Columbus State University | The Saber
The College Kitchen
Hannah Davis
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Arts&Entertainment
Aug 14, 2013 |
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HUSH PUPPIES REBORN
Vegetarianism is a trend among students and an upswing in all things health conscious. So I tried it and found a dismal lack of nonpreprocessed snack foods. How hard is it to find some munchies that are just as bad for you as your pre-veg only diet? A little research and taste testing later I discovered the hush puppy, cauliflower edition.
Cauliflower Hush Puppies
Ingredients: -1 medium head of cauliflower -2 tbl heavy cream -2 tbl butter -1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar -4 egg whites -salt and pepper to taste -oil for frying Materials: -large bowl -blender -large pan -cookie sheet
1. Clean and trim the cauliflower, putting the florets into a microwave safe bowl. 2. Add cream and butter to the bowl. Microwave on high for five minutes. 3. Add cauliflower and cheese to blender and pulse until still chunky but thoroughly mixed. Season to taste. 4. Chill cauliflower mixture for at least half an hour. 5. Whip egg whites to a stiff peak. 6. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cauliflower mixture. Then combine the rest of the egg whites into the mixture. Stir until combined. 7. Scoop mixture in bite sized bits onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until slightly brown. 8. Remove from oven. Heat ¼ inch of oil in large pan and when hot, add puppies. 9. When golden brown and crispy, serve.
Tom Ingram …where’d all the beer go?
Because College Should be Fun Some hard-earned experience
I’ve been in and out of college since 2006, and in that time I’ve learned quite a bit about how to parle français in a sloppy way, the virtue of showing up to class on time and something about a guy named Faulkner (maybe that was in my Econ class). I’ve also spent a considerable amount of time being around those who are consuming alcoholic beverages and I’ve had a few drinks myself. In that time, I’ve come across some useful bits of wisdom that I hope you all take to heart. First, though I risk sounding like an old man, don’t drink underage. I’m serious. Did I drink underage? You bet I did, and I wish I hadn’t. Bottom line is this: twenty-one feels like an eternity away when you’re eighteen, but at twenty-five you often wish you were eighteen and that those bad hangover memories didn’t exist. If you feel inclined to disdain the wisdom of my experience, do me a favor: next time you go to a party, check out who’s embarrassing themself, vomiting in their hair, crying for no good reason whatsoever, throwing punches at their best friend, and so on. Chances are, that person is underage. Don’t be that person. So how about all the good tips and tricks? Like, how to avoid a hangover, best budget beers, drinks to avoid, best places to drink – all right, here ya go, a list of practical advice, advice to keep illness in abeyance and suggestions for how to exude class with a drink in your hand (spoiler: don’t order a Jack and coke). : Karl Marx said that religion is the opiate of the masses, but my father always insisted that alcohol is the opiate of the masses. Well, if the old man was right and alcohol is the opiate of the masses, then why the hell can it hurt so much the next morning (or late afternoon if you’ve really been throwin’ down)? Simple answer is that you drank too damn much. Hangovers are a surprisingly complex physical and psychological condition, and it’s not simply extreme dehydration – a tall glass of water and an aspirin can’t cure everything. However, dehydration is a major factor, and sticking to drinks like scotch and water aren’t enough. Be sure to stay hydrated throughout the day, drink water as you drink alcohol and limit your consumption. No matter how well prepared, if you drink too much, you will hurt come sun-up. In addition to dehydration, another major factor is hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Again, there’s no
Hangovers
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