Cookeen @ Cornell
by Chelsey on December 19, 2011
First semester DONE AND DONE. It feels like it flew by yet at the same time so many memories have been made and friendships formed.
As I was looking through the photos on my phone trying to come up with a story to describe my time at Cornell so far, I realize how much has happened since those first few days I stepped on campus to where I stand right now.
I came to Cornell eager for a new experience and ready to embrace everything. I didn’t know that the people I met would have already impacted me so much. I didn’t understand how such strong relationships could be built in just a few months. And I certainly did not expect to have met such amazing people who are generous in their actions and always there for you.
Let’s start from the beginning.
We arrived and I took captured the view from the hotel room. Silly me didn’t realize I would get to see that every day, Like this…
Oh my.
This amazing bagel fueled my long day of unpacking-CTB Bagel toasted with Tofutti cream cheese, lox, tomatoes, onions and capers. Best bagel ever. This bagel has also fueled late library nights.
That takes skill.
There was homecoming…
Where I might have looked like a candy cane…
We also went to apple fest and took cute pictures in this cage. I have never had a better apple than the ones I got at Apple Fest. Just saying.
Got dressed up for formalz…aren’t we bootiful?
BIG RED HOCKEY. #Obsessed.
I also spent a weekend in NYC with fellow Hotelies for the Hotel Show
We ate Shake Shack after hearing the CEO speak to us
Got a tour of the Food Network
Where my friend and I thought we were TV Hosts…
Roamed around Central Park
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And got all fancy for events
And enjoyed every moment
Happy Holidays at the Statler! Christmas trees make 8:40 am classes on Fridays more BEARable.
And nothing beats “family dinners” with my friends…
That’s just a brief glipse into the past few months and I hope to continue sharing photos (and hopefully recipes) in the future!
With love and cupcakes,
Cookteen
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{It’s} About Time
by Chelsey on September 12, 2011
HI! I will be back eventually with a post about college, it’s been the most amazing thing yet I am super duper busy so for now here is a review about About Time protein powder…Enjoy!
After having tonsillitis and my wisdom teeth out this summer, smoothies have become a major obsession of mine. However, often I was left hungry again a few hours after. I started added about 1/2 or 1 tbsp of almond butter to them which helped tide me over more, but I knew a protein powder would work too. I knew nothing about protein powder and usually make fun of guys for being obsessed with their “supplements” but I remembered reading about About Time on Jenny’s blog and thought the flavors sounded really good! The company sent me some sample packets to try and I have to say, protein powder does keep you full longer! Plus, it made the smoothies creamy without adding a banana! I loved the chocolate protein powder with frozen cherries and mixed berries.
Birthday cake and cinnamon swirl were also delicious with cherries and mixed berries, but I feel it would have been better with just a banana or something so you could taste the “cake” and cinnamon flavor more.
There nutritional facts are also pretty impressive, same as adding about a tablespoon of peanut butter in terms of calories but with less fact, carbohydrates and slightly more than triple the protein!
Since I was leaving for school that week, I forgot decided not to buy bananas to freeze as I knew no one in my family would use them. Luckily, the protein powder created that wonderful texture without being chalky, as I read many protein powders do!
I would definitely buy the About Time brand and I loved their flavors and can’t wait to try the mocha mint when I go home!
They also sent me a bar, however, it was a Coconut Carob flavor, and while I am ALL for carob, there is something about coconut that sceeves me out, so I gave the bar to my dad to try and get his feedback, and he enjoy it. Both of us weren’t huge fans of the calorie count, as I prefer eating a meal to a little bar, but it was definitely filling.
Well, I am off to run to dinner then class!
Hope to be back soon!
With love and cupcakes,
Cookteen
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