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The Student Foodie: Five-minute Miracles

The Newtonite • September 16, 2014

by Douglas Abrams As school gets under way, I’m finding myself more and more busy, and I know I’m not alone. Here are two fast and simple recipes that make the most out of a small amount of time. Magic...

The Student Foodie: Unappreciated foods part two

The Newtonite • June 10, 2014

by Douglas Abrams Yes, they look gross. I’ll admit that. But I won’t agree with any of the other nasty stereotypes that have befallen these little flavor machines. And even if you can’t stand them...

The Student foodie: Unappreciated ingredients part one

The Newtonite • June 10, 2014

by Douglas Abrams Poor parsley. Poor, poor parsley. It must feel so dejected and alienated—marginalized in the corner of the food world. “You’re just a garnish parsley, you’re not a real ingredient!”...

The Student Foodie: Fried egg, with the volume turned up

The Newtonite • March 13, 2014

by Douglas Abrams Make no mistake, this is not a blog post for rushed weekdays. This is a blog post for lazy Saturday mornings and sleep-in Sunday afternoons. This recipe isn’t fast, but it’s delicious...

The Student Foodie: Vacation in a bowl

The Newtonite • February 26, 2014

When I close my eyes and think of my happy place, I think of some warm, sandy beach with palm trees and a glowing sun.

The Student Foodie: The Humble Potato

The Newtonite • February 7, 2014

We all eat them. We all know what they are. They're the staple of the American diet, the ultimate vehicle for ketchup and grease. But there is more to potatoes that fries and homogeneously pureed slop. If you introduce some flavor and creativity, even the humble potato can be a surprise.

Review: Improv Jam includes audience and is accessible

The Newtonite • December 20, 2013

by Douglas Abrams Improv Jam, which went up last night at 7 p.m. in the little theatre, is a bi-annual opportunity for all members of the Improv Club to perform improvisational comedy. Improv Club, which...

Review: Freshman cabaret "Brand New You" spotlights student talent

The Newtonite • December 5, 2013

by Douglas Abrams Freshman Cabaret “Brand New You,” set to go up tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, puts student talent center stage, focusing on the development of students as performers,...

Senior Sam Mayer wins Music Competition, will play in South Africa music festival

The Newtonite • October 23, 2013

Senior Sam Mayer won “Songwriter Search,” a competition through Carnegie Hall, and will be going to South Africa on Nov. 30 for ten days to play in a music festival.

The Student Foodie: Delicious dips

The Newtonite • October 7, 2013

Although they are sometimes referred to as party dips, I usually eat dips without a throng of people skipping and chatting around me. Either with a few friends or all by my lonesome, I make and eat dips at any occasion. If, like me, you enjoy dips at any and all times, try some of my all-time favorites.

The Student Foodie: Pizza, pizza!

The Newtonite • October 1, 2013

Crunchy and chewy. Sweet and salty. Pizza covers all the bases. Everyone loves it—pizza is a universal comfort food. Yet, pizza can be intimidating to make. People see professionals flipping dough in the air and feel that they can’t do it. But, with a little ingenuity, pizza can be easily made in record time.

Cartoon: Colorful Thinking

The Newtonite • September 30, 2013