Poutine on the ritz
Poutine is a delicious Canadian treat we’ve all experienced at one point or another. It’s not just for tourists anymore; practically every restaurant has poutine available.
Category: LIFE & STYLE
Relic’s reason to celebrate
Local video game design studio Relic Entertainment finally had its wrap party for Ardennes Assault, an expansion to their award-winning game, Company of Heroes 2, a real-time strategy game for the PC.
Meatless Monday: Vegetarian sloppy joes
Though this recipe may seem intimidating because of its long list of ingredients, I can assure you that the complication ends there. Using slow cookers is a great option if you’re a busy student on the go: just quickly toss in whatever you need in the morning, and then it’ll be ready by the time your day is done, ensuring that you have a healthy, homemade meal to fuel that big ol’ brain of yours.
A hair-raising tale!
If you’ve been catching flak from your significant other or family for not washing your hair every day, then you’re not the only one—and the truth is, you’re not supposed to!
DIY Beauty: Make your own foundation powder
Start with the arrowroot as your base. Arrowroot is a cornstarch alternative, so it should be available in any natural foods grocery stores.
The 57th Grammy Awards retrospective
The Grammys: one of the few nights of the year where musicians and other famous folk flock to one place for mass mutual pats on the back. There’s plenty to say about February 8, the night of this year’s celebration of popular music (as is the case with most of these events).
Meatless Monday: Baked macaroni and cheese, with a kick!
For those out there who like it a little spicy, here’s my own, personal recipe for baked mac and cheese. If you prefer your meals to be a little tamer, just use normal mozzarella and regular cream cheese instead of the spicy variations that I have listed.
DIY Beauty: Make your own mascara
I would like to start this DIY Beauty by stating that I was inspired to find a way to make mascara after hearing about some beauty guru on YouTube making their’s out of crushed-up Oreos. For the record, making mascara out of Oreos is incredibly dangerous, and should not be done—ever!
I miss you, and now I can afford to talk to you!
Recently, one of my closest friends moved to another province, and discovering new apps that allow us to communicate without any nasty roaming or overage fees has become really important. One of the best ones that I have found (at her suggestion), is the WhatsApp Messenger.