Designer sushi

04/24/12 05:34 AM

The lastest food innovation to hit the market is laser cut sushi. Thanks to the Japanese Ad Agency, I&S BBDO, the seaweed wrapper on sushi rolls can now feature an intricate pattern. Read all about this new gadgetry here. 

Your go-to drink for finals week

04/19/12 08:56 AM

Sitting down to study is easier if you've got a refreshing beverage in hand. Feel good about drinking your Starbucks iced green tea – here are 8 reasons why you should treat yourself to some everyday.

1.Antioxidants combat free radicals, which damage your DNA and contribute to a variety of issues

2.Lowers LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol)

3.Fights obesity

4.Lowers blood pressure

5.Prevents cancer

6.Boosts your immune system

7.Reduces tooth decay

8.Eases allergy symptoms over time 

Seven student dining discounts

04/17/12 09:08 AM

Check out these dining establishments for a student discount – all you need is your SMU ID card!

McDonald's – 10 percent off; select locations

Subway – 10 percent off

Waffle House – 10 percent off

Burger King – 10 percent off

Dairy Queen – 10 percent off

EatZi's – 10 percent off “gourmet on the go” meals

And you used to be able to get 50 percent off entrees at Vapianos on Sunday's but they are no longer open!

RECIPE: Honey glazed salmon with whole wheat pasta

04/14/12 10:03 AM

Scrambling to find a do-it-yourself, healthy lunch? Campus Cooks, suggests this recipe for honey glazed salmon, complimented by whole wheat pasta. The dish has a balance of healthy Omega 3, vitamins, protein and fiber. All of that to say it will keep your mind sharp while you're studying and keep your body feeling good. It's easy to make and Campus Cooks recommends enjoying the meal with a cold glass of unsweetened iced tea. Yum! Salmon Ingredients: 2 boneless salmon fillets 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 fresh lemon lemon (thinly sliced) Salt (to taste)   Whole Wheat Pasta Ingredients: 4 cups...

Surround yourself with... food?

04/12/12 08:02 AM

If you love food and just can't get enough, fret no longer. All of your favorite foods are now fashionable decor pieces!  Consider a: Pizza sleeping bag with a pepperoni pillow Baked potato bean bag Hamburger coasters Apple doorstop Cupcake pillow Hamburger phone Ice cream sandwich pillow Sushi pillow...

RECIPE: Hummingbird Cake

04/10/12 08:27 AM

I've had this cake on my list of recipes-to-try for months now. Easter lunch provided the perfect excuse to make it and I'm happy to report that the cake was a monumental success. Moist, complex, and not too sweet, this cake might be my new favorite. 

The flavor profile is similar to carrot cake, except there aren't any carrots. Instead, roasted bananas and crushed pineapple lend the perfect sweetness to this delicious cake. 

Homemade salad dressings

04/05/12 09:40 AM

It's no secret that your average salad dressing can be monumentally unhealthy. Fortunately, making your own salad dressings is easier than you think. Here's a great collection of recipes to get you started!

Your new dining accessory

04/03/12 07:03 AM

The perfect accessory for all of that eating outdoors that you do – picnic pants! Contrary to your initial thoughts, I'm sure, this is not a photoshopped picture. An Italian group of designers form Acquacalda, the company behind picnic pants. By their own words, their products are “experimental and vanguardist,” as can be seen with the picnic pants. The pants are even equipped with a cupholder. Vanguardist indeed. ...