Today I feel like that guy who stood still instead of stepping backwards with the rest of the line when someone asked the line for a volunteer. And what is it that I was volunteered for? All day with my head slammed up in a clamp. Translation -- I'm sick.
No, it's not the swine, everyone. So settle down. Granted, it would be awesomely ironic if The BG News food columnist contracted the swine flu.
Anyway, one of the worst things about being sick at school is that the blurry view from your futon normally only holds yesterday's half-eaten Five Dollar Holla, fruit gummies and a stack of Oreo cookies with the cream licked off of them. Not exactly the food momma makes that cures everything. In honor of my runny nose, I've compiled two of my favorite get-better-quicker remedies, all of which can be found on campus or bought with a meal plan.
Lemon, honey and love
If 1990s Nickelodeon's "All That" were a get-well recipe, it would no doubt be this tasty combination of warm lemon and honey. Start out with a mug of water filled about 4/5 of the way to the top. Heat it in the microwave as hot as you can handle and then add a few squirts of lemon juice to taste. Finally, stir in a few teaspoons of honey to take a bit of the sour edge off. Don't be surprised if when you take a sip you immediately look around for your grandmother. It's just a mild side effect of this back-home goody.
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup (plus an egg-cellent surprise)
One of the best things about having sandwich shops on campus is that you can have them make you grilled cheese. Little known fact: grilled cheese at the University is just a vegetarian panini. And if you bat your eyes (or look pathetic enough sniffling into your tissue), I bet you could a few extra slices of gooeyness free of charge. Tomato soup can be found all over campus. The best stuff is in the Union and always at Outakes. When you get back to your room, cook an egg in the microwave and, once salted and peppered, add to the top of your grilled cheese. Enjoy while watching reruns of "The Golden Girls" to see the full healing effect.
Jeni's Mom's Secret Recipe
Whenever I'm sick, I always seem to crave weird foods. Odd combinations of Gatorades, sodas and bubbly waters are normally how I satisfy my wacked-out taste buds. Today, my friend Jeni told me about her mom's weirdest, yet most soul-soothing, recipe that fits right into this category. Heat a cup of milk in the microwave until it's just a little hotter than your preference. Melt a pat of butter (about a tablespoon) into the milk and serve with a dash of pepper.
No, it's not the swine, everyone. So settle down. Granted, it would be awesomely ironic if The BG News food columnist contracted the swine flu.
Anyway, one of the worst things about being sick at school is that the blurry view from your futon normally only holds yesterday's half-eaten Five Dollar Holla, fruit gummies and a stack of Oreo cookies with the cream licked off of them. Not exactly the food momma makes that cures everything. In honor of my runny nose, I've compiled two of my favorite get-better-quicker remedies, all of which can be found on campus or bought with a meal plan.
Lemon, honey and love
If 1990s Nickelodeon's "All That" were a get-well recipe, it would no doubt be this tasty combination of warm lemon and honey. Start out with a mug of water filled about 4/5 of the way to the top. Heat it in the microwave as hot as you can handle and then add a few squirts of lemon juice to taste. Finally, stir in a few teaspoons of honey to take a bit of the sour edge off. Don't be surprised if when you take a sip you immediately look around for your grandmother. It's just a mild side effect of this back-home goody.
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup (plus an egg-cellent surprise)
One of the best things about having sandwich shops on campus is that you can have them make you grilled cheese. Little known fact: grilled cheese at the University is just a vegetarian panini. And if you bat your eyes (or look pathetic enough sniffling into your tissue), I bet you could a few extra slices of gooeyness free of charge. Tomato soup can be found all over campus. The best stuff is in the Union and always at Outakes. When you get back to your room, cook an egg in the microwave and, once salted and peppered, add to the top of your grilled cheese. Enjoy while watching reruns of "The Golden Girls" to see the full healing effect.
Jeni's Mom's Secret Recipe
Whenever I'm sick, I always seem to crave weird foods. Odd combinations of Gatorades, sodas and bubbly waters are normally how I satisfy my wacked-out taste buds. Today, my friend Jeni told me about her mom's weirdest, yet most soul-soothing, recipe that fits right into this category. Heat a cup of milk in the microwave until it's just a little hotter than your preference. Melt a pat of butter (about a tablespoon) into the milk and serve with a dash of pepper.
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Oh, great article about eating right! I buy research paper on that topic recently