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Secret menus that aren’t so secret

March 20, 2013
The secret is out: the items on fast food menu boards aren’t the only things customers can order. Customers who are tired of ordering the same items are in luck, as chains are introducing a “secret menu” to their most loyal patrons.

Artificial sweeteners: a not so sweet supplement

March 14, 2013
Countless studies have shown that with artificial sweeteners come serious health risks. Yet on the other hand, studies show that regular sugar is known to cause health problems as well, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. So which is it? Next time you get your morning coffee should you reach for the Splenda, or the real stuff? The answer is the real stuff.

Looks of the Week

February 28, 2013
Check out this week's styles ranging from Ralph Lauren pants to a funky thrift store scarf.

Beauty column: secrets for award-winning makeup

February 28, 2013
The envelopes have been opened, the winners’ names called, and the statues distributed. But if you are like me, after Sunday’s 85th annual Academy Awards, you were left wanting more.

Conor Larkin’s Drink of the Week

February 21, 2013
This new beer is cold out of the tap this week at Conor’s. If you’re in the mood for a light, refreshing beer, Red Hook’s Audible has the perfect amount of bitterness and fruitiness to keep you satisfied.

A new “Taste” for television cooking competitions

February 21, 2013
This winter, Tuesday nights on ABC are sizzling. The network introduced its new food competition show in January, which may soon rival other food shows such as “Top Chef” and “Chopped.”

Food Column: Making friends through meals

February 21, 2013
From kindergarten to high school, I have always attributed my popularity status to the lunches my mom made me everyday. Forget about those Lunchables, Gushers or Fruit Roll-ups – whether I was eating carefully crafted sandwich wraps, extravagant salads or homemade banana bread, I always had the best meal at the table. Everyone wanted a bite, everyone snagged a piece and everyone sat and stared as I cleaned my plate, or rather emptied my lunch bag. If there was a senior superlative for “consumes the best food,” this girl right here would have been the reigning champ. But needless to say, those glory days are over.

Sex Column: The Intimacy Equation

February 14, 2013
Whispering secrets when your faces are inches apart. Feeling your bare feet touch underneath the bed sheets. Knowing what someone smells like when they wake up.

The sexiest shops in Boston for Valentine’s Day treats

February 14, 2013
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the perfect relationship or have never been kissed, we have all hated Valentine’s Day at some point. There’s no denying the pressure associated with this Hallmark holiday – single or taken, your relationship status seems to be all anyone cares about on the dreaded 14th of February. But whether you’re spending the night with your sweetie over a candlelit dinner with roses or celebrating by yourself with bottles of red wine, a bubble bath and a romantic comedy – there’s no reason not to loosen up your harnesses this Valentine’s day with a little playtime.

NU Looks of the Week

February 7, 2013

The ultimate Valentine’s day gift guide

February 7, 2013
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many of you may be stressing about what the perfect gift is to get your boyfriend, girlfriend, hook-up, fiancée, etc. Whether you’ve been dating for two weeks or two years, here are some great gift ideas for your significant other.