Chicken and black bean taco salad On the evening of Sunday, March 8, I decided to make a salad for dinner. This isn’t just any salad – this is a nutrient-packed and deliciously spicy taco salad. Salads don’t always appeal to people in the way richer meals may, but this […]
Author: Emily Jones
Life 101
Being productive In the past few months, I have been trying to challenge myself to be more productive. Some days, it works, but other days still need work, and I think that’s normal. This week, I would like to discuss different ways that I have tried to be more productive […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Warm-up with a scrumptious chorizo chili The past few weeks have been blistery and cold, and with the cold comes the perfect opportunity to heat things up in the kitchen. For years I have been making chili, but usually it is of the vegetarian, or original beef, variety. This time, […]
Life 101: Setting Goals and Making Plans
There is a difference but both are necessary Setting goals means nothing without having a plan in place. I have always been a plan-maker – constantly thinking about my future and how I can reach the goals that I have in place. It struck me in discussing matters of achievement […]
A Lesson in How to Communicate Effectively
Aggressiveness vs. assertiveness Every moment of every day, we are given the opportunity to voice our opinions and our concerns about issues that are sometimes of a sensitive nature. We have likely all, at some point, been confronted by someone who has differing views. It is completely okay for people […]
Life 101
Improving relationships In the debut article of this column, I talked about accepting that relationships will always remain the same, and that some people may not always be a part of our lives. This week, I want to discuss the relationships that are healthy – the ones that you want […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Quinoa greek salad (with kale!) I’m constantly looking for alternatives to prepare for lunch – I want something healthy, but I need flavour to avoid getting bored. I woke up this morning, and had no idea what to make for lunch for my partner and I. I rooted through our […]
The Representation of Women in Media
How we can do better – and change the view I recently re-watched a documentary film called Miss Representation, after flipping through my Netflix account and seeing that it was available. Throughout my time studying as a student at the University of Guelph, I found myself intrigued and moved by […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Building healthy and delicious bowls In recent months, my partner and I have decided to have veggie days and veggie weeks – weeks that we eliminate meat from out diets – to feel healthier, to make preparing for meals simpler, and to explore different kinds of cuisine. As a regular […]
Life Improvements 101
Relationships change, and it’s okay There comes a time in everyone’s life when we have to accept that our old friends – and ourselves are evolving – and things won’t always be the same. Years have passed since high school and, surprisingly, since university as well. People move, meet new […]
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