Cooking.In.College

I have a bad habit. One that I like to call "watching educational television". I absolutely love the programs on HGTV, TLC, and of course just about anything on the Food Network. I watch these shows all day on the weekends whilst cleaning, cooking, and eating. The only way I can justify my weekly 4 hour International House Hunters marathon is to say I am doing future vacation research, and those 5 daily episodes of What Not to Wear? Well, I will be entering the corporate world soon and I would hate to not know how long the crotch of my pants should be or if ruffles on my shirt are okay. See...educational!

Times are busy my friends, but I have some very exciting posts coming your way like healthy hummus, a kitchen adventure involving a unique Christmas gift, and a deliciously creamy soup that I know you will love.

So, to hold you over until then...

Blackheart Betty

I WILL be a better blogger after this Friday. 

Finals week is almost over. 

I will have all of glorious December to blog and work on my Dietetic Internship applications. 

Expect my return to commenting, blogging, exercising, and eating copious amounts of food that does not come from the freezer to happen in full effect starting December 10th! I miss you all and will be seeing you again shortly.

Happy week after Thanksgiving! I decided to take a few days off blogging to enjoy family and the "break" I have from school. I hope you have all done the same and relished the beginning to this wonderful holiday season. I want to start it off right with what else but a great recipe and a giveaway!

 I thought for years sesame seeds were tasteless, purely decorative, and just one more thing I had to worry about getting stuck in my teeth. That is until I tried toasted sesame seeds and then I ventured into the realms of sesame seed oil, black sesame seeds, and tahini. It was then that I knew they were not the worthless ingredient I once passed them off as. Cool crunchy cucumbers infused with tangy vinegar and salty soy sauce showcase the unique sesame flavor perfectly in this summery salad.