An Ode to My University Evening Ritual
Every day after we’re finished classes, my roommates and I slowly migrate to the kitchen to begin making our individual dinners. One of us...
Tagged: food
The Extended Break: What to do With 5 Extra Days Off!
UVic recently announced that they extended the Winter holiday by five extra days. Rather than going back to school on January 6th, current students...
University struggle meals: UVic vlog #9
Even if you don’t have time to cook, you can still make a great meal starting with instant noodles! I hope you give it...
Fast Food from Scratch
It seems the whole world has gotten into a rush and there is no time for simple home-cooked food anymore. Everything we eat seems...
How Eating With Others Can Make You Happier and Healthier
“Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier.” – The Harvard Gazette One of...
8 Cheap, Easy, Delicious, Vegetarian Recipes to Feed a Crowd
I come from a family of incredible cooks and bakers. My grandma’s rusk recipe is the best I’ve ever had. Nobody can barbeque as...
UVic Food: A Review (by Talen and Paige)
There is an age-old question on University campuses: what is the best, most affordable food on campus, and where can we find it? To...
Purposeful Poutine
This week (Oct. 19th- 27th, 2018) was Victoria’s second annual Poutine Week! I visited Swans, a local restaurant in Victoria, to show support to...
If You Live in Victoria, You’ve Taken These 5 Photos
Victoria is as unique as it is photogenic. From locals to visitors from all over the world, there are five pictures we have all...
My favorite dinner of the week
If I had to share advice with a new student at UVic or someone who is trying to find a positive community, I would...
Just Me and My Bike: A Gulf Island Adventure
I’ll admit it, I recently had a bit of an existential crisis. Nothing major, just a healthy dose of questioning the direction of my...
Welcome to Veg-toria!
Admittedly, the stereotypes about Victoria being a mecca for progressive, plant-based foodies aren’t too far off. Motivated by a range of values including environmental...
5 things I regret NOT doing while I was at UVic
I’ve officially been finished with classes for about a month now, and I’ve had some time to reflect on the glory years of my...
5 Ways to boycott Victoria’s indecisive winter weather
Are you currently upset with the weather switching between snow and sunshine? Do you have a desire to get out of the house, but...
How to find cheap avocados
Ah, avocados. An amazing food, but usually so expensive! Avocados are a trendy ‘basic’ food, but they are nevertheless delicious. They are so tricky,...
How to Eat Good Food
Food is what fuels us. It gives us the energy that we need every day to learn, move, think, and create. Food is both a...
5 things to eat when you’re sick of cafeteria food
I’ll be the first to admit that having food prepared for you is great. You have more time, and exert less effort. However, the...
Food that has gotten me through my degree
Now that I’m in my final semester of my degree, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the things that have gotten me...
The Best Form Of The 100 Mile Diet
The Okanagan is well known for its farm to table experiences and takes great pride in their farmers and chefs working together to create an...
Easy 3 ingredient banana pancakes
Here is the last of a series of four simple recipe videos: Easy 3 ingredient banana pancakes. Try switching up the toppings to change...