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RSS FeedAre vegetarians the same as vegans? Not exactly. Although vegetarians ascribe to a similar philosophy of avoiding meat in their diets, vegans take it a step further. People choose a vegan lifestyle because it is cruelty-free—from the welfare of animals and the environment to their own health. Vegans do not buy meat, eggs, fur, leather
Sixteen journalists from a continent where gossip can be a public service and mobile media have enabled speech in unprecedented ways will visit USFSP starting Thursday, Nov. 3. Visitors from 15 sub-Saharan African countries will tour the U.S. as part of the State Department’s Edward R. Murrow program. Murrow brings young up-and-coming journalists from around
Some people apparently can resist Alec Baldwin’s “Schweddy balls.” Ben & Jerry’s released its latest limited-edition ice cream flavor in homage to the classic Saturday Night Live skit, in which Pete Schweddy, played by a deadpan Baldwin, tells the hosts of an NPR food show about his “tender” and “glistening” baked goods. The skit drips
For this week’s food issue, I decided to brainstorm the perfect delicacies for some of our current NFL players to promote when they retire. In real life, many athletes choose to focus on food once their NFL career ends—Lee Roy Selmon, anyone? So here are my suggested endorsements, complete with possible advertising slogans. Joe Flacco’s
People seem to be paying a bit more attention to the state of society these days thanks to the non-stop Republican presidential debates, the rise of Occupy Wall Street and a polarizing governor. Yet, how many look outside of American borders for reasonable modern ideas? The Nordic countries never seem to get any credit, but
Saying goodbye to the Campus Activities Center wasn’t so hard for USFSP students to do. On Mon. Oct. 24, students gathered at one of the last untouched buildings at USFSP for the “DIE-IN Lock-In,” hosted by the Harborside Activities Board. The event started at 6 p.m. and carried on to the next morning, featuring screenings
The half-dollar sized biscuit Nathalie Dupree holds is more like a microchip than a simple baked good. The chef and author explained biscuits first descended from the biscotti—in the south they were “beaten biscuits,” Dupree said. They were a constant in southern life—quick, crunchy and fresh. Just flour and water mixed together, beaten tirelessly by
Members of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association played a late-night patio show for students and faculty in the Snell House courtyard. The Oct. 26 show began at dusk with the jazz standard “It Could Happen to You.” The Al Downing Jazz Association is named for jazz musician Al Downing, who came to St.
The shaded tables along Harborwalk were stocked up with an array of food to celebrate Food Day. Despite the small turnout to the event, it hasn’t slowed down the combined efforts of S.E.A.S. and the Gardening Club to draw interest in what types of food should be offered in the new Multipurpose Student Center. Food
My mom and I were eagerly awaiting the royal wedding of England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton. The 4 a.m. viewing called for an exceptionally special cake. I turned to food blogs for help and came across a cake idea on “Cupcakes and Cashmere.” The cake was made up of the essentials: chocolate cake mix,
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