No Brazilian birthday party is complete without brigadeiros. This fun sweet treat is found throughout the country, and it is highly popular for its delicious taste, simplicity, and variety. Not only are they fun to make and eat, but brigadeiros also have a fascinating history. In 1932, after a long […]
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Open Mic: From a Brick to a Camera by Emmanuel Koh
“Why is it very hard to get away from a screen? Or will life always be so boring?” I pondered these questions as I sat before my computer. Being a senior high schooler in TPS could sometimes be annoying or stressful: I had to deal with work, familial, and social […]
Mama Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Today, many people have a favorite kind of mac ‘n’ cheese, whether it be a recipe passed down from generation to generation or a box brand. Ever since the first recorded combination of cheese and pasta, found in an Italian cookbook, variations of macaroni and cheese have delighted people everywhere. […]
Autumn: The Best Things About My Favorite Time
It’s October! The weather has finally started cooling down. Cool breezes are chasing away the clouds of warmth and humidity. Or, at least, that’s how autumn begins in Batumi, Georgia. Autumn for you may begin when it rains, when you can eat certain foods, or even, depending on where you […]
Inktober
In 2009, a man named Jake Parker crafted a way to improve his art skills and habits, naming his idea Inktober. Inktober takes place during the month of October, and all artists, including writers, can partake in the challenge, creating an ink drawing or story based on a daily prompt. […]