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Hilary Kearns Sophie Bange Lucille Shadburn Elle Wayt Lauren Bruce Julianna Bourjeaurd
PHOTOGRAPHERS Chews and Brews is back, at last! With the new year behind us and our resolutions looming over our shoulder, we wanted to represent positive change and sticking to your decisions in this edition: healthy food, healthy you. The things you consume reflect who you are as a person, and oftentimes in college we forget to truly treat our bodies like the temples they are. Let this edition serve as a reminder to explore new things, stick with those resolutions and learn to love your greens so you can love yourself.
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With new year’s resolutions looming over our shoulders, going from zero to keto can be an extreme transition. Ease into eating healthy by taking your favorite meals and putting a health-guru spin on them. Here are the best tips to reduce fat, sugar and calories.
Words by Hilary Kearns | Photos by Shannon Enriquez
Healthier Versions of Your Go-To Meals How to Make Your Favorite Meals Healthier
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Bake Instead of Fry Frying often means oil, butter or added fat. By baking, you don’t have to use any of these unhealthy methods. Simply use a covered container in the oven and use a chicken, beef or vegetable broth to add flavor if you are baking meat.
Choose Dark Chocolate Over Milk Chocolate
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Choose Lean Meats Leaner meats are better for your heart, not to mention they have less fat and calories. Trim fat from meat before cooking or buy meats that are labeled “lean.” Remove the skin before eating, as this will ensure that you are eating more protein than fat. 4
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Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up chocolate. By choosing dark chocolate over milk chocolate, you will get the same happy feeling you get from milk chocolate, but also reap the benefits dark chocolate has. It can lower cholesterol, decrease blood pressure and even help you lose weight. Eating a little bit of dark chocolate is a great way to give you your chocolate fix without sacrificing a healthy lifestyle.
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Reduce Amount of Fat When baking, use only half the butter or oil called for and replace the other half with unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana. You can also use other high-sugar fruits to replace the butter and still achieve the sweet taste you are craving.
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5 Choose Whole Grains When buying wheat products, look for “100 percent whole wheat” or “100 percent whole grain.” Whole grains provide more nutrients, like fiber, than refined grains have to offer. Choose whole grains for your bread, pasta or tortillas for a healthier version of your favorite tacos.
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Cut Down on Salt Salt can make you feel bloated and make your skin look sallow. Replace salt with healthier seasonings such as pepper, herbs, spices, lemon juice or even mustard for an extra kick. Season your food after tasting it too, as this will help you rely less on Morton’s, and more on your culinary masterpiece.
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Eat More Fruits and Veggies Adding fruits and veggies to your meals is easier than you think. Put fruit in your morning protein smoothie or add spinach for even more good-for-you vitamins. Eat salad over garlic bread as an app and use zucchini noodles when making pasta. You can even add zucchini to desserts like sweet breads or chocolate muffins!
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Make Portions Smaller When eating carb-heavy foods like pasta, cut the portion you would usually eat down in small increments. A half portion of pasta means half the calories and fat. Have a salad on the side or add in pieces of protein like chicken or tofu to keep you feeling full.
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With the switch from food truck to sit down brunch, Lion and Owl has rapidly become one of the most popular new spots near downtown Eugene. Starting as just a small food truck, located on 5th and Washington, the restaurant is now ofďŹ cial neighbors with Eugene Toy and Hobby. This adorable new brunch spot is yet another step towards sprucing up the restaurant scene, making it even more approachable and delectable for tourists or long-time Eugene foodies. Catering to almost every dietary restriction, they have meats, veggies, vegan treats and even a few gluten-free options on the menu. But the fun does not stop there! Lion and Owl is also already known for their fun cocktails. With intricate and exciting 6
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options, there is everything from spicy to sweet to sour; even cold brew coffee is incorporated into the cocktail menu! These exciting cocktails match their fun menu and environment. Do not worry, the people making your food are even cooler. Kirsten and Crystal, co-owners of Lion and Owl, are both originally from Oregon and have culinary backgrounds from the LCC culinary program. These amazing women met while working together at MarchĂŠ, another hot spot restaurant in Eugene. While bonding over wine, delicious foods and menu making, these two ladies thought of the idea to invest in a classic Airstream and convert it into a food truck. While the food truck was fun and helped
make ends meet, they were becoming so popular they decided to expand. This dream of having a restaurant has become a reality for these two, and in only two years! With a kind and welcoming environment, both adult and kid-friendly menu, and outdoor seating available, Lion and Owl is here to stay. Not only does the Lion and Owl have great hospitality, the selling point on this place is the original airstream trailer that they were able to get inside of the new restaurant location — which has now been converted into a full bar. They were even able to add seating inside. The Lion and Owl has also done a phenomenal job incorporating other small businesses in Eugene to make
their spot as local as can be. Below are just a few that help make this business such a successful one. Urban Lumber Co. All of the tables and the bar itself made by a small company out of Springfield Oregon that specializes in creating finely handcrafted furnishing from sustainably salvaged city trees. GrownWorks Organics Certified organic veggies, fruits and cut flowers for sale! Café Pacori Where Lion and Owl gets almost all of their coffee beans to ensure a quality espresso. Café Pacori uses certified sustainable hardwoods to roast their coffee over an open fire. This creates a smoky, sweet, less acidic bean that is sure to please. Winter 2019 Chews & Brews
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Best Home Brew There’s something about a visit to a quaint coffee shop with $8 lattes that’s just so alluring. The warm, deep smell of fresh brew, the smooth wood chairs, the quiet tapping of laptops and turning of book pages. Not to mention you could never mimic that kind of aesthetic from the comfort of your home. Thankfully, there are simple ways to bring that extra zing to your home brew, minus the high price tag. Whether you french press, drip, pour, or even use a Keurig, here’s 5 simple ways you can make can make your morning brew even better.
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As with anything you use in the kitchen, it never hurts to keep it clean. Often coffee pots and Keurigs get overlooked when it comes to weekly washing, and what about the french press or the kettle you heat water with? Rinsing your equipment after each use can keep oils from building up and ensure your coffee doesn’t have that stale taste.
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Keep it good
If you’re making coffee, don’t skimp on it. The recommended amount of grind per 6-ounce cup is two tablespoons. A large spoon leveled off is a good approximation. Using less grind will only make for weaker coffee and a sour taste.
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Keep it hot
If your water’s the wrong temperature, it’ll make your coffee bitter. That’s why coffee experts recommend bringing your water to a boil and then letting it sit for 45 seconds before you pour over. This will bring out the best flavors in your coffee, and keep the bitter taste to a minimum.
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Keep it fresh
While it’s best to grind beans before each use, not everyone has the time (or the grinder) to do that. The next best option is to store your coffee in an airtight container at room temperature. This keeps your grind fresh, and in turn makes fresher coffee.
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Keep it rich
The most apparent trick for brewing better coffee is really to invest in the good stuff. While not always the frugal choice, 100% pure Arabica beans will ensure that your at home coffee meets the coffee shop standard. Shade grown, fair trade beans are also better for the environment and for the farmers, so your coffee will have a better taste and decrease your carbon footprint at the same time.
Some of us were not allowed to leave the dinner table until they were gone, and some of us fed our peas to the dog: the dreaded vegetable. Believe it or not, our parents were right all along about eating those weird steamed things. Fruits and vegetables provide our bodies with nutrients that we need to keep our bodies running smoothly, but now that we’ve flown the nest, there’s less reinforcement on finishing our greens. Luckily, there are many resources on campus where we can find these foreign foods.
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Words by Lucille Shadburne Photos by Shannon Enriquez
This much-loved dining hall is known for its array of options. People go crazy for it’s snacky food and breakfast menu, however, it’s fruits and vegetables serve as a minority.. They may not be obvious, but we promise you they’re there, hidden in cartons as soon as you walk in.. Just like in GSH and LLC, Hamilton also has fruit smoothies which are a tasty and healthy way to get your greens fix for the day. Most of Hamilton’s smoothies feature a combination of fruits and vegetables, but there are some that are strictly fruit-filled and others that are mainly protein. In order to ignore the fact that subsisting on chips, candy, and ice cream is not healthy for you, you would have to be in a very heavy state of denial. If you don’t eat fruits and vegetables solely for the reason that they nourish your body, you should at least take into consideration that mothers know everything. If you visit home for the holidays, be ready to face your mother’s disappointing stare — she knows.
Hamilton There are so many fast food options here that it’s easy to overlook the healthy ones—especially when your brain is screaming, Chipotle! Chipotle! The Fresh Market on the base level of the EMU contains many healthy options that will still crush your cravings. They have a salad bar where servers will build it for you, along with fresh fruits like apples and bananas or snackable vegetables like cucumbers and baby carrots.
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Although this may be on the edge of campus, the green options here are to die for. You would have to be really trying to avoid making eye contact with all the healthy goodness available. There is an array of premade salads, along with a totally separate deli where they have even more salad options. If leaves just aren’t your thing, the Grab-N-Go also has delicious rice bowls that you can load up with steamed vegetables. The rice bowl station is the most famous among the Grab-N-Go’s many visitors: vegetables provide a healthy kick while rice makes it more filling. Combined, these foods make for a scrumptious and nutritious meal.
Carson Dining Hall Although this may be on the edge of campus, the green options here are to die for. You would have to be really trying to avoid making eye contact with all the healthy goodness available. There is an array of premade salads, along with a totally separate deli where they have even more salad options. If leaves just aren’t your thing, the GrabN-Go also has delicious rice bowls that you can load up with steamed vegetables. The rice bowl station is the most famous among the Grab-N-Go’s many visitors: vegetables provide a healthy kick while rice makes it more filling. Combined, these foods make for a scrumptious and nutritious meal.
Grab-N-Go at GSH
Words by Sophie Bange | Photos by Sophie Bange
7 Tips for Meal Prep Success Tip #1: Keep Your Eye on the Prize Meal prepping can seem daunting, but I promise it is worth it. Spending an hour or two on Sundays cooking is a great way to de-stress, and there’s nothing like going into a busy week knowing you won’t have to worry about food. Have fun with it by trying to replicate your go-to campus meals like a Fresh Cafe bowl or a Chipotle burrito. Keep track of what you’re spending on groceries, and compare it to the amount you would have spent eating out (not to mention, cooking at home can be much healthier).
Tip #2: Get the Right Containers When I moved into my first apartment, I gave myself a tight budget. I settled for some flimsy tupperware, and the second I put a salad in my backpack, disaster struck: dressing leaked everywhere. It’s so important to invest in high-quality, sturdy tupperware with strong sealed lids. Once I bought a set of multisized Rubbermaid containers from Fred Meyer
(they’re often on sale!), my meal prep game became so much better. You can also purchase containers like silicone reusable snack bags or beeswax wrap, which are great for transporting snacks and minimizing your carbon footprint.
Tip #3: Plan & Portion If you’re going to meal prep successfully, you can’t just go to the store and buy a bunch of salad ingredients; groceries will go bad, you’ll get bored quickly and turn back to Chipotle. Meal prepping is actually a great way to try new recipes. One of my favorite recipe blogs is budgetbytes.com, which is both meal prep and student budget friendly. Liv at itslivb. com blogs about simple but tasty vegan recipes, and her ideas have truly broadened my horizons (check out her DIY take-out recipe using seitan). It’s also important to be mindful of portions. This may take some trial and error, depending on how much you need to eat. Many standard recipes make only two or three servings, so I will at least double recipes to last through a whole week of meals.
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Find Easy Ways to Switch it Up MidWeek
Have an Organized Fridge
I don’t mind eating the same thing for lunch every day, but I understand that it can get boring. Find simple, budgetfriendly ways to switch up your prepped meals midweek. Even changing your salad dressing or sauce, or adding a few new ingredients can make a huge difference in spicing up your taste buds.
Tip #5: Remember, You Don’t Have to PreCook Everything Meal prep day (I opt for Sundays) does not have to mean slaving over a hot stove for hours on end. If I’m planning on making a stir fry, for example, I’ll chop my veggies and keep them in a tupperware until I’m ready to cook the day of. Cook them too early, and you’ll have soggy, undesirable veggies by Wednesday. Rice and grains also dry out in the fridge, so I recommend using a little extra water and cooking them the night before, or leave them to cook while getting ready in the morning.
Similar to Tip #5, I find it helpful to keep ingredients separate in the fridge and assemble in the morning. This is where having many sizes of tupperware comes in handy. If you put dressing on a salad on Sunday, but you don’t eat it until Thursday, the lettuce will be soggy and gross by then! Keep your ingredients fresh by keeping them separate until you’re ready to eat them day of.
Tip #7: Have a Cheat Day If you completely restrict yourself from your favorite places to eat out, you’ll just crave it even more. There’s no reason you can’t treat yourself every once in a while! After a long week of meal prep goodness, you deserve it. Designate a day or occasion to get lunch at your favorite restaurant or pick up a treat from a local bakery.
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Full Stomach, Full Wallet!
Words by Julianna Bourjeaurd | Photos by Keven Salazar
EATING IN EUGENE ON A BUDGET
Eugene has an extremely rich gastronomic culture that is sometimes overlooked by college students, as it’s a time in our lives where eating well isn’t always a priority. However, this town has lots to offer in terms of flavor, price range and atmosphere. It’s simply a place where culinary magic comes to thrive and I believe we all have the opportunity to experience it — even while balling on a budget. So, if you’re looking to endeavour in some good eatin’ without strapping the wallet, here are some restaurant recommendations worth trying.
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The first thing that comes to mind for great food with great prices is Pastini’s Meatball Monday situation. A new addition to the Oakway Center, this Italian restaurant with a modern flare offers a classically delicious spaghetti and meatballs dish for only $8.75 every Monday. If you can’t fit this into your schedule, don’t fret. Pastini offers one of college students’ favorite hobbies: Happy Hour! Happening Monday through Thursday 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. (and until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays), the Happy Hour menu offers many options to choose from around the $5.00 mark. My favorite is the bruschetta classico ($4.00) - it is so scrumptious - but there are also various pastas and appetizers available. Another bonus is the spot’s romantic ambience, making it an ideal date destination. That, my hungry friends, is amore.
Another honorable mention is Pho the Good Times. You can’t go wrong with warm noodle-y goodness and portion size that equates to an Olympic-sized swimming pool. A fat bowl of the tofu and vegetable pho is only $9.00 (basically $4.50 since I take half home), which includes fresh garnishes like bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, jalapeño slices and lime. Yes, please.
CAFE 440 Staying on the Happy Hour train, if you’re craving some good old-fashioned American grub, head over to Café 440 between 3 and 5 p.m. to get some steals. This familyowned restaurant serves up BBQ pork sliders for only $6.00, featuring grilled brioche buns and a Hop Valley IPA BBQ sauce. Yum. 12
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IZUMI SUSHI & GRILL Right near that gem is another hot spot, Izumi Sushi & Grill. I always crave sushi but often resist as I can’t help breaking the bank by getting every tuna roll on the menu. However, this sleek joint has an amazing Happy Hour menu with cheap prices every day from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. until close. Some of the best bangs for your buck are the seven piece pork gyoza ($4.00), the spicy tuna roll ($5.00 uh, sure) and the four piece sushi sampler ($6.00).
TACOVORE Next on the list will invite your mouth to water and stomach to soar. Located in the Whiteaker District, Eugene’s hippest neighborhood, Tacovore has a wide selection of - you guessed it - tacos. Most cost around $3.75 each and are jam-packed with protein and vibrant, citrusy flavors that will leave both your palette and belly singing.
CORNBREAD CAFE For all the vegan gourmands out there, one of the best comfort food dishes in town is at Cornbread Cafe. Hit up this colorful diner for its fluffy split and grilled biscuits topped with country seitan sausage gravy for a very filling $7.00. (Warning: not for the gluten sensitive, as seitan is literally wheat meat. You will fall into an automatic slumber upon ingestion and your stomach will blow up like a balloon. Feast with caution!)
So, the next time you’re looking to (affordably) treat yourself to some noms, check out this zesty list for your next meal. Are you hungry yet? I am. Bon appetit!
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Words by Sophie Bange It’s not easy being a minor in college; half your friends are minors like you and the other half are leaving you behind to go to the bars. Luckily, Eugene has a few great late-night options where there’s something to eat and drink for people of all ages. This list will come in handy when it’s late, you’re itching for a snack and your friend is craving a cocktail —just know that you’ll probably end up designated driver.
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BEERGARDEN
This Eugene staple has much more to offer than on-campus pizza slices. Their deli on Blair Blvd is open until 11 on weekdays and midnight on weekends. Falling Sky Delicatessen has a full menu of soups, salads and sandwiches to satisfy your late-night comfort food cravings, as well as a long list of craft beers and a few house-made sodas. Post up at one of the large communal tables or head to the patio for some fresh air.
level up arcade While it’s 21+ after 9pm, minors have the whole day to enjoy Level Up. This downtown arcade features a wide collection of games (new and old), and an entire wall of pinball machines. Level Up also has a menu of bar food to soothe your munchies between games and a full bar for the members in your party who are over 21.
Izakaya meiji Open 5pm to 1am daily, this atmospheric restaurant in the Whiteaker combines Western decor with Japanese comfort food. It sounds like a strange combination, but makes for a very unique late-night spot. Dimly lit and slightly on the pricier side, this spot is best for special occasions. With an extensive specialty cocktail list and a seasonal menu, this restaurant has something for everyone, whatever their age.
With ample beer options inside and a rotating selection of food trucks outside, Beergarden has become somewhat of a Eugene staple. Since the bar is separated from the food carts, minors are welcome during all operational hours, 11am to 10pm Monday through Thursday and 11am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Be sure to keep an eye on their website, as this casual spot occasionally features live music and hosts various special events like Trivia Night or karaoke.
sizzle pie Sizzle Pie is open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays. Talk about late night! The downtown location has a full bar and delicious pizza options for all dietary restrictions. There’s nothing like a late night - or early morning - slice.
rimsky-korsakoffee house If you’ve made your way up to Portland and crave a latenight coffee and dessert, Rimsky’s is the place. You’ll have to keep your eyes peeled for this cozy restaurant hidden in an unimposing Buckman neighborhood house. Open until 1am, this eccentrically-decorated cafe often features live music. Although they don’t serve adult beverages, the decadent desserts are sure to make you feel some type of way. One of the oldest coffeehouses in Portland, it is the perfect place to sit and chat for hours regardless of your age range.
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