Cook With Brooke: Poke Bowls

Ingredients: ½ white rice 5 tbsp. rice vinegar  1 tbsp. sugar ¼ lb. sushi-grade salmon Half of a cucumber, diced in quarters Half of an avocado  A bunch of green...

Springtime Sips: Starbucks Vs. Dunkin

With spring now in full swing, the shift from hot chocolates and coffees to fun summer refreshers has definitely taken effect. We are spoiled for choice on campus with two Dunkin’ Donuts and a...

Coffee Shops And Cafes To Sit And Study

If there’s one thing I’ve dedicated my time to this semester, it would have to be finding the perfect coffee shop in the town of Fairfield to either grab a bite to eat or sit and get some work done. As...

Cook With Brooke: Shrimp Fried Rice

Introducing the epitome of a college student meal: shrimp fried rice. Not only is this dinner so easy and cheap to make, but it’s actually pretty nutritious as it has the perfect balance of veggies,...

Cook With Brooke: Orange Chicken

Someone once said that Chinese food is the best comfort meal, and I could not agree more. After perfecting my orange chicken recipe, I always find myself heading to the grocery store for the needed...

Valentine’s Day Candy Ranked

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, loved ones are going to the shops to find the perfect gift that says “I love you”. Flowers, jewelry and teddy bears are all popular go-to’s, but a sweet treat...

Cook With Brooke: Portabella Mushroom Burger

Calling all burger and mushroom lovers, I have a new recipe for you! I recently noticed that I’ve been eating a questionable amount of red meat every week and started to brainstorm substitutes that could...

Cook With Brooke: Seven-Layer Bars

Move aside Thanksgiving, it’s time to turn up the holiday tunes, bake cookies and eat them until we’re the same size as Santa Claus! My mom has always been the queen of Christmas cookies. Every December,...