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Mushroom Garlic and Herb Risotto Recipe: July Mason Jar Meal
For our July Mason Jar Meal, we are making mushroom garlic and herb risotto! In your mason jar meal you will find: 2 cups arborio rice 2 tbsp dried mushroom 1 tbsp dehydrated onion 1 tbsp dried chives 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried rosemary 1 vegetarian bouillon cube 4 tbsp parmesan cheese Instructions Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and add all of the ingredients in the mason jar meal to the pan, except for the parmes
2 days ago


How to Responsibly Help an Intoxicated Friend Without Putting Yourself at Risk- featuring Queen's COR
When someone you know is heavily intoxicated, it can be hard to know what to do. Many people have misconceptions about how to help, which can sometimes make the situation worse or put you at risk. Knowing the right steps can protect both you and the person who needs help. This guide offers clear, practical advice on how to support an intoxicated friend safely and effectively.
5 days ago


No Bake Banana Bread Protein Energy Balls: Everything You Need To Know
At our recent food and community event, we created no-bake banana bread for protein energy balls, providing nutritious snacks, high in protein, that are easy to make! The following ingredients create 12 of these energy balls: Mashed banana (½ cup) Gluten-Free Oats (2 cups) Pitted dates (½ cup, around 6 dates) Peanut butter, WOW BUTTER AS A NUT-FREE ALTERNATIVE (¼ cups) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 ½ tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup of water This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free (when
Jul 7


Tofu Veggie Skewers: Fresh Food Box
For our July Fresh Food Box, we are making Gluten-Free, Vegan-friendly, Tofu Veggie Skewers. This is a great recipe for a barbeque with all your friends! In your bag, you will find: Tofu Bell Peppers Zucchini Red Onion Canned Pineapple Italian Style Seasoning Red Chili Seasoning Skewer sticks Preparing the Tofu Cut the tofu into small cubes, to your desire, that can fit on the skewer. Season the tofu with the provided seasonings, smoked paprika and dried oregano, to your
Jul 6


Work Work Work Work Work... or Not: A Student’s Guide to Disconnecting From Work
“Divest from capitalism & lay down somewhere” These were the wise words from the Nap Ministry’s Rest Deck (https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/) staring back at me while I was sitting in my office one morning. Photo by Daniel Newman via Unsplash At first, the advice felt ridiculous, grandiose, and impossible to follow. After all, stepping away from work, or school, is often easier said than done. "Lay down somewhere" sounded less like a life-changing epiphany and more like
Jun 29


Why Everything Feels Boring: How to train your brain to care
Photo by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels. You sit down at Stauffer with every intention of getting some studying done, finishing up club applications, or prepping for your next lecture. Five minutes later, you’re: checking Instagram, watching “just one” TikTok, reorganizing your Spotify playlists Meanwhile, a 45-minute doom-scroll somehow feels effortless. What’s going on? It’s not just procrastination or laziness. A lot of what we call “boredom” is your brain’s reward system w
Jun 23


Mason Jar Meals: vegan and gluten free spiced bean and rice bowl
Mason Jar Meals are free meals for students who are at Queen's this summer to promote accessible food resources on campus, especially when on campus food spots are closed for the summer! For our June Mason Jar Meal, we are making a Gluten-Free and Vegan, Spiced bean and Rice bowl. We hope you enjoy this recipe! In your mason jar meal, you will find: 2 1/4 cups White rice (in a separate bag) 1 cup Black beans ½ cup Dehydrated onions 2 tbsp Chilli powder 2 tsp Garlic pow
Jun 18


Quick and Healthy Meals: gluten free and vegetarian pasta salad recipe
Following our goal for the summer of trying to create more allergen friendly meals for these events, the recipe is gluten-free, and vegetarian, allowing more people with the opportunity to participate in Food and Community! Wondering what Food and Community is? Every Tuesday this summer, we have been serving free food to bring together the Queen's Summer community in Kingston. Through this we promote healthy and accessible eating options to campus. At our last Food and Commun
Jun 17


Summer Spring Rolls: Fresh Food Box
For our June Fresh Food Box, we are making Gluten-Free, Vegan-friendly, fresh summer spring rolls. We hope you enjoy this recipe as a nice way to welcome the warm weather! This recipe is adapted from Vancouver with Love In your bag, you will find: 1 pack of Rice paper wrappers Carrot Red bell pepper Cucumber 1 pack of Tofu Mango Sweet Red Thai Chilli Sauce Canola Oil Red Chili Pepper seasoning Preparing the Tofu Season the tofu as you desire with the Red Chili Pepper seasonin
Jun 4


Moving Your Body During Exams: Physical Activity as a Study Tool (Not a Chore)
Image Credit: Envato.com The Guilt of Taking a Break to Move You’re three weeks out from your first exam. Your legs are stiff, your eyes feel like...
Apr 12


End-of-Year Burnout: Recognizing It Before You Crash
Image Credit: Envato.com The Wall You Hit in April It’s not just Tuesday tiredness anymore. You’ve been running on fumes since January, and somewhere...
Apr 12


The Procrastination Spiral: Why You’re Avoiding Your Studying (and How to Start)
Image credit: Envato.com You’re Not Lazy. Seriously. That voice telling you you’re unmotivated, undisciplined, or fundamentally incapable? It’s lying....
Apr 12


Sleep During Exams: Why All-Nighters Backfire and How to Protect Your Rest
Image Credit: Envato.com The All-Nighter Myth Pulling an all-nighter feels productive. You’re hunched over your notes at 3 a.m., coffee going cold...
Apr 12


Exam Anxiety: What’s Happening in Your Brain (and What Actually Helps)
Image Credit: Envato.com That Feeling Before the Exam You’ve studied. You know the material. And yet, two hours before the exam, you’re sitting in your...
Apr 12


Caffeine for Students: How to Stay Alert Without Wrecking Your Sleep (or Anxiety)
Learn safe caffeine limits, timing strategies, and why coffee might be spiking your anxiety. Evidence-based tips for students.
Apr 2


PHE-picks: The Best Bites in Kingston
Kingston is one of the most restaurant-dense cities per capita in Canada — and the PHE Healthy Cooking Team went out to prove it. Here are six honest, student-friendly restaurant picks from our team, complete with price ranges, PHE ratings, and top menu recommendations.
Mar 24


Body Image in “Summer Body” Season: Compassion as the Weather Warms Up
Navigating body image as the weather warms up. How “summer body” messaging affects students, and how to practice body neutrality and self-compassion.
Mar 19


Your Sex Drive Might Be Sleep-Deprived: What Students Need to Know
Discover how sleep affects your libido and sexual health. Learn the science behind testosterone, cortisol, and practical tips for better sleep and intimacy.
Mar 17


Creamy Mushroom & Sundried Tomato Risotto
Make a creamy mushroom and sundried tomato risotto in one pot. Budget-friendly, easy, and perfect for busy student nights.
Mar 17


Tested Positive for Chlamydia or Gonorrhea? Here is What Happens Next
Image Credit: Envato.com If your quick-test results come back positive for chlamydia and/or gonorrhea, do not panic. Both sexually transmitted...
Mar 12


In the Space Between Strength and Stillness: Life Lessons through Karate
Tiffanie (Left) and Tia (Right) Bankosky in the Combat Room of the ARC It was a dark, rainy evening after class on Sunday. As I entered the Combat Room...
Mar 10


Safer Party Decisions: A harm-reduction guide for party going
Practical harm reduction for parties. Pre-party planning, pacing strategies, recognizing emergencies, and looking out for friends.
Mar 6


Group Work Without the Friendship Fallout
Practical strategies for group project success. Communication tips, handling conflict, and protecting your wellbeing when teamwork gets tough.
Mar 3


Creamy Coconut Chickpea & Cauliflower Curry
Photo by Dragne Marius on Unsplash A cozy, plant-based curry that’s rich, comforting, and perfect for any night of the week. This coconut curry is the...
Mar 3
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