Whether it’s dark or light roast, from Dunkin Donuts or a local coffee shop, many people (including myself) can’t get enough coffee. As a self-proclaimed coffee addict, I have spent far more time than I...
With the end of the year approaching rapidly, only one thing stands in your way until New Year’s: Christmas. All those high-calorie and sugary desserts can really test your will and throw a kink in your...
As Andy Williams famously put it, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” With the holiday season rapidly approaching, families start scrambling to put together a home-cooked meal made specifically...
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...
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....
It’s not unusual for accomplished musicians to collaborate on a side project; these typically allow musicians to experiment and work with other artists to create an eclectic mix of sounds that forms...
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...
Ever since Beyoncé dropped her eponymous album in December 2013 without any press indication of its release, the idea of a so-called “secret” album has become a goal for artists of all genres. Beach...
Finding healthy meals that the whole family can enjoy and will actually eat is an ongoing challenge in my household since each meal has to cater to individual preferences. My 12-year-old brother still hasn’t...