Mezeh Mediterranean Grill Opens Their Doors
In Downtown State College, there are not many Mediterranean food options. Besides Penn Pide, Pita Cabana or a Halal truck, the area lacks Middle Eastern/…
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A New Penn State Diner? Oeuf Boeuf et. Bacon Opens
On Sunday morning, a long line snaked out the door in the drizzling rain for the grand opening of a new French diner in downtown…
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Sweet Potato Recipes You Must Try This Fall
Colder weather is now upon us, and we’re finally making use of those jackets and coats that have been collecting dust all year long. This…
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Sweet and Savory Crepes
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State College Coffee Shops: A Guide
While Starbucks and Dunkin’ are always a great choice, there are a ton of small coffee shops around downtown State College. Here’s a list of…
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Stir Up Your Routine Recipes: 3 Food Blogs You Should Be Following
By now, you’ve definitely heard a lot about social distancing and why it’s necessary. When you have a break from your third Zoom class of…
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Goodbye Blue Chip, Hello Saxbys
Calling all coffee fanatics on campus: the Philadelphia-based coffee and hospitality company, Saxbys, has opened in the Business Building and it is definitely worth checking out….
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Cooking With Kale: 4 Kale Recipes To Try This Summer
Kale is every health nut’s go-to greens, but with the right recipes it can be the perfect super food for anyone. Chock-full of antioxidants and…
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Little Ways To Make People Smile
Here at State College, when every student is running to catch the blue loop, quickly eating meals to make time to study or cramming at…
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Say Cheese: How to Spice Up Your Snacks With Cheese
There’s nothing worse than getting stuck in a boring snack routine. Are you tired of having a bagel with cream cheese or an apple with peanut…
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Behind the Penn State Creamery Renovations
Valley sat down with Creamery Manager James Brown to discuss what visitors can expect from the newly reopened salesroom.
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Going to Chipotle as Told by The Office
Chipotle is hands down the chips and guac champion of State College. Despite numerous Mexican restaurants opening over the years, nothing can draw the students away. So, we thought it was time to pay tribute to the Mexican grill madness with the cast of The Office.
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How To “Pumpkin” Your Entire Day
If you’re all about pumpkin-ing everything, listen closely because we have the dish on how to spice up (pun intended) your meals. Check out these recipes for an entire day filled with pumpkin-inspired meals. Enjoy!
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How To Roast Your Chickpeas
You use them occasionally on your salads and for simple side dishes, but you really don’t know how to incorporate them into your daily meals, so they are mostly an afterthought. However, chickpeas are awesome and they are such a versatile food, if you know what to do with them.
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The Hidden Gem Inside of McLanahan’s: Agostinelli Café and Juice Bar
What most students don’t know is that over the summer Agostinelli’s opened Agostinelli Café and Juice Bar in the front part of McLanahan’s – and they brought along something students in State College haven’t been able to find before.
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Plant Power: Green is Good!
We all remember the days when our parents used to pester us about eating our spinach. Popeye had the right idea, but here are some more enjoyable ways to get your greens into your diet.
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Weighing In: Healthy HUB Lunches
When you only have half an hour to grab lunch, the HUB is everyone’s go-to lunch spot. With an ideal location and reasonable prices, it can be hard to pass up. When you’re bombarded with big names like Burger King, Chick-Fil-A and Sbarro, it’s easy to grab a burger or a slice of pizza and be on your way. But if you’re stopping at the HUB between classes every day, you probably want to stick with healthier options to keep yourself feeling healthy and energized. Lucky for you, the HUB has lots of options for the health-conscious student.
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