Cooking with Colleen: Obesity at 30,000 ft
This past Wednesday, Nov. 11, Fairfield hosted Morgan Downey ‘68, past executive director of the American Obesity Association at the Aloysius P. Kelley Center for a seminar entitled “Obesity from 30,000...
Wine & Dine with the Vine: Craft 260
Upon entering Craft 260, the words of one of America’s founding fathers Ben Franklin, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy,” are written on the wall facing the opposite side of the...
Cooking with Colleen: Roasted Salmon
One of my favorite movie quotes of all time is “Fish are friends, not food” from Finding Nemo. Most fish, in particular cod, salmon and haddock, are made up of an unsaturated fat called omega-3 fatty acid....
bfresh offers healthier options than mainstream markets
A couple weekends ago, I was out dining with my parents at Plan B Burger when a vibrant new sign caught my eye that I had to check out. bfresh is a new grocery store in the neighborhood and it is stocked with...
Cooking with Colleen: Eating Disorder Awareness
Every October, a costume consisting of a tight-fitting dress with a skeleton painted on it goes on sale in many Halloween stores. The costume itself isn’t too scandalous, but the name given to it, “Anna...
Cooking With Colleen: Gluten Myths
Every year, more people are developing Celiac disease or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity. Although there is no solid reason as to why this increase occurs, the Mayo Clinic conducted research that led the doctors...
Osianna prepares authentic Mediterranean cuisine
If your parents are in town and you are looking for “the place” to have a quiet sit down meal or a relaxing lunch, Osianna may be just the place you are searching for. Osianna Mediterranean Taverna is...
Cooking with Colleen: Festive Fall Treats
We are now in the season of apple picking and pumpkin spice lattes, aka the best time of the year. I love caramel apples and apple cider donuts as much as the next person, but there are also much healthier...
Plan B Burger serves up bigger, beefier burger experience
If great burgers served with freshly sliced lettuce and tomatoes on a warm, toasted bun are your weakness, then Plan B Burger Bar is the best place for you. When I go to a restaurant, I consider all options,...
Cooking with Colleen: Six Healthy Alternatives
Let’s face it, even though most people say they’ll eat healthy foods in college, the temptations in the dining hall sometimes prove to be too much. Sure, you go into Barone saying you’ll get a salad and...