First off, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year 2022!!! 新年快乐！Lunar (or Chinese) New Year runs from February 1st to February 15th this year, and it’s the Year of the Tiger! For those unfamiliar with the Chinese zodiac, it is a zodiac (similar to the astrology zodiac signs) represented by twelve…
Ingredients: Flour – 3 cups [375 g] Sugar – 3/4 cup [150 g] Molasses – 1/2 cup [165 g] Melted butter – 3/4 cup [170 g] Water – 1/2 cup [120 ml] Baking Soda – 1 teaspoon Ginger – 1 teaspoon Salt – 1 teaspoon Cinnamon – 2 teaspoons Egg – 1 Directions: Mix…
As the school year rolls around, it is important to have the essentials for back to school. Heres everything you need in your backpack to be prepared for the school year. Do you have everything? 1. Binders Having binders to store loose papers, homework and assignments will help you to stay on top of…
Exam season is now upon us and it’s time to hit the books and study up. Studying takes a lot of valuable energy and hunger is inevitable during these arduous times. However, there is a right and wrong way to curb the munchies during those marathon study sessions. DO: Eat food with lots of vitamins…
Ever felt a need for a super yummy yet filling snack? I’ve got the solution for you! I, myself, enjoy eating quite a bit. So, I have decided to create some delicious and somewhat healthy recipes. Hopefully, you’ll try them out when you feel like having a mid-day snack. The Yogurt Snack Bowl: Ingredients: 1 Cup…
Since Summer is coming up, we will be saying the most famous words everyone says during the summer which is ‘I’m bored.’ So to make sure we don’t say that, I have put together a list of how to have the PERFECT movie night! This is so great for night time in the Summer! So…
(Original Image) The vending machine at school is one of the only reasons I am able to stay sane during the day. I love getting some Sun Chips at lunch, or grabbing a giant cookie after school while I study, but I never really stopped to evaluate the healthiness of all these snacks. Obviously, schools need…
Eating healthy can sometimes seem like a chore, but just taking a few extra minutes every day to prepare a healthy lunch can help you for years to come. The first one is really simple; just bring you favorite fruit to snack on! Eating fruits such as apples, bananas, plums, etc., can be beneficial to…
Yaaay for Frozen Yogurt! Ever since the sun has been coming out more often, these frozen yogurt machines just seems to be popping out everywhere! Speaking of which, let’s give a warm welcoming to the new Tutti Frutti located on 130 Ave! If you didn’t know, this saturday (May 11) was their Grand Opening, and…
Oreo has been one of my favorites since childhood! Not only because it is delicious, but also because it can be eaten in a few different ways. You can eat it as a whole, or eat the filling and the biscuits separately, or dip in milk. The choices make eating Oreo more fun than just eating ordinary cookies. After we…
Ate too much candy and/or turkey during the holiday season? Want to make your new year resolution of losing weight come true? No Problem! This mango Salsa is light and simple, yet it is a powerful tool to help you shed a few pounds by not eating moderately (not that you should eat moderately during…
I should have been studying for the 10+ IB papers I have to write, but it is blistering HOT outside and I started googling around on the Internet for ways to keep cool. That’s when I stumbled across a recipe to make Fudgesicles! Now I can stay cool and have a delicious snack. Try this out yourself –…
On April 27, I attended a teen-only event at the Calgary Public Library (thanks for hosting it CPL). I honestly had no idea what to expect and I was sure in for a surprise.