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TikTok’s latest trend, the butter board, inspired Payton Smith ‘24 to make her own version.

Trendy Boards Create a Fun, Interactive Eating Experience

Payton Smith, Contributing Writer November 4, 2022

Whether it’s through Pinterest, TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed the new trending boards. Despite the different concepts, they all center on one thing: food. The trend takes a wooden board...

Easy Apple Cider to Warm You Up

Easy Apple Cider to Warm You Up

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor October 28, 2022

It’s that time of year, the leaves are reddish orange and the weather is a little brisker. This is the perfect time of year for apple cider. This warm flavor filled drink reminds my taste buds of fall...

Abbott Spiller ‘24 builds
himself a power bowl featuring spiral pasta and
ground pork with red sauce.

Power Bowls Supplement Lunch

Sofia Perlman, Sci-Tech Editor October 28, 2022

This year, Taher Corporate Chef Chris Loew brought the Power Bowl Station to the lunchroom. Located in between the two main lunch lines, the station offers an entirely different meal than what is on the...

Sweetgreen’s emphasis on quality ingredients is apparent in their salads and bowls, like the kale used in their Caesar salad.

Battle of the Salads: Crisp & Green vs. Sweetgreen

Sam Tomczik and Zoey Ueland September 29, 2022

Crisp & Green, the popular and expanding Wayzata based salad chain which first opened in 2016, is facing its first big competition: Sweetgreen. Sweetgreen, which first opened in Washington, D.C. in...

The frothy top of the drink is its signature feature which happens from the high pouring angle technique.

Relaxing Malaysian Winter Drink

Daria Haner, Contributing Writer February 3, 2022

You have just arrived home after a long day at school and extracurriculars, dreading your upcoming evening of homework and that essay that you completely forgot about. Rather than directly sitting down...

Trader Joes Delicious Favorites

Trader Joe’s Delicious Favorites

Emily Rotenberg and Sage Marmet, Editor Emeriti February 3, 2022

I was introduced to the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bread Mix by one of my good friends. One day I heard her talking about how much she loved the mix so I knew I had to try it. I have always loved pumpkin bread...

Size small drinks are compared from left to right: hot chocolate, ice black coffee, green tea lemonade, and iced chai latte.

Comparing Coffee Shop Chains: Caribou vs. Starbucks Face-off

Allyson Jay and Lilly Anderson, Managing Editor and Contributing Writer February 3, 2022

The ongoing famous debate: Caribou vs Starbucks. Which is better? We ventured out to Edina, MN where we compared two different drinks: hot chocolate and iced black coffee. For each of the drinks, we purchased...

Not Your Typical Cake: Milk Bars Nationwide Delivery Delights Birthday Celebrants

Not Your Typical Cake: Milk Bar’s Nationwide Delivery Delights Birthday Celebrants

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer December 11, 2021

The New York bakery Milk Bar has taken social media by storm with its trendy, unique and aesthetic cakes that provide an interesting twist on the classic birthday cake and other confections. I purchased...

At-Home Dining Experience Maintains Taste, Preserves Diners Health

At-Home Dining Experience Maintains Taste, Preserves Diners’ Health

Jason Rotenberg, Contributing Writer December 9, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, take-out may be the safest and preferable option for some diners. If that is the experience you desire, Campiello is the perfect place to pick up food to eat at home. When...

The Eggos pancakes are pictured on the bottom left plate and the homemade pancakes are featured on the upper right plate.

Homemade Pancakes Eclipse Frozen Counterpart

Jason Rotenberg, Contributing Writer December 2, 2021

I regularly enjoy pancakes, and I am always confronted with the choice between frozen versus homemade pancakes made with a baking mix. After conducting a complete comparison, I have concluded that my homemade...

Healthy Breakfast Recipes Sustain Students

Healthy Breakfast Recipes Sustain Students

Sage Marmet, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 17, 2021

Decked Out Avocado Toast A fun spin on classic avocado toast adding some fun new flavors into the mix! Ingredients: Bread of choice Fresh basil Tomatoes “Everything but The Bagel”...

Local Restaurant, The Grocers Table, Features Seasonal, Farm to Table Fare

Local Restaurant, The Grocers Table, Features Seasonal, Farm to Table Fare

Emily Rotenberg, News Section Editor October 6, 2021

Images of pumpkin flavored and baked goods usually come to mind when I think about fall. However, fall isn't just about the sweets, it also includes a wide variety of harvest foods. Because of this, I...

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