Streets are illuminated by twinkling lights, trees stood and decorated, homes are filled with holiday spirit. Regardless of which holidays people are celebrating, most agree that winter is a cheerful time for everyone to enjoy. When brainstorming for the December board, a multitude of holiday-themed ideas came to mind. Driving past homes, street lamps, and buildings, whether it’s in a window, on a door, or hung on lights: wreaths are everywhere. The decorative green ring…
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Setting the table and welcoming classmates to come eat – it’s possible to fit cheese into any occasion, so long as people are willing to try something new. This mid-month cheese segment emphasizes spending time with others through sharing food. A few, hearty cheeses are perfect for a group snack, and since Thanksgiving is almost afoot, why not come together and enjoy some crackers and cheese? A cornucopia filled with Ritz crackers ensured the perfect…
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Take a trip to Nonna’s Pantry. Located in the heart of Ada, Nonna’s has been a staple for coffee dates and study sessions since 2013. This shop creates a warm atmosphere, complete with several small tables and a chalk-covered menu board. The interior is small but packed with the smell of fresh baked goods and rich coffee. Quiet music in a foreign language plays over the speakers. On one side of the Pantry, a large…
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Cold air is setting in and leaves are falling from the trees. As October drew to a close, I spent quite some time figuring out what to do for this month’s arrangement. The most logical type of board I could come up with for the fall season would be something hearty and abundant. It needs to be full and eye-catching, leaving no room for leftovers. Unlike the candy-filled board last month, I added many more…
1 CommentIt’s already the middle of October, and it’s a little too soon to start the November food arrangement. But there’s so much cheese to share in the meantime. A mid-month cheese display is the perfect solution. “More Cheese Please” is going to be a shorter segment about a few cheeses and something tasty to pair them with. It’s a better way to spotlight cheese and not include an entire board to distract from it. The…
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What comes to mind when you think of eating your ideal fruit? The tasty inside? The appealing outside? The fragrant smell? How about a beat-up, greenish-looking fruit with spikes covering the outside and a smell so bad that countries have banned the fruit on public transport. I am, of course, talking about a durian, a fruit native to Southeast Asia and whose disgusting smell has made it banned in many public places such as markets,…
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This article marks the introduction of cheese to the Hawk Herald. To get things started I’d like to introduce myself and share why you should be interested in cheese. Other than my occupation as a high school student, for over a year now I’ve been working at a grocery store called “Kingmas,” specifically in the cheese department. My department does all the slicing, sealing, and serving up of cheese. After a year’s worth of experience,…
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