Ash Wednesday on campus marks 40 days of surrendering favorite habits until Easter
February 19, 2015
The Newman Catholic Community Club at Sacramento State hosted two masses in observance of Ash Wednesday, the follow-up to Fat Tuesday, at the University Union.Ash Wednesday marks the start of lent, that requires Catholics to relinquish treasured pleasures for 40 days until Easter, from cookies to chocolate ...
Have a sweet and frozen chocolate banana treat
May 8, 2013
Chocolate-covered bananas are inexpensive, easy-to-make and great for summer barbecues by the pool. According to the Chiquita Bananas website, this fruit is high in fiber, loaded with potassium and healthy to eat compared to snacks like chips or popsicles. My favorite part about this recipe is garnish...
Brownies fulfill chocolate cravings
March 13, 2013
Some of my favorite ways to eat brownies are served warm and gooey or with ice cream. After I tried Kahlua fudge brownies for the first time, though, I quickly added ‘baked with Kahlua’ to my list. The strong coffee aroma in the Kahlua enhances the flavor of the baker’s unsweetened chocolate and ad...
Vegan peanut butter cookies like no others
November 28, 2012
I have experimented with veganizing nearly every cookie recipe in the book. From chocolate chip and snickerdoodle to gingerbread and sugar cookies – I have conquered them all. It wasn’t until last weekend, though, that I finally decided to take on the challenge of veganizing – and upgrading - one ...
Satisfy sweet and salty cravings with this delicious treat
October 24, 2012
Sweet and salty has always been a favorite combination of mine. When I discovered this recipe called for both of these elements, my mouth instantly watered. Reese’s pieces pretzel bark is a treat sure to satisfy your sweet craving. Just when you think the sugar is overwhelming, the salt from the cr...
Surprise friends with chocolate covered bacon
Miguel Lopez and Miguel Razo
October 10, 2012
The only thing better than enjoying a favorite food is combining it with another favorite food. Ice cream and cake, cheeseburgers and fries, and chocolate and bacon are all tasty treats that are better when eaten together. Yes, you read that right: chocolate and bacon. While people may consider the fusio...
‘Dessert’ the cholesterol
February 17, 2012
You must think I'm crazy. Actually, you probably think all vegans are crazy. When I say I'm vegan, you might think I'm a part of one of those cults that stand outside of Kentucky Fried Chicken with PETA picket signs; throwing paint on anyone who dares to walk by in a leather jacket. Not me. You also ...
