something to think about

Do you ever think about what you eat? I mean really think about it. Who picked the tomato in your salad? Where did the seeds come from? Do you have any knowledge of the science behind these seeds? 
What does your daily eating really consist of? 
I have started to think more about the answers to these questions. I have recently learned that almost all of the food that we consume has been genetically modified in some way and that meat is processed in ways no one would ever want to hear about. It has caused me to question whether anything we put into our bodies is remotely good for us. Obviously I am still alive and healthy (knock on wood), but having learned about what we really eat it is hard to imagine how. 
Europe enjoys food in a way that seems completely natural. Food serves a purpose to other countries that is foreign from American culture. They enjoy their home cooked meals in a relaxing setting surrounded by family and friends, truly savoring each bite and the company around them. Meals in our country consist of a family eating most likely something microwaved at completely separate times often in front of the TV... upsetting huh?  
There's only one way to change the system and that is to change how we as Americans think and act on a daily basis. We are all too concerned with where we're going, how long it will take to get there, and what we will get out of it. The majority of us want cheap and fast and do not bother to be concerned with the other details... My life goal is to be able to work toward making healthy delicious food available and affordable. It has to be possible!! I wanted this post to give some background and insight behind this blog. I want food to be a central part of American's lives because I believe in the power it holds to bring people and culture together. 


"Food connects us... to our bodies, to each other, to the earth." - Frances Moore Lappe


While reviewing the restaurants that we Lehigh students enjoy I want to ask you to take some time to reflect on what food consumption has become for you and what it should be. For the sake of the planet and our relationships do you want to make a change? 

the infamous 'Mexican night'

Fully equipped with beef, chicken,veggie burger with black beans, corn and red peppers, bean and corn salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese and GUAC Mexican night is one of my house's favorite dinners. This buffet makes for the perfect taco salad and leaves me satisfied every time. 


If you're looking for an actual authentic Mexican experience, I recommend hopping over to Tulum for a quick burrito, conveniently located across from Johnny's and next to what used to be Dave's deli (still in denial that they have moved to Mountain Top). "Tulum's Burritos come with your choice of Beef, Pork, Chicken, or Grilled veggies. They are all stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, Pico de Gallo, crema and a crisp tropical salad." They offer a wide variety of burritos, tacos and quesadillas all for around 7 bucks. It is rare that I hear a bad review about their stuff. They even take Gold Plus!! 


If you'd like to plan your order ahead of time visit this site for their menu: Tulum!!

allow me to introduce myself

I am 20 years old and enjoying college life. I have always been goal-oriented and I have come to decide that my future goals include earning a masters in nutrition and helping the world in some way to change how we eat and ultimately live. Child obesity should not be a part of the American vocabulary. I believe that a healthier population and a healthier environment stems from the food that we create and consume. 
On a different note! I am starting this blog to share my passion for food with the rest of Bethlehem. I never expected to have access to such a wide variety of great food in a past steel capital that looks the way it does today. Surprise! I can name at least 20 delicious restaurants within 10 minutes driving distance from my house on the hill at Lehigh. Most would not count the food prepared by my sorority chef... well... some might. 
I plan to provide thorough reviews, menu information, nutrition information, and thoughtful insight into good eats around Bethlehem as I experience them first hand. Enjoy!!