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All hopped up: Oktober is for lovers (of beer)
Joseph Watts • October 2, 2008
In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus Eins, zwei, g’suffa! Da läuft so manches Fäßchen aus Eins, zwei, g’suffa! In Munich there’s a Hofbrauhaus One, two, drink! That’s where the kegs are rolled out One, two, drink! Everyone has an idea about what Oktoberfest is – the German word for binge-drinking, lederhosen… Read More
Watch out Hogwarts, here comes McGill
admin • September 25, 2008
You can find them on lower field, practicing hard. They warm-up, choose sides, and start a scrimmage. They could be any ol’ sports team, except the game they’re play comes straight out of the magical world. With broomsticks between their legs, and bludgers clutched in their hands, this group of… Read More
Colonel Sanders hosts PETA wedding
admin • September 25, 2008
Vegans tie the knot at KFC to promote new meatless sandwich in Toronto Read More
Friends with food: How to impress your crush – er, we mean, study effectively
admin • September 25, 2008
What: “Study” Break Chocolate Chip Cookies How much it will cost : Stocking your baking cabinet for a long time (flour, sugar, vanilla, etc.): about $15 A big block of butter (450g, enough for two batches of cookies): $2.50 A bag of chocolate chips: $1.99 – $4 (varies depending on… Read More
Voices for choice
Erin O'Callaghan • September 18, 2008
Reproductive rights are brought to the fore in panel discussion over two new documentaries Read More
All Hopped Up: A man for all saisons… and IPAs, and bocks
Joseph Watts • September 18, 2008
McGill grad starts his own big city beerfest Read More
Friends with food: How to impress your roommates
admin • September 18, 2008
With so many of us coming to university straight from the nest where our darling parents cook every meal or order us Chinese food with care, it’s a wonder that any of us survive our first week in the kitchen. We want to help you make that other room in… Read More
A clean bill of health
admin • September 18, 2008
Head & Hands clinic offers an alternative philosophy on health care Read More
One note at a time
Lindsay Waterman • September 11, 2008
A volunteer’s time at the Long Term Care ward lifts spirits on both sides of the piano bench Read More
This just in: eat your fruits and veggies
admin • September 11, 2008
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” This is Michael Pollan’s mantra in his most recent book In Defense of Food. As an eater’s manifesto, this book strives to help readers find a healthier lifestyle and start enjoying good food. Although many of Pollan’s actual prescriptions may seem fairly obvious,… Read More
All hopped up: The 100-mile diet, liquid edition
Joseph Watts • September 4, 2008
As the first days of school and the last days of summer are upon us, one phase of drinking slowly morphs into another. Languidly beating the heat on a terrasse with a bottle of beer in hand turns into complaining about profs and exams over pints at Biftek. The reality… Read More
The great safe-inject debate
Nadja Popovich • September 4, 2008
New Quebec Health Minister shoots down plans for safe-injection sites around the province, local groups come out in protest Read More
“Does my teen need help?”
Nadja Popovich • April 7, 2008
The McGill Daily’s Nadja Popovich looks at abuse in “tough love” rehabilitation facilities for teens. Read More
All Hopped Up: Old world beer in New France
Joseph Watts • April 7, 2008
If, somehow, beer culture was a religion – and the zealous, prophetical, and dogmatic sides of the industry do exist – Belgium would be the holy land. Of the places on the globe where beer is given its due respect, nowhere is it revered as much as in Belgium. Belgian… Read More
Nantha’s curry
admin • April 7, 2008
Malaysian chef Nantha Kumar may be eccentric, but that in no way detracts from the quality of his cooking; in fact, some might even say it’s where the green curry gets its spice. See p. 33 for a full explanation. 1 can coconut milk 2 tbs. Green Thai paste 5… Read More