Taking care of myself is important. I hear it all the time from people all over campus, whether it be campaigns aimed towards student wellness or advice that my academic advisers give me. But what does eating well really mean?…
Tag: Food
A Wannabe Coffee Connoisseur’s Favourite Coffee around Campus
Ahh, Coffee. Arguably the water replacement of college students, the smell of a good cup of coffee is the best thing to start my day with. While I’m no professional connoisseur, I do have an appreciation for a freshly ground…
When in Rome, do as Romans do
Whether it’s a favourite brand of facewash or a go-to morning breakfast, everyone has their ritual daily comforts. In preparation for my year abroad, I didn’t hesitate to load my suitcase full of favourite things from home. While packing up,…
Avoiding the Dreaded Freshman 15
Ah, the famous freshman 15. Sometimes seen as a myth or a joke, and sometimes seen as a prerequisite to university, gaining weight in first year was definitely on my mind when my schoolwork started to pick up. I knew…
Hungry For Community Building? Come to Community Kitchens!
For those of you who may not know, Community Kitchens is a collaborative initiative between the Center for Community Partnerships, Hart House, and the Health & Wellness Centre at UofT. At these events, students help prepare a meal (and eat…
Lunch with 30 Strangers – Alumni Events
I met people from across all three UofT campuses in varying disciplines who had come to UofT from Ethiopia, America, India and Cameroon, to name a few. Half of us stayed to help the host, Paul on kitchen-duty while the other half explored the trails and ponds of the 150 acre property. I learnt that Paul was a New College student like me! Everyone kept asking him which year he graduated but he never gave a straight answer.
Bucket-List: U of T Edition
U of T has big spaces, countless faces, and some bucket-list worthy places. Whether you’re just beginning your time here at U of T or about to end it, there are still a few things you should do before graduating…
Easy, Nutritious Meal Ideas
Meal prep is something I’ve been experimenting with a lot this year. For lunch and dinner, I tend to circulate between, like, three recipes I make often – I usually have at least 2 different meals prepared in multiple batches…
Some Great Food Around Campus
Can you believe it’s already March? Seems as if yesterday it was Christmas, and now things are really picking up with assignments and midterms/exam preparation. For me, this means spending more time on and around campus (as my phone’s data…
Illustrating Joy
In the midst of scary midterms and stressful due dates, a week dedicated to celebrating the joy on campus couldn’t come at a better time. In spirit of the Joy at U of T Campaign, I brought the question back…