The Freshman Fifteen: CONQUERED

Let me just say, I'm fascinated by the "freshman 15." FASCINATED BY IT.

Why, why, WHY, does everyone gain weight in college? WHY?! And I mean everyone. Even the skinniest of bi#$@es can't avoid it. Even I can't avoid it, speaking experientially.

Is it because of the drinking?
Is it because of the stress of classes and extracurriculars?
Is it because we're suddenly surrounded by people with different eating habits?
Is it because our schedules are unpredictable, so we just eat all day instead of having actual meals?
Is it because there are no "family dinners," which have been proven to aid in weight loss and healthy eating habits?
Is it because we're suddenly on our own and don't know how to cook and what to eat?
Is it because the only way colleges can get students to attend events is if there's "free food!"?
Is it a lack of education?
Is it a lack of motivation?
Is it a lack of money?

Chocolate Berry Pie for one

Today, I found myself quite sick.

As in, I feel like someone stuffed a basketball into my head and poured acid down my throat.

So what did I do?

Well, first I slept for three hours.

Then, I watched Harry Potter. Lots of Harry Potter.

THEN...

I decided to make a pie.

A tiny pie.

Ginger Lime Chicken (for one)

You guys.

You guys.

YOU GUYS.

This recipe rocks so hard, I'm pretty sure my taste buds will automatically reject anything else I try to eat...

Which is a huge bummer, considering how much I love food.

I literally took one bite of this and stopped to type this post, because you guys deserve to know how awesome this dish is.

Quinoa Mac 'n Cheese

This recipe is one of the many ways I celebrated my 20th birthday, and let me tell you, it's the gift that keeps on giving...

Mostly because I made a full recipe and, well, there's only one of me.

I mean, a girl can only eat so much cheese in a day!

SO.

This recipe rocks for many reasons:

1. It reinvents the classic "Om nom nom mac n' cheese with tons of butter!"
2. It is relatively healthy.
3. It tastes like my childhood.
4. It's preeeeeetty easy to make.
5. It will fool your friends and children. Guaranteed.

Tropical Homemade Ice Cream

Let's just discuss for a moment how stellar this looks.