Chocolate candy cups You will need: 2 bags chocolate chips (amount varies depending on how many you want to make) 1 bag balloons Parchment paper Baking sheet Your favourite candy Method: This recipe requires a little more finesse, as the balloon factor can be tricky. You might lose a few[Read More…]
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Montreal’s favourite vegetarian digs
Lola Rosa Location: 545 Milton Price: $10-$15 per plate If you have not discovered Lola Rosa yet, you should visit soon. Packed from open to close, this bistro is situated in the heart of the ghetto, and serves succulent vegetarian cuisine with both American and international flavours. Lola Rosa offers[Read More…]
Drink Mixes
Root Beer Magic This is a drink for those who have a lot of money to spend on an awesome concoction for pre-drinks and parties. I cannot take full credit for this one, as it is a drink largely invented by former executives of Fight Band—McGill Alumnus Kolya Kowalchuk and[Read More…]
Noodles with tangy peanut sauce
Ingredients ½ box of linguine pasta (or any spaghetti-like pasta) ½ cup shredded cabbage 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 cup bean sprouts Sauce ½ cup smooth peanut butter (all- natural, peanuts only) ½ cup soy sauce, low sodium if you prefer 2 tbsp. rice[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Sean Reginio
Q: Why are you an asset to McGill? A: If you come at me with your hand raised, I will confidently high five it.* Q: If you could high five anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? A: Andre the Giant, because he has big hands. Q:[Read More…]
Sweet sixteen and off to frosh
“Age is just a number” is a motto I have learned to embrace, since I started school at the age of three. My education continued to accelerate after receiving a promotion from the Ministry of Education in Dubai, when in kindergarten. This promotion involved a process that evaluated me in[Read More…]
Ways to keep you from falling ill this fall
It’s the start of a new term, which means that you will face many new people, new activities, and new sickness-causing bugs. Chances are, most of us are going to fall ill this semester; but this doesn’t mean that we can’t try our best to prime our immune systems to[Read More…]
How to banish your hangover
Despite being the joyous, wonderful start to the weekend, Saturday mornings can be the most excruciating part of your week. You may remember what you did the night before, and why you feel so utterly awful; or worse, you may have no recollection. Never fear, my friends. Next time this[Read More…]
How long can I stay?
There is more to planning your education than choosing your school, faculty, major, and minor. University attracts learners from a range of diverse experiences: mature students, little ducklings fresh out of high school, and those who opted to take a year (or two) in between high school and university for[Read More…]
Make a splash with a new drink
The Johnny Canuck This is an all-Canadian shooter recipe that involves our very own national delicacy: real maple syrup (NOT Aunt Jemima). So head to your local souvenir shop for some authentic syrup to get the most out of this one. • ½ oz. Captain Morgan® Dark Rum • ½[Read More…]
