February 23, 2013Everyone likes to indulge once in a while, but you don’t always have to be guilty about giving in to your sweet tooth. These foods are not only tasty but will leave you in a healthier, happier state! Dark Chocolate: We know you have heard it before, but just to reiterate, eat some chocolate! Dark, [...]
February 17, 2013So, Magic Carpet and Lyn’s are both great, but sometimes enough is enough. How many magic meatballs or bacon-egg-and-cheeses can you really eat? We need to open our eyes to the hundreds of delicious food trucks within walking distance that remain unknown to many on Penn’s campus. Consider me your guide. Residing on Drexel’s campus [...]
February 14, 2013When we think of Valentines Day, one word immediately comes to mind: indulgence. More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold today. And while those astronomical sales are great for Hershey’s, Godiva, Lindt, and all other big-time chocolate manufacturer, it’s not so good for your waistline. One box nears a whopping 1,500 [...]
February 14, 2013It’s that time of the year when fundraisers selling candy/flowers/chocolate dot Penn’s campus: Valentine’s Day. No Valentine this year? No fear. Here are The WALK’s suggestions for places around Philly to enjoy a fun, boy-stress-free, “gal”-entine’s day dinner. 1. Max Brenner: This Center City restaurant is perfect for a dessert night with your closest friends. In [...]
January 27, 2013No matter how many times we’re told that water should unequivocally be the beverage of choice, the other options that keep popping up on the healthy drink landscape are just too tempting. But, are the health benefits of Vitamin Water, Coconut Water and other “vitamin-enhanced” waters too good to be true? Here The WALK breaks through the [...]
December 23, 2012When it comes to throwing a dinner party, cocktail hour, holiday get together or any other social gathering, there are a million and one things to worry about: There’s deciding when to have it, who to invite, what food you should prepare, what music you should play and more. When inviting people into your home, [...]
December 15, 2012“Eat This Not That” is The WALK’s newest column about how to make healthy and delicious choices amongst all the foods and situations that pop up in your daily life. This week’s article is centered upon the most important meal of the day: breakfast. Without question, breakfast is the meal many college students tend to [...]
November 30, 2012As college students, we all have those mornings when we wake up feeling like we’ve been hit by a train. Why does a night that seems so fun at the time produce one of the worst consequences in the world? The hangover. If you’re like me, when you’re finally able to pull yourself out of [...]
November 21, 2012In many ways, this is the most wonderful time of the year. For one, Starbucks has transitioned from offering its classic cups to the festive red ones, with seasonal drinks to match. And, it is becoming almost socially acceptable to wear Uggs in lieu of riding or combat boots (but not quite). Most importantly, however, [...]
November 21, 2012As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect on what we’re thankful for. Naturally, fashion and food are close seconds behind the fabulous people that rock our world. Show your thanks this Turkey Day with a little home cooking. With these easy and fun dishes, you’ll be the party guest that everyone thanks. 1. Cranberry Sauce (Courtesy of The Food [...]
