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To mix up brownie mix batter, add an easy flavoring, such as instant coffee powder, ground cinnamon or peppermint or almond extract.

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Remove steaks from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking. They'll cook faster and more evenly if they warm to room temperature first.

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To cut calories, decorate your salads with hard-cooked egg whites and walnuts instead of croutons and cheese.

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Don't sauté using butter; use olive or canola oil instead. These are healthier because they contain monounsaturated instead of saturated fats.

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Cooked pasta loses quality when frozen. For best results, undercook and freeze in a sauce, then thaw overnight in your refrigerator before heating.

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If you're making breaded chicken, give it time to develop a crust and don't poke or flip it.

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For tender meat, always slice it with (instead of against) the grain.

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Don't overcrowd the pan. Food releases moisture when it's cooked, so if you don't leave room for steam to escape, your food will be soggy.

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For accurate measurements, lightly spoon flour (or any other ingredient) into dry measuring cups and level with a knife.

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When melting chocolate, heat gently and slowly to avoid grains and create a smooth, creamy consistency.

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Dream About Tea

May 13, 2013
by Liza Keller
Drink

If you are looking for a great place to study this midterm season, look no further than Dream About Tea. This authentic Chinese tea café,…

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Photo by Hannah Lin

Crazy for Kombucha

April 12, 2013
by Abby Reisinger
Drink

Coconut water. Acai berries. Juice cleanses. Healthy drink trends are everywhere these days with health nuts bouncing from fad to fad hoping to find a…

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Photo by Karen Ding

Frontera Hot Chocolate

April 11, 2013
by Sophie Jacob
Drink

Frontera’s arrival in Norris raised quite a stir among Northwestern students and prompted many curiosities and questions, one of the loudest being: what is the…

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

Dessert Smoothie

April 8, 2013
by Annie Trimber
Drink, Fruits & Vegetables, Sweets

Bananas go well with peanut butter, and peanut butter goes well with chocolate, so why not combine the three? The creaminess of the banana, the…

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Photo by Devon Carlson

Red Red Wine: 5 Reasons to Raise a Glass

April 4, 2013
by Jamie Gebhardt
Drink

We’ve all heard it before: drinking red wine can benefit your health. But, can it really make a difference? Great news! According to the latest…

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Photo by Kirby Barth

Acai and Goji Berries: Superfood or Super hype?

March 23, 2013
by Lauren Feld
Drink

As the fitness frenzy continues to sweep across America, superfoods like acai and goji berries seem to be popping up everywhere. Mostly found in juices…

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

(Semi) Authentic Indian Chai

March 12, 2013
by Kawther Albader
Drink

Sometimes I want to make chai just to have the rich, cozy smell fill my apartment. And when it’s this easy, that’s a perfectly good…

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Photo by Devon Carlson

A Steep Dilemma: Tea Bags vs. Loose Leaf

March 5, 2013
by Michelle Laszlo
Drink

Cozying up at the end of the day with a hot cup of tea is not as easy as it used to be. Though popping…

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Apples to Apples

Apples to Apples

March 3, 2013
by Jamie Gebhardt
Drink, Feed, Print Mag, Recipes

An apple a day keeps the doctor away even when it comes to booze, right? Apples are a mixological staple that taste great in both…

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Coffee Break

Coffee Break

March 3, 2013
by admin
Drink, Print Mag

Addicted to Caffeine Ah, caffeine — every college student’s favorite vice during finals week, and for good reasons. There have been several studies that link…

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Photo by Alex Tom

Coconut Water: The New Gatorade?

February 27, 2013
by Mariana Cohen
Drink

Food trucks, gluten-free diets, cake balls, skinny vanilla lattes. Let’s face it: we’re obsessed with trends. But with food trends constantly changing it’s hard to…

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Photo by Kirby Barth

How to Drink Alcohol if you Hate the Taste

February 15, 2013
by Lauren Feld
Drink, How To

For many, drinking can be a drag. Whether you knock back a few to de-stress from the week or take down some liquid courage to…

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Photo by Hannah Lin.

Bloody Mary with a Kick

January 29, 2013
by Abby Reisinger
Drink

Following a night at the Keg or the nearest frat house, your body needs hydration ASAP. In order to get your thirsty organs to hang…

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A Cleansed New Year

A Cleansed New Year

January 21, 2013
by Abby Reisinger
Drink, Food for Thought

New Year’s resolutions can span from being on time, to keeping your room clean, to getting your reading done on time (or at all). More…

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Filled With Laughter and Good Beer

December 24, 2012
by Amanda Gajdosik
Drink

For many of us, beer is usually guzzled out of a red plastic cup on Saturday nights. Flat, tasteless and warm with the faint remnants…

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Adult Root Beer Float

Adult Root Beer Float

December 12, 2012
by Amanda Gajdosik
Drink

Some foods from childhood should never be messed with. Mac & cheese, PB&J sandwiches and the culinary masterpiece that is Dunkaroos. Select treats, however, can…

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Totally Juiced

Totally Juiced

December 11, 2012
by Abby Reisinger
Drink, Evanston

I’ve never been a juice fan. My liquids of choice exclusively include water, lattes and almost-black coffee. In fact, thinking of one of my most…

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World of Beer Coming to Evanston

World of Beer Coming to Evanston

December 10, 2012
by Maya Krasnow
Drink

Northwestern students know all too well that maneuvering through crowded frat basements and the Keg dance floor can become an unexciting routine. If you’re looking…

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The Best Milk for your Body

The Best Milk for your Body

December 5, 2012
by Courtney Marcusson
Drink

We’ve all seen the “Got Milk?” ads featuring celebrities sporting milk mustaches, but is cow’s milk really all it’s cracked up to be? Everyday Health recently…

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A Smoothie a Day

A Smoothie a Day

December 3, 2012
by Abby Reisinger
Drink, Fruits & Vegetables

I have long been wary of the smoothie-as-a-meal phenomenon simply because, let’s face it, I love chewing. I can’t wrap my brain around the idea…

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Hair of the Dog

Hair of the Dog

November 11, 2012
by Andrea Kang
Drink, Feed, Print Mag

It’s tailgate season. That means when you wake up Saturday morning with a pounding headache, mouth dry as sand and still a little intoxicated, drastic…

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Raise Your Glass

Raise Your Glass

November 11, 2012
by Maddy Shannon
Drink, Feed, Print Mag

THE GLASS A wine glass has three parts: the foot, the stem and the bowl. Red wine is typically served in a full, round glass….

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Sunday Side Up: The Brothers K Coffeehouse

Sunday Side Up: The Brothers K Coffeehouse

November 11, 2012
by Maddy Shannon
Drink, Evanston, Sunday Side Up

While there is nothing like sitting down to a hot cup of coffee on a brisk Sunday morning, a truly good coffeehouse should revive you…

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Drink More Tea

Drink More Tea

November 7, 2012
by Izzie Baum
Drink

We can all agree that college students face stress every single day. Some obvious forms of alleviation are a sweat session at the gym, a…

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How to Make Rich, Homemade Hot Cocoa

How to Make Rich, Homemade Hot Cocoa

November 4, 2012
by Alyssa Brewer
Drink, How To

I have never been a big coffee or tea drinker, so I usually default to hot cocoa as soon as remotely chilly weather arrives. Having…

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Drink This, Not That

Drink This, Not That

November 3, 2012
by Abby Reisinger
Drink

Hidden calories are everywhere: the fries you stole off your roommate’s plate, the fun-sized Twix bars from your care package, and, most dangerously, in the…

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Breakfast Smoothies 101

Breakfast Smoothies 101

June 14, 2012
by Julia Maguire
Breakfast, Drink, Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes

Waking up for an early morning class usually means there’s only enough time to grab something to eat fast before running out the door.  This…

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Photo by Aurelie Corinthios

Cool Down in Style: Flavored Ice Cubes

June 6, 2012
by Aurelie Corinthios
Drink

It’s getting hot, and we’re not complaining. But warm weather means staying hydrated, and sometimes a plain old glass of ice water just doesn’t cut…

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Hard Cider: Crispin, Woodchuck, & Magners

Hard Cider: Crispin, Woodchuck, & Magners

June 5, 2012
by Rachel Cali
Drink, Gluten Free

Those of us who had our first legal drinks studying abroad in London have fond memories of sipping pints of hard cider in pubs. Cider…

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love NYC’s Soda Restrictions

June 3, 2012
by Sara Dunberg
Drink, Food for Thought

This past Thursday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on sugary drinks in cups larger than 16 ounces at movie theaters, restaurants…

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