Last month, I shared some tips on how to meal prep high-protein dishes on a budget. But if you’re anything like me in the summer, you're constantly on the go. Between work, workouts, random errands, and trying to enjoy the weather when you can, sitting down for a full meal isn’t always realistic.     So, here’s a follow-up blog dedicated to easy high-protein snacks: things that are quick, affordable, and actually keep you full. These have saved me between shifts, fueled my gy

Craving something fresh, filling, and full of flavour? At our July 22nd Food & Community event, we served up a crisp and colourful Italian chopped salad alongside soft, gooey oatmeal chocolate chip cookies — a perfect balance of savoury and sweet to fuel your day. 🥗 Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad A crisp, colourful, and protein-packed salad tossed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette. Makes 6–8 side servings or 3–4 meal-sized portions. Adapted from CookieandKate Retrieved from

Adapted from Lazy Cat Kitchen A refreshing, nutritious, and allergy-friendly recipe. It is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This version makes 2 rolls  and includes a soy-lime dipping sauce . This recipe was made and enjoyed by many at our July 16 cooking session on West Campus! Retrieved from Lazy Cat Kitchen Ingredients (Makes 2 Rolls) 2 rice paper wrappers (22 cm) 100g firm tofu (about ¼ of a standard block) ¼ red bell pepper, julienned ¼ small cucumber, julienned ¼ ca

Whether you're soaking up the sun at a BBQ, hosting friends on the patio, or just want something fun to sip on during a movie night, mocktails are the ultimate summer vibe. They’re refreshing, inclusive, and let you enjoy the social scene without  the buzz or brain fog. As someone who loves a good drink in hand—but doesn’t always want the after-effects—mocktails have become my go-to. They’re tasty, easy to make, and give you all the fun summery feels without compromising your