As summer is fast approaching many people are looking for ways too cool off. These two recipes are a great place to start they are both leave you feeling refreshed and hydrated.
Cobb Salad
MidKnight Snacks: Summer
Ingredients: 1 head medium head of Romain Lettuce 2 Eggs 1 cup Cherry tomatoes 6oz Bacon, browned and chopped (6 slices) 2 Chicken Breast 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Feta Cheese 1 sliced Avocado Cobb Salad Dressing 3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 Garlic Cloves minced or pressed 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 Tsp Salt & 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
Story & Photo by WHITTALEY BOWDEN, STAFF WRITER Watermelon Mint Smoothie Ingredients: 1 Watermelon 1 cup chopped Cucumber, peeled and seeds removed 3 Large Mint Leaves Directions: - Cut watermelon into cubes and slice cucumbers into bag and then freeze. - In a blender combine the watermelon, cucumber, and mint add a splash of water then blend with food processor or blender.
Directions: - Sauté chopped bacon on a skillet until browned and crisp, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool. Cook 2 hard boiled eggs then peel and quarter. - Chop and rinse romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl. Arrange remaining salad ingredients (chicken, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese and bacon) over salad then sprinkle the finely chopped parsley over the salad. - Transfer dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake until well blended. Drizzle over salad before serving.
Summer Fashion 2022 As the weather heats up, it's time for a new wardrobe. By KEIRRA McGOLDRICK, STAFF WRITER As the summer season quickly approaches, it's time to update our wardrobes to fit with the coming trends. So put away those sweatshirts and jeans, it's time for the tank tops and shorts! There are many styles that are coming back and staying from Spring. The crocheted and knitted look is here to stay from the Spring season. From tank tops, to skirts, to shorts, crochet is becoming the style of the year with the way it can be worn by anyone, everywhere. There is also the idea of "dopamine dressing," which is the mixing and matching of different patterns and colors. The best part of "dopamine dressing" is the fact that there are no rules and you can do whatever you want with it to express yourself.
color with more monotone outfits. There will be different shades and tints of purple, hot pink, pale yellows and scarlet red, which is a bright red with a hint of orange. Sky blue is also making a comeback as it is flattering on any skin tone and hair color. There will be shoes like mules, which are backless sandals, especially ones with small heels. Also 2000s platform flip flops if different colors and styles are staying in style this summer than ever. Retro sneakers such as the New Balance 550s and the Reebok classics will also be a big thing.
Since summer is coming up, it's time to talk swimsuits. Underwire bikini tops and straight, square necklines are both coming Silk and satin are also huge candidates for the style of the year. in style this summer. Cutouts in one-pieces are going to be more Satin has been in style since fall of last year, has not gone away and prevalent along with glitter. Towel textured material is a fun contrast is not suspected to go away any time soon. Low and mid-rise skirts to the traditional swimsuit material we are all so used to seeing over are also coming into fashion along with midi and maxi skirts and the years. dresses. Summer is a great time to show your personality through Color, color and more color. This summer, if you see anything, clothing. Fun colors and patterns are a great way to express yourself it's going to be lots and lots of color. There will be bright pops of if you just let them move you.
A sage green, flowy mini-dress from Fashion Nova which acts as the monotone aspect of the outfit and the white heels acting as the attention grabbing bright color to tie together the perfect summer outfit. (Photo by K. McGoldrick)
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