Food - xoJane

The UN Recommends People Consume More Bugs To Combat Obesity -- And What's The Weirdest Thing You've Ever Eaten?

Lesley — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

I'm pretty sure I would eat bugs all the time if I was convinced they were delicious.

How To Trick Yourself Into Summer Cheer When The Weather Is Still Gray And Sad

Kate Conway — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

In the interest of not inviting my own bodily harm at the hands of my acquaintances, I have decided to approximate summer to the best of my ability even when the weather outside is driving me to listen to The National and brood about the void of human existence.

Putting Pictures Of Your Food On Instagram Is Making You FAT, Says Obesity Researcher

Lesley — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

A Canadian psychologist says that sharing photos of your food on social media may signal a "deeper medical issue." I can't make this stuff up.

XoFood: A Review of Pizza Hut’s Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza

Claire Lower — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:30:00 -0400

America is playing a weird game of culinary chicken with itself, creating junk/comfort food hybrids like mac and cheese filled meatloaf.

I'm at a Point Financially Where I Have to Choose Between Rent Money and Affording My Restrictive Diet -- and I'm Choosing My Diet

Olga — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

I know I’m probably going to get killed in the comments for this, but I like being conventionally attractive. It’s an easy life.

Now That Cupcakes Are Over, What Are You Gonna Do?

Helena — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400

According to the numbers, cupcakes are no longer the go-to ironic party snack. What's next?

Make Your Kitchen The Happiest Place On Earth: Four Recipes From Disneyworld.

Claire Lower — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400

There are certain consumables that I must put in my body EVERY time I am at Disneyworld. One of these is Dole Pineapple Whip, aka The Edible Smile of God.

THE MASTICATOR: The Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe (Even For When You Can't Eat Solids!)

Natalie — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:30:00 -0400

You guys wanted xoFood? Here's an absolutely banging, healthy recipe for starters. And it's MEGA CHEAP too!

I Weigh Almost 200 Pounds and The Universe Keeps Trying To Send Me Free Donuts

Emily — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Why you gotta play me like that, universe?!?

Help, I Forgot To Eat Lunch: The Perils Of Working From Home

Rebecca — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400

Working at home means it takes a redonk amount of effort for me to do things like ever wear pants, or stop inventing languages shared by only me and my cats. Also, eating.

Having A Calorie Meltdown: Stop Telling Me How Bad Everything Is For Me!

Natalie — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

I don't know about you, but when I want a treat, I don't want to know how many calories are in it. STOP HARSHING MY MELLOW!

Cheap, Easy Vegan Meals For When You Want to Die Inside

Kate Conway — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Spring always makes me inexplicably mopey, to the degree that I sometimes have trouble putting food in my mouth on the regular. If you have this problem, too, I have a few suggestions for meals you can survive on until May.

I'm a Seriously Disgusting Eater And I Have No Shame

Kristen Dunleavy — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:30:00 -0400

I really just can’t be bothered to give one single shit about what I look like when I’m eating.

My Cats Are on An Expensive Raw Diet That Eats Up Most of My Paycheck

Louise Hung — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0400

I don't live beyond my means, but my cats do.

I Went To New York and I BOUGHT & ATE EVERYTHING IN IT

Natalie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:30:00 -0400

Featuring a 4am cheese pie action shot.

It Happened To Me: I Cruised OkCupid And Craiglist For Dates So I Could Eat

Brittny Pierre — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400

I decided I would use OkCupid and Craigslist (yes, even scary ol’ Craigslist) so I could have dinner three times a week without opening my wallet.

My Boyfriend Just Dumped Me Via G-Chat But That's Not the Worst Part

Bridget — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0400

In terms of emotional damage, it occurred to me that I was feeling a greater sense of loss over the stolen pizza than my recently failed relationship.

How Not To Be a Dick to Your Vegetarian Friend

Ashley Laub — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0400

I read an article that implied that Anne Hathaway is unlikable because she’s vegan. PLEASE.

Make Your Own Dog Treats, Now With More Chicken Hearts!

Claire Lower — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0500

I’ve had people tell me that eating raw chicken makes their dog really happy, but you know what else makes them really happy? Eating used sanitary pads.

I'm Trying Really Hard Not To Raise A Fat American Kid Who Eats Only Pasta: Fun With Baby Food!

Suzanna Samuelson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0500

Of the many terrifying responsibilities of parenthood, I consider teaching my son how to eat properly one of the most important.