Every summer I worked on my girlfriend’s family farm in Canada. We picked peas, beans, strawberries, tomatoes, corn, and more. After we picked, we brought our produce into the city’s Farmers Market and sold it to thousands of locals and tourists. It was my favorite time of the year: my family got fresh produce daily, [...]

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Did you receive kitchen tools this holiday (or last holiday) that are still gathering dust? Not all kitchen gadgets are useful, but here are three that rank high on the gift giving list that have some surprisingly good uses. Read on for my recommendations and favorite recipes! Gadget #1 – The Spiralizer The medium-sized red [...]

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Each year since I was in my mid-twenties, I have been observing “Dryuary.” What started out of pure exhaustion from combining my usual 20-something activities with a month full of holiday parties, has become an annual detoxifing ritual that my husband and various friends have joined in on. For one month, I say no thank [...]

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We’ve halfway through January already. If you made a New Year’s Resolution, it’s time to focus. If you are like me and have made eating healthy one of your 2014 goals, congratulations! It is totally possible with planning. Eek! Planning? Yes, planning. My goal this year to is plan better so that I am not [...]

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The New Year is a time for reflection and goal setting, but sometimes our resolutions can be at odds with each other. This year I want to try new things, be healthier, and save money. With that in mind, here are some of the amazing discounts that UW faculty and staff can receive. I’ve organized [...]

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I must be part bear. Why else would I have spent the entire autumn bulking up on fatty foods? Maybe it was the stress of taking on a new work project, the ever-increasing demands of mommyhood, or the craving for carbs that happens when I am not able to sleep well. Whatever the reason, I [...]

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