Shands cafeteria gets makeover
(12/06/11 12:32am)
Dan Walker always meant to stop in at the hospital for lunch, but work got in the way.
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Reindeer peanut butter cookies are cute holiday treat
(12/02/11 12:15am)
Can you hear it? It's the soft, subtle hum of holiday music echoing through department stores, grocery establishments and stereo systems in general. It is officially December, but we've already been "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" since the first stampede of Black Friday. Seasonal jams make me want to shake my "Jingle Bells" all day and night. In Florida, we can't build our own "Frosty the Snowman," but we sure can shout "Let It Snow" and pretend we live in a "Winter Wonderland."
Why do we eat so much on Thanksgiving?
(11/23/11 7:19am)
Thursday afternoon, kitchens across America will be utilized to their maximum capacities. Mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies will cover the stove, while the stuffing, pies and turkey compete for space in the oven. After a whole day spent preparing a Thanksgiving meal, the food will be consumed under an hour and many Americans will then fall asleep on the couch watching football.
We should appreciate those holiday meals
(11/21/11 11:31pm)
I spend an awful large amount of time looking at food blogs. Like, a whole lot of time. If you looked at my Google Reader feed, it's pretty much mostly food blogs at this point.
Becca Bakes: UF track athlete shines with sweets blog
(11/17/11 12:37am)
Scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and baked apples escape from the oven, filling the kitchen with the warm aroma that is reminiscent of grandma's baking come holiday time.
Best restaurants for the Homecoming weekend
(11/04/11 2:47am)
This weekend the Gators will face off against Vanderbilt for the annual Homecoming football game and a chance for a homefield victory. One of the most exciting aspects of Homecoming weekend is the return of alumni who eagerly roam University Avenue reliving the unique thrill of a Gator football gameday.
Occu-pie Gainesville
(10/21/11 12:15am)
If you've been anywhere near Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville recently, you might have noticed that protestors have made the open area their temporary home. Occupy Gainesville, in conjunction with Occupy Wall Street in New York City, began on Oct. 12 and is still in effect.
In defense of peanut butter: chocolate peanut butter whoopie pies
(10/14/11 12:15am)
Creamy or chunky? You might need to put a bit more thought into your sandwich-spread alliance this season. Peanut butter prices are on the rise due to crop shortages that left farmers paying almost double for their peanuts.
Recipes for fall: pumpkin and chocolate chip bread
(09/30/11 12:45am)
I always get super excited for autumn because the first day, September 22nd, falls (pun intended) conveniently on my birthday! Even though the leaves don't change in Florida, we still know how to celebrate the start of fall with an abundance of pumpkin-flavored products.
Easy-Bake Oven gets new design, heating element
(09/22/11 2:30am)
An old favorite has gotten a modern makeover.
Recipe: orange and blueberry muffins
(09/16/11 1:30am)
Can a blueberry muffin be improved?
For those with late-night munchies, cookie service offers cure
(06/16/11 12:24am)
Jennifer Aldrich and Jon MacAllister say the Internet helped them start a promising relationship. It also helped them start a promising business.
Restaurant fails routine inspection
(05/10/11 1:15am)
You wouldn't necessarily call it a full house, but for a weeknight with no major athletic events, it isn't a bad crowd at Calico Jack's. Customers cluster around the bar with slightly overflowing glasses of beer, and employees pause to chat over the twangs of "Life is a Highway."
Dijon-olive chicken and cauliflower with red peppers
(04/14/11 10:03pm)
Kathryn says: I was in the mood for a salty dinner, so I brought out the capers and olives. I threw them on some chicken and added garlic and mustard for a flavor-packed main dish. Olive oil and red peppers are promising additions to any vegetable, so I mixed them in with the notoriously bland cauliflower, and it soaked the flavor right up. Baking it gave it a soft, yet crispy texture. Jamie and I loved it, and we hope you like it, too. We have enjoyed sharing our recipes with you. Although this is our last post on the Gator Bites for the semester, we will continue to post recipes every week to our regular cooking blog, Two Sisters, One Kitchen. Thank you for visiting, and happy cooking!
For fresh culture, head to Micanopy
(04/13/11 11:30pm)
To most of us, Micanopy probably is known as “that exit off Interstate 75 just south of Gainesville with Cafe Risque.”
Parsley shrimp, plantains, beans and rice
(03/23/11 5:46pm)
Kathryn says: This week is a pretty busy one for me. I know many students can relate. I have a project due, a test to take, a job fair to attend, an application for graduating with honors to submit and group fitness instructor auditions to go to. Thus, I needed to come up with some simpler meals. Although this one looks like something fancy enough to order in a Cuban restaurant, it requires few ingredients, and it’s quick and simple to make. My friend Erin was over while I was cooking, and she was surprised at how fast the flavorful meal came together.
Mediterranean tuna salad with Italian herb toast
(03/18/11 7:06pm)
Jamie says: This is what I craved (and ate for lunch) the day before my triathlon, the Waldo Sprint Triathlon. The triathlon was a lot of fun! I feel I did well (5th female overall, 2nd in my age group), felt great at the end of the race (1 hour, 18 minutes and 22 milliseconds later) and wasn’t sore at all the next day. I believe good nutrition played a key role in my success.
Spinach & sun-dried tomato calzone
(02/23/11 8:55pm)
Jamie says: I made my first calzone! I found the recipe in Eating Well magazine. This wasn’t just any calzone, though. The recipe calls for tofu. If you’ve never had tofu or are a little skeptical of it, give it a try (or second try). You may be surprised by how it takes on the flavors of the other ingredients in the meal and how good it can be.
Tips for a steamy night in
(02/10/11 12:02am)
Valentine’s Day is here, so we’ll all be heading to our favorite restaurants for fancy dinners under ambient lighting, right? Not this guy.
Midnight Cookies satisfies Gainesville's sweet tooth
(11/02/10 12:15am)
Students can satiate their late-night cookie cravings thanks to a new Gainesville bakery.
