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(11/22/21 7:51am)
Located on 705 W Main Street, Cake Bloom Charlottesville is owned by five sisters who brought together their varied talents and passions to ultimately open the business storefront in September 2021. Originally a home delivery cake service run solely by the youngest sister Susan Williams, Cake Bloom’s vision came to life as a result of the support of community and family.
(10/28/21 1:10pm)
TikTok is known to create viral sensations of certain people, songs, dances or helpful tips. The app is also the source of many popular recipes that are usually different and intriguing — or in this case, easy and simple.
(10/14/21 3:37pm)
With the fall weather approaching, it’s the perfect time to explore one of Charlottesville's most popular attractions, the farmers market, to relax with friends or unwind in solitude. The Farmers Market at IX Art Park, which is just a few minutes’ walk from the Downtown Mall, is one of the many markets in the city. Other markets include the Charlottesville City Market and Farmers in the Park. As a first-timer this past Saturday, I was surprised to see the abundance and variety of vendors. Not only is the market a great way to eat delicious locally sourced foods and buy from local businesses, but it is also a way to give back to the Charlottesville community.
(09/08/21 8:44pm)
While the Korean sun gets unbearably hot in the summertime, it allows people to enjoy refreshing desserts that are different from the desserts you see in America. Traditional bingsu (빙수) is a lightly sweetened dessert often shared among friends and enjoyed by all. More recently, scrolling through Korean social media platforms will often bring you to videos featuring Greek Momo and watermelon punch. All three desserts are equally as refreshing for the last of this summer heat, and they can be enjoyed within the comfort of your home using the recipes below.
(07/25/21 8:41pm)
Besides all the trendy dance moves and funny moments caught on camera, food combinations also made their way up the ladder for trendy social media content. Regardless of whether these combinations were delicious or revolting, they were still recreated and tasted by millions of TikTok users. If you haven’t guessed it yet, this article will be reviewing some food combinations I personally liked, as well as some I disliked.
(05/07/21 8:39pm)
Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, is a drink you can enjoy year round with an endless variety of different flavors and toppings. By selecting the right combinations, you will be able to enjoy new tastes and textures with every visit — or you can always stick to one or two of your favorite drinks if you are too afraid to try new things like myself.
(04/29/21 4:03am)
As the weather gets nicer, more people are inclined to hang outside with friends and family. This being said, picnics are a great way to gather outside in a socially distant manner. Ever since this spring season has started, I found myself studying and eating outside a lot more just to get out my house and soak in some vitamin D.
(03/22/21 6:38am)
One of my favorite quick meals to eat and something that I crave every so often is instant Korean ramyun (라면) — sometimes known as ramyun. Although it might not be the healthiest option, there is something so comforting about eating a bowl of hot soup and noodles. Not only are there a variety of ramyuns to choose from at very low costs, but there are also different toppings you can add to spice it up and take the flavor up to the next level.
(02/11/21 7:08am)
Now that the semester is underway and some of us have returned to Charlottesville, the first few waves of homesickness are starting to hit. Whether it’s missing our favorite comfort foods or celebrating the Lunar New Year with family, we’ve decided to share a few recipes to cure both problems. Even if you’re not Korean, these soups are bound to appeal to taste palates of all backgrounds.
(01/17/21 7:00am)
2020 was a year unlike any other with hundreds of unexpected ups and downs — from a pandemic to the 2020 election. As many of us prepare to return to the University this spring, COVID-19 health regulations are still in place and should be taken seriously to help prevent further spread. So while you’re spending most of your time with your roommates, these snacks will not only be useful when you are studying or need an energy boost, but will also help keep you all company.
(12/14/20 4:43pm)
As finals season comes to an end, a new season is upon us and it is time to relax and take a break — especially after a hectic and unique school year. With a longer winter break, it provides a perfect opportunity to rewind and prepare even more for the upcoming spring semester. Furthermore, this allows more time to safely celebrate the holidays with loved ones and friends.
(11/18/20 1:58am)
With limited dine-in options available across the nation, many people are currently opting to get their food delivered to them. With your typical delivery service, such as Uber Eats or Grubhub, there is convenience, but every order from Good Uncle — a food truck that delivers ready-to-eat meals made from their own chefs — offers both convenience and a diverse array of dishes at several pre-established drop points around Charlottesville.
(09/17/20 6:59pm)
With a majority of the University's class online, the new year looks a little bit different for everyone. Whether you’re studying from home or in Charlottesville, this upcoming school year has been bombarded with unfortunate challenges and circumstances. From technical Zoom issues to not being able to make your first or last year memorable, there are different challenges that everyone must face and overcome.
(08/07/20 3:23am)
As summer passes along, I am finding new ways to entertain myself — whether that is through picking up a new hobby or preparing myself for the next school year. While endlessly scrolling through TikTok, I found a video where the user Mia Challiner ate like Kendall Jenner for 24 hours. After watching the video, I thought it would be fun to experiment and write about what it’s like to eat like a celebrity for a day.
(05/14/20 1:09am)
As we all know, COVID-19 has changed the lifestyles of hundreds of millions. Due to increasing regulations, schools across America closed early, which in turn has resulted in the cancellation of many in-person graduation ceremonies. The University is no exception. For many of our graduating fourth year students, this pandemic means no graduation parties, pictures and celebrations with friends or Final Exercises on the Lawn until at least October. However, there are still many ways for fourth years to make the most out of their virtual graduations.
(04/22/20 7:10pm)
If you are caught up with the latest entertainment news, then you should know that “Parasite” made history during the 92nd Academy Awards. Not only was the movie nominated for six awards, but it also won four of those, including Best Picture. This great feat was historic as “Parasite” became the first non-English language movie to accept this top prize.
(04/08/20 5:38am)
After a week of staying home and practicing social distancing, I realized that every day had consisted of consuming endless amounts of snacks and a futile attempt to compensate by walking a whopping 500 steps. At some point it occurred to me that I should make the most out of this unfortunate situation and find ways to efficiently utilize the extra time I have now.
(03/30/20 3:27am)
One of my favorite late night activities I like to do with my friends is eat. Whether because of late-night cravings or late-night studying, something about eating late at night with close friends forges a memory I like looking back on. One of my late-night favorites is a Korean snack called tteok kkochi (떡꾜치).