Manchurian Chicken
By Sayani Das Chaudhuri
I am a carbohydrivore. I will never give up my carbohydrates, whether it’s in the form of rice, noodles, and of course, breads of ANY kind. Baking is a wonderful respite from teary eyes from chopping too many onions, and cutting your fingers while chopping said onions. I’m very new to baking, about a month or two in, but I’ve compiled a list of favorite recipes that are perfect to bring to a potluck dinner, or even to munch on late at night. Late night snacking …

Every time I visit a new city, I always try their Mexican food. And I’m not talking about On the Border or Chipotle, I’m talking about authentic Mexican food, where the corn tortillas are made from scratch and your enchiladas are smothered in queso fresco. While making carne asada or shredded pork belly can be laborious at home, tacos are perfect if you have 10 or 15 minutes to spare and want something savory to pair with those Negro Modelos or margaritas.

I spent the past 11 days on vacation in San Francisco, Napa Valley, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon. Our itinerary was ambitious, I will confess, but it was completely feasible, and I will tell you why and how that was possible, from one young tourist who values food , drinks, and fun way more than sightseeing.
Being a savy traveler is not easy, especially when you decide to plan the trip out yourself rather than opting for an all inclusive third world country vacation. Although all …

by Sayani Chaudhuri. Check out her blog for more epicurean delights!

While most will tell you to get a good nights’ sleep before an exam, lets be real—we thrive on those all-nighters, and the statistics will not prove us otherwise. And to help us survive the grueling nights spent at the local 24 hour coffee shop/dorm/library, I think it’s safe to say that everyone (even you, green tea drinkers) uses stimulants in order keep us alert and sharp

By Sayani Das Chaudhuri

I’m going to preface this expose of Restaurants in New Brunswick by telling you that I have a very profound love affair with food. A good meal should be like a relationship: adventuresome and exotic at first, wholesome and hearty in the middle, and leaving you wanting more after the last bite. You should also know that I am an unapologetic meat-eater. We should indulge in food that is rustic and prepared with fresh ingredients that accentuate the main features of the meal: the meat …

Johnsonville Press editor Sayani Das Chaudhuri outlines a few tips for finding, renting and living in a house in New Brunswick