‘Food’ Archives
With ‘junk’ in reach, few teens make healthy choices
By Kelsey Goodwin, Reporter Junk food—the temptation is everywhere. At home, commercials appeal to children and teens. At school, though there are many healthy choices, the unhealthy may overpower them. At restaurants, high calorie counts and fat-laden entrees are the [Read More]
Make aracini, a delicious Italian treat, at home
Tasty, succulent and full of steaming white rice, aracini is an Italian spin on a rice ball. Try making these breadcrumb-coated morsels at home for a delicious Italian treat that's hard to find in restaurants. [Read More]
Selecting the best chocolate
Trying to cure your chocolate cravings? Take the healthier choice and choose dark chocolate, which offers more health benefits than milk or white chocolates. [Read More]
Red velvet cookies with peppermint cream cheese frosting
Creamy and sweet peppermint frosting compliments chewy red cookies in these Christmas favorites. [Read More]
Hidden calories & unwanted fat
Senior Sarah Edwards is not fooled by the seemingly “healthy” choices on menus. If she counts calories, she is sure to choose a dish or entrée that isn’t loaded with hidden calories. Surprising numbers of calories are hidden in dishes ranging from homemade [Read More]
Pumpkin funnel cakes a delightful fall treat
By Kristin Staub, Reporter Pumpkin funnel cakes are a seasonal version of a favorite carnival treat. The wait for, the Corn Boil or Elburn Days to roll around again is no longer necessary, because now they can be made at home! Funnel cakes are very simple to make and almost [Read More]
Pumpkin bars with maple cream cheese frosting
Pumpkin Bars are a tasty fall treat that are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. [Read More]
Mix up a berry smoothie
There’s nothing like a creamy, refreshing strawberry and banana smoothie on a steamy summer day. This classic can be easily whipped up at home in any blender. Experiment with different fruits and creamy elements for different flavors. Try swapping whole milk for skim or [Read More]
Quick Breakfasts
For most, the morning is hectic, but it’s also the most important time of the day to consume food. Not only is breakfast beneficial to the start of the day but, it’s beneficial to maintaining lifelong health. “ wakes your body up, starts your brain [Read More]
Homemade plum pierogies
For generations, these plum-filled treats have been a delicious Polish tradition. The doughy packets melt in the mouth and are typically served during festivals, holidays or big events. Pierogies come in many varieties, including savory versions with cheese, potato [Read More]
Fast food menus to display calories, by law
By Julia Angelotti, Reporter Seven hundred and forty calories–that’s how many calories are in one McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. However, unless people scour their website for the nutritional facts, no one would never know that this burger [Read More]