olia danilevich / Pexels The term après-ski, made popular in the Alps during the 1950s, brings with it a certain air of sophistication and expectation. Gorgeously furnished, rusticly chic mountain lodges, complete with roaring fires and expensive cocktails, come to mind. The faintest sound of Sinatra crooning from well-placed hidden sound systems, clinking glassware, and … Read more
This article has been edited since it first appeared in print. The college experience often follows a pattern: Students decide on a school, choose a major, snag an internship and, fingers crossed, land a job in their field after graduation — perhaps with a little partying squeezed in along the way. But in recent years, … Read more
It might be (Cajun) turkey season, but one chain is making sure you don’t forget about chicken. On Nov. 22, Popeyes announced it would be permanently adding chicken wings to its menu nationwide. Now available, wing-lovers can choose from five signature flavors the chain says have “varying degrees of kick.” The wing varieties are Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic … Read more
On holidays, there are things that are done for the sake of tradition. Red hearts are strung about, eggs are painted, flags are flown, pumpkins are carved, and turkey is eaten. Turkey on Thanksgiving is just one of those givens in life. The question, “What are you having for dinner” on Thanksgiving day, is never … Read more
Igor Haritanovich / Pexels Every day, across the globe, billions of cups of coffee are savored as part of a daily ritual. Breaking this sacred routine is unthinkable for many. Yet here’s a question: Is your beloved cup of coffee slowly causing you to gain weight? According to a groundbreaking study, the culprit might not … Read more
Monstera Production/Pexels / Pexels Everyone has their favorite thing on the Thanksgiving table. For some, it’s the green bean casserole. For others, it’s the cranberry sauce. For me, it’s the wine. For many, many reasons, wine is an absolute necessity on Thanksgiving. Whether your intentions are pure and you’re looking for the perfect pairing that … Read more
Michael Becker / FOX Unless you’re one of those psychos who runs a marathon with your family every Thanksgiving, the holiday isn’t exactly known for being the healthiest. For most of us, it’s a carb-heavy, four-servings-of-mashed potatoes and two-pieces-of-pie kind of day, topped off with a few (many) festive cocktails —not exactly friendly to the … Read more
On holidays, there are things that are done for the sake of tradition. Red hearts are strung about, eggs are painted, flags are flown, pumpkins are carved, and turkey is eaten. Turkey on Thanksgiving is just one of those givens in life. The question, “What are you having for dinner” on Thanksgiving day, is never … Read more
It’s no secret that mashed potatoes are every bit as much the star of the Thanksgiving table as the turkey. Perhaps even more so in some cases. After all, mashed potatoes are the harbinger of gravy, which, let’s be real, is the actual star of the show. As important as they are, though, mashed potatoes … Read more
This could be berry sweet news for strawberry lovers. University of Cincinnati researchers claim that eating strawberries every day could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain people of middle age. Their findings were published last month in the journal Nutrients. In the 12-week study, 30 overweight patients who had complained of mild cognitive … Read more