food
Summer study oases; they’re not mirages!
May 10, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, staff writer Ambit Cafe 6552 Hastings St, Burnaby Everyday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Nestled in Kensington Square, just down the mountain from the Burnaby campus, sits Ambit Cafe. Quaint, unassuming, but filled with wonders to excite. I recommend their assortment of dacquoises if you’re in the mood for a decadent French pastry. From sandwiches to salad bowls, there’s something here for everyone! Their freshly-made drinks suit any palate, whether you’d like something fresh and tart like tea or something smooth and creamy like a latte. You’ll find a place in Ambit’s orbit with ample seating inside and outside. …
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Jules Sherred makes cooking accessible in Crip Up The Kitchen
March 20, 2024By: Alex Masse, Peak Associate Jules Sherred’s Crip Up The Kitchen is a debut cookbook with a twist — it’s written by and for disabled people, giving them the tools to prepare food for themselves and others. The book contains…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Easy chocolatey oat bars
February 27, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer I love getting a sweet treat from coffee shops on campus like Blenz or Renaissance, but after a few trips, I know my bank account starts to grumble. Keep your stomach and wallet happy by…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Gochujang soy curls
February 21, 2024By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor This recipe features two pantry staples you can throw into a pan or wok with vegetables anytime you’re craving a quick and tasty meal. Soy curls, which you can store for up to…
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Eclectic experiences at Moodswing Coffee + Bar
January 23, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer On the hunt for a new study spot or a place to bring friends during a night out? Look no further than downtown New Westminster’s Moodswing Coffee + Bar, an eclectic café that turns into…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Forgetting Leftovers in the fridge
November 28, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer I absolutely adore leftovers. The exquisite joy of eating the same delicious meal more than once and not having to make anything is the ultimate win. I love leftovers so much, I look forward to…
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$33,000 for lentils, rice, and resilience for Palestine
November 28, 2023By: Brigitte Buck, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of genocide. Cuisine changes, evolves, and is constantly reinvented. The same goes for people, cultures, politics, and perhaps even history. Often, we can gain something positive from change, but not always. While…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Chai cookies (Tian’s Version)
November 7, 2023By: Tian Davidson, SFU Student In celebration of the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), I decided to make Taylor Swift’s viral chai cookies, an old recipe she shared on Instagram and Tumblr that fans revived from the vault. I wanted…
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Food for Thought: Tabbouleh
November 7, 2023By: Omar Nsouli Tabbouleh is a magical salad. No, I’m not talking about the kind with cucumber and quinoa. I’m talking about a fresh and summery salad usually shared over a warm moment with our loved ones. Tabbouleh is the…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Nonna’s cucina (grandma’s kitchen)
October 20, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Growing up, some of my best memories are of eating homemade meals for dinner at my nonna’s house on cozy fall evenings. As an adult, I find myself gravitating more and more to her recipes…
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