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Milkshake recipes for any season

Written on February 8, 2019. Posted in Columns.

The arrival of snow prompts us to put away all our summer gear and say goodbye to popsicles, smoothies and shorts. However, there’s one cold staple that stays cool for any season: milkshakes. Milkshakes are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while warding away more caloric dessert options. If...

Cream cheese, maple, and pecan mini cheesecakes recipe

Written on November 6, 2018. Posted in Columns.

If you’re invited to a potluck but have midterms to study for, we’ve got you covered. This recipe for delicious mini cheesecakes is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while taking minimal time and effort to prepare. This dish is usually a favourite among friends and family, and can be whipped up for...

Pork chops and pan-fried peppers

Written on November 2, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

This delicious dish of pork chops and pan-fried peppers tastes like a home-cooked family dinner and is a great, comforting meal for the colder months ahead. Whether it be to impress a date or simply treat yourself, it’s essential to have a few easy but delicious recipes up your sleeve. I’m talking...

Marshmallows, chocolate and bunnies (oh my)

Written on September 8, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

I think we can all agree that the four months of summer always feel like the shortest months of the year. But although the season of pumpkin spice and orange ivy on campus quickly approaches, there’s no need to ditch your campfire dreams just yet. Rain, sleet, snow or hail – these campfire-inspired...

Molten lava in a winter wonderland

Written on November 13, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

As the air starts to cool, and the dreaded Kingston winds start to pick up, many of us find ourselves bundled up wishing for the warm summer months to return. Better yet, for the winter break to finally come packed with holiday treats. If the blanket scarf isn’t holding you over during these cooler...

Easy five-ingredient meals

Written on September 15, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

A new school year has begun, bringing with it the very busy and somewhat stressful student life. It can be hard to find time to make meals that are both satisfying and nutritious when we’re preoccupied with academics, extracurriculars and part-time jobs. In the midst of all this activity, it’s easy...

A St. Paddy's Day treat: Get your Guinness Fix

Written on March 13, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

St Patrick’s Day is nearly here, which means many of us will be heading out to the LCBO. Though Guinness is an ever-popular choice at this time of year, it can be an acquired taste. If you want to participate in the Guinness-themed festivities this weekend, but prefer not to drink the brew as it is,...

Valentine’s Day for one

Written on February 13, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love, so this year why not celebrate your love for yourself? Some people stress out because they don’t have a date, but you never have to look too far for the perfect company. Nobody is going to love you more than you love you, so this Valentine’s Day show...

Have a holly, jolly Chrismukkah

Written on November 28, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

Is it even really a holiday without brunch? The answer is no, my friends. Brunch is an essential part of relaxing and reflecting on all the great me-time you’re having this holiday season. While every Sunday brunch is a mini vacation for me, the holiday brunch affair holds a special place in my brunch-consumed...

A very cranberry Thanksgiving

Written on October 10, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

Nothing says Thanksgiving more than a table full of meals scattered with cancer-fighting, infection-preventing little berries — cranberries, that is. This tiny soldier berry packs a punch. Cranberry has tons of vitamin C, which helps fight infections, and antioxidants, which protect cells from unstable...

End of summer s'more cookies

Written on September 2, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

The days of summer are dwindling, but that doesn’t mean that our savoury summer favourites have to make their departure with the season’s end. S’mores are possibly one of my favourite memories of camping, but for those low-key weekend staycations, there’s one perfect alternative: s’more cookies. S’more...

3 Ingredient Rice Crispy Fudge Bars

Written on April 3, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor Three ingredients and no oven required? Sounds like the ideal exam-season dessert. This dessert takes no time at all and is lactose-free. You can easily also make this gluten-free! So pick up some chocolate chips, some almond milk and some rice krispies and enjoy! Ingredients 1...

Fast Food Makeover: Healthy Cheesecake

Written on March 27, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor We’re at it again: healthy ingredients that boast rich, indulgent taste. After our indulging in more than our fair share of junk food last weekend, thanks to St. Patty’s Day, I decided to try out this healthy cheesecake recipe for my housemate’s birthday. The recipe took...

Tried & Tested Detox Recipes

Written on March 20, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor Anyone who knows me well can attest to the fact that I love healthy cooking. I’m a big believer in making meals that are both healthy and delicious; healthy choices shouldn’t mean sacrificing taste. I’ve come to develop a standard set of ingredients that I use up each...

Oldie But A Goodie: Hello Dollies

Written on March 14, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor My love of baking began when I was still in the single digits, and hello dollies was the first recipe I learned to make on my own. It requires quite a few packages of toppings, but there’s nothing wrong with having a stash of chocolate or butterscotch chips in your cupboard...

Food Photography: Mac & Cheese

Written on March 11, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’13) Contributor We’ve got more food porn on the menu, this time featuring a delicious homemade mac & cheese. Got your own meal worth sharing? Insta it and tag us @QJBlogs. For more photos, check out Allan’s food blog at maifood.wordpress.com!

Food Photography: Spicy

Written on March 4, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’13) Contributor Another series of food photography featuring some spicy, cultural cuisine! Check out more delicious food photography at Allan’s blog maifood.wordpress.com!

Food Photography: Comfort Food

Written on February 25, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’13) Contributor Another series of food photography featuring comfort food favourites! Check out Allan’s personal food plog, maifood.wordpress.com!

For the love of sweets

Written on February 14, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

In the modern world, Valentine’s Day is filled with anonymous candy grams, roses and a special night shared with a significant other. It’s easy for things to get complicated, so sometimes it’s best just to create something that’s really from the heart. Let’s not forget the history behind this holiday....

Need A Valentine's Day Plan? Bake Some Brie

Written on February 14, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor Happy Valentine’s Day! Single or not, Valentine’s Day calls for spending the night with a special someone, whether that be your long term gf, bf or your best friend. Our prescription for the perfect night? Why not bake some brie, uncork a bottle of wine (or two), get...

Food Photography: Seafood

Written on February 11, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’14) Contributor Allan brings us another series of food photography-enjoy!

Valentine's Day DIY

Written on February 7, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, aka it’s time to get on those DIY ideas you’ve had your eye on or stumbled upon while browsing Pinterest. We’re going crazy for heart-shaped everything with these Valentine’s Day recipe ideas....

Food Photography: Pork

Written on February 4, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’14) Contributor Allan brings us another series of food photography-enjoy! Got your own food photography to share? Tag @QJBlogs on Instagram!

Food Photography: Croissants

Written on January 30, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’13) Contributor Allan brings us another series of food photography-enjoy! Allan will be contributing to QJBlogs weekly with our Food Photography series. Stay tuned!

QJBlogs In The Kitchen: Indian Curry

Written on January 28, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor When it comes to curry, the flavour, spiciness and ingredient combinations are seemingly endless; whether cooking with Thai, Indian, Korean, Chinese or Cambodian flavours, curry is an economical meal that can sustain you for days (and who doesn’t love leftovers). There...

Eat This Not That: Healthy Baking Substitutions

Written on January 23, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor There’s a common misconception that eating baked goods such as cookies or brownies will make you ‘fat’; granted, the majority of recipes out there aren’t very forgiving on the waistline (hello cups of butter, shortening, sugar and chocolate). There are, however, many...

Food Photography Spotlight

Written on January 21, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’13) Contributor It pretty much all started when I moved into my house in second-year and gained access to a kitchen; no meal plan meant I had to fend for myself. University students notoriously eat poorly, so I made a point to try and put some effort into cooking to try and make...

A hunger for the holidays

Written on November 29, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

During the restful, post-exam stretch of the holidays, it’s easy to be lazy and forgo making homemade treats. Take a step away from the store-bought cookies to try your hand at these classic treats with a holiday flavour. This series of holiday baked goods and drink is sure to please. By combining...

A gluttony-free Thanksgiving

Written on October 5, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

Ask any of my friends and they’ll tell you I’m no Martha Stewart. Sticking my hand into the carcass of a bird wasn’t my idea of a fun Wednesday night, but I did it in preparation for hosting my first Thanksgiving dinner party this weekend. I started with a test: five recipes, dozens of ingredients...

Irish Beef Stout Stew

Written on March 16, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Carolyn Flanagan Assistant Blogs Editor Looking to maximize your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Why not serve some traditional Irish fare—this dish is quick to prepare but slow to cook, so it won’t get in the way of any festivities. Ingredients 1 kg stew meat ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cans tomato...

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