Article & Photography by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff As a vegetarian, I loved this appetizer at the "Mint Room," in Bel Air, Maryland. Growing up vegetarian in the middle of nowhere Harford County wasn't always easy. I loved the food I ate and never felt like I was missing out, but socially, it could … Continue reading Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
Op-Ed: The Raw Truth; Why Raw Milk Deserves a Legal Revival
Article by Yvette Seth Tokoni Kamsiyochi Angolo | Owl Staff Goats can provide an alternative source to pasteurized milk. Despite potential health benefits, raw milk remains illegal in several states according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As a child growing up, drinking raw milk always seemed like something you’d watch an old farmer … Continue reading Op-Ed: The Raw Truth; Why Raw Milk Deserves a Legal Revival
What’s In My Snack? Why Artificial Food Dyes Don’t Belong in Our Food: An Op-Ed
Article by Jason Hankins | Owl Staff The use of food dyes in snacks and other grocery items has had its place in food manufacturing for centuries, particularly in the United States. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl Media. When I was in … Continue reading What’s In My Snack? Why Artificial Food Dyes Don’t Belong in Our Food: An Op-Ed
A Week Without Meat
Article by Darian Weldon | Photography by Caroline Cooney | Owl Staff Last night I dreamt about eating beef teriyaki. I could taste the sweet savoriness of the meat; I could feel the sauce on my lips. When I woke up, my stomach was rumbling and growling, and nothing short of a meaty meal would … Continue reading A Week Without Meat
Time For Tea
Article by Erin McEvoy | Photography by Eric Walther | Owl Staff Hidden in the heart of Bel Air, guests explore cultural traditions from the other side of the globe at Tea by Two. The pristine white walls of the tearoom are decorated with a variety of teacups. The tearoom also offers a boutique-like gift … Continue reading Time For Tea
Get ‘Vegucated!’: How Your Diet Impacts Our Planet
Article by Amy Younger | Photography by Nick Rynes | Owl Staff Turn off the lights when leaving a room, fill a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic, and opt for paper instead of plastic at the grocery store. These simple ways to save the environment have been reiterated for years. However, not many … Continue reading Get ‘Vegucated!’: How Your Diet Impacts Our Planet
Homegrown Harvest
Article by Daniel Mele | Additional Reporting by Matt Combs | Photography by Matt Tennyson | Owl Staff Community supported agriculture gives a whole new meaning to the term, “farm fresh.” According to BradsProduce.com, “Community Supported Agriculture… [is a] means of purchasing fresh food directly from a local farm. The consumer buys a share of … Continue reading Homegrown Harvest
Snack Attack!: Battling Hidden Ingredients
Article by Sydney Gaeth | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Somewhere in the mess of advertisements that claim to “blast those last few pounds” or help you “lose 10 pounds in 60 seconds” there is the truth. For the longest time, I was one of those people who took marketing as the whole … Continue reading Snack Attack!: Battling Hidden Ingredients
Food to Boost Your Mood
Article & Photography by Faras | Owl Staff “You are what you eat.” Sound familiar? We’ve been hearing this for ages but research suggests that the phrase can be taken literally when comparing it to your state of mind. Mood and energy are interconnected. The foods you choose have a heavy impact on your day-to-day … Continue reading Food to Boost Your Mood
Budget Gourmet
Article by Nick DeMent | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Savory sizzling chicken, sweet, sautéed sprouts, and rich renewing rice are slowly filling your senses with a hunger-arousing aroma. Your empty stomach turns with delight as the scent sails up your nose. You hear a voice coming from the bowels of your inner … Continue reading Budget Gourmet