Share: People are currently at high risk of becoming critically injured during the peaceful protests due to the extreme retaliation of the police. To ensure the safety of one and others, here is a list of steps to take as precautions during the protests. 1. Wear a Mask With the current pandemic the world is facing, masks not only lower the possibilities in catching COVID-19, but they as well come in use as barriers to prevent toxins of tear gas from entering the body. A …
Celebrating Pride Month virtually
Share: COVID-19’s social distancing has put many major events on hold. From the Olympics to music festivals to graduations. While many summer activities were already postponed or canceled, a major one in June is Pride month. However, Pride month has taken its celebration online and will be hosting a virtual celebration experience for June 2020. Christopher Street West (CSW), a non-profit that produces the annual LA Pride Parade and Festival, announced it has made the decision to cancel in-person events for the remainder of 2020. …
10 ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement
Share: Injustice and racism has been a part of our country since 1619 when slavery began in the U.S. and has not left since. Despite equal rights protests throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Black community still sees frequent violence against their community today. However, modern advancements such as phones and social media are opening the eyes of others. It is our responsibility as citizens to use our voices and resources to help make a change. Idly standing by as the police unjustly murder Black …
Save room for sweets, swap pasta for squash
Share: Dessert baking has become very popular during the quarantine, but let’s put the sweets aside and make something tastier and healthier. A beef zucchini lasagna is an easy-to-make deliciously healthy option. The low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free and wheat-free recipe was taken from “The Skinnytaste Cookbook.” Ingredients: 1 lb of lean ground beef ¼ cup of dry white wine 5 medium-size zucchinis 2 cups table cream ¼ cup of parsley ½ cup of chopped onions 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups of cheese (either mozzarella or …
5 easy steps to master the art of tofu
Share: Tofu can be used in a variety of ways and learning how to use tofu can be a little confusing at first. The best way to start the tofu journey is to customize it to one’s liking. Here are 5 easy steps to begin to master the art of tofu, plus an easy and delicious recipe to try out: 1. Knowing the different types of tofu Tofu comes in different types of textures. The main types found in grocery stores are soft, medium …
Over Baking? Try ‘Overcooked’
Share: Get the tomatoes! Hurry up and chop it! Turn the fire off, the patty is going to get burnt! The ingredients are uncut, the plates are dirty and the food is burnt. If only there was someone to help out with the cooking in the kitchen. Well, there will be help in the virtual kitchen in “Overcooked!” which is a cooking simulator that can be played in solo or co-op mode. Up to four players can join in on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One …
3 ways to keep your pooch peppy during quarantine
Share: Have you noticed your dog giving sad puppy eyes more than normal? As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, frustration may start to settle in for many including our four-legged friends. One way to combat their weariness is to keep them busy, happy and healthy. Here are three simple steps that can help keep your dogs occupied during quarantine. Step 1: It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. Lately you may have noticed that your dog is overwhelmed with boredom. One way …
Witness talent at LA Phil’s Virtual Open Mic Night
Share: Music runs through the streets of Los Angeles and what better way to connect with other talented individuals than through LA Philharmonic’s Virtual Open Mic Night. It has proved to be a super chill way to experience how people express themselves through the art of music. LA Phil’s Virtual Open Mic Night started their first zoom session this month on May 7, and is being held every Thursday. It is a one hour zoom session where each person gets up to six minutes of …
Quarantine comfort cookies TikTok style
Share: As social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic becomes our reality for the unforeseeable future, finding ways to pass time isn’t always simple. Sure, bouncing between Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds isn’t a bad excuse to pass time under the circumstances of being in a global pandemic, but how about switching up media content comfort to kitchen creativity? The world of TikTok food accounts can help with just that, as well as the creation of these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. TikTok has now become …
Unleash your inner baker with this simple brownie recipe
Share: We’re going through a global pandemic, it’s okay to feel on edge. Luckily, with this brownie recipe, the only edge you’ll know will be the edge piece. And if you feel desperate to go outside, simply make these “desperation brownies.” They don’t require a whole lot of ingredients, which makes it the ideal recipe for a beginner. “I like to call these desperation brownies,” said Meghan Splawn from The Kitchn. “They require just a few pantry ingredients and no mixing bowl, meaning you can …