure to make your mouth water. Here are some of my favourite smoothie recipes: 1. Blueberry Delight (1-2 Servings) 1…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it replenishes lost nutrients in our bodies and helps restore energy. Since the majority of my blog posts on Youth Are Awesome consist of me writing about local restaurants in Calgary that every Calgarian should try, here is a list of four local breakfast spots…
From my own experiences, I think I can confidently say that going to exciting new cafés in the city is one of my favorite ways to spend my time with friends and families. Not only are cafés a great place to hang out and study, but they also have unique menu options. At the same…
During the winter months, I’m pretty sure everyone craves a warm bowl of soup sometimes. Vegetable soups have a special place in my heart, especially potato and tomato soup. Today, I’ll be sharing one of my family’s favourite potato soup recipes that we make without fail almost every winter. There are quite a few ingredients,…
Crunch! As your friend chews on the slightly burnt part of her bread, she slowly yanks the smooth cheese. She eats her bread so seamlessly. Meanwhile, you have yet to finish the same salad that you pack for school almost every day. But change is always fun, and maybe it’s time that you treat your…
Keto has its effects, it could cause low blood pressure, constipation, kidney stones, and more. Some doctors wouldn’t recommend keto to patients because it is not sustainable nor is it realistic. So, what do we really know about Keto? How did people feel after trying it? And would they do it again? Top Tip! …
Like every family during the holidays, my family has certain traditions that make the holidays feel complete! One of these traditions is baking cinnamon rolls while watching holiday movies. As a result, I have practiced and developed my cinnamon roll making skills over several years. Today, I want to share this recipe with you so…
With Christmas fast approaching, it’s important to get into holiday spirit. What better way than to warm up by the fireplace with a cozy, steaming mug of gingerbread latte? Gingerbread latte is a classic Christmas time favourite, and for good reason too. The perfect blend of sweet and spicy– what could you want more? Well,…
Time taken to write post: 40 minutes If you’ve ever wanted to try cookie dough but hesitated because of the possible risks involved, here’s your solution! Try out this recipe for 4 portions! Ingredients: 2 Cups of flour 1 Cup of brown sugar 1 Cup of softened butter 2 Tablespoons of milk 1 Teaspoon of…
Over the past century, the average human diet has shifted drastically. And no more so than in the industrialized world. The foods more and more of us eat have become products of a globalized, industrial machine—a machine that gives us an abundance of calories at astonishingly low prices, all at the cost to the environment,…
The Disney Parks blog finally shared the recipe for the infamous churros sold at Disneyland! Since customers can’t be at the parks all the time (especially during COVID-19), Disney helped make one aspect of the Disneyland experience attainable to the masses by sharing this recipe: Ingredients: 1 Cup of Water 8 Tablespoons of butter 1/2…