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Catching Cups of Khichidi

East junior Deeptaj Kaur shares her family memories with the popular Indian dish Khichdi.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager May 17, 2025

Whenever she wakes up feeling like bear claws scratching at her throat, or her nose is running while her head burns up with fever, there is only one thing on her mind. There was nothing in the world she...

Taste of Tradition

East junior Liani Tirado-Crespo shares two traditional Puerto Rican recipes, inviting her parents to describe the rich culture behind each dish.
Delaney Finch, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

To the average person, the smell of garlic, fried plantains, coconut, and cinnamon wafting from a kitchen might not elicit a strong reaction. But to Liani Tirado-Crespo, these scents are much more than...

Love and Latkes

Love and Latkes

East Student Erin Oswald shares a family recipe important to her family and Jewish culture.
Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor May 16, 2025

Aren’t we having latkes for Christmas?” three-year-old Erin Oswald asks her parents. Bright and early on Christmas morning, she is searching for her favorite dish: a traditional Jewish dish of potato...

A Sweet and Spongy Story

A Sweet and Spongy Story

East senior Faith Chau shares a family recipe that is important to her family and Vietnamese culture.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor February 18, 2025

When East senior Faith Chau returned home one evening after a routine basketball practice, a familiar sweet and dewy scent filled her nostrils. Her mom was baking one of her favorite dishes: honeycomb...

Cinnamon Streusel Cookies

Cinnamon Streusel Cookies

Isabella Cokl, Staff Writer December 25, 2024

This recipe is a cinnamon cookie with a cinnamon crumble and vanilla drizzle on top. My grandma made this recipe years ago and passed it on to my mom who then passed it on to me. This recipe is special...

Holiday Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

Holiday Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

Maci Brent, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

This festive treat combines the best of two classic cookies: the iconic Pillsbury Christmas sugar cookies, and rich, homemade chocolate chip cookies. This is a perfect recipe for holiday gatherings or...

Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake

Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake

Shiloh Wolfork October 27, 2018

Recipe by Shiloh Wolfork | Photography by Caroline Bumgarner This pumpkin chocolate layer cake is a devilishly delicious dessert for this year’s Halloween party.  Wow your party guests with rich vanilla...

Jack-O-Lantern Pepper Recipe

Jack-O-Lantern Pepper Recipe

Jessica Jones October 22, 2018

Recipe by Jessica Jones | Photography by Caroline Bumgarner Halloween is fast approaching and the annual sugar overload is coming with it, to curb the incoming cavities here is a savory jack-o-lantern...

Snowflake Apple Pie Recipe Culture Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Story and photography by Lauren Maier

Snowflake Apple Pie

Lauren Maier January 8, 2018

Recipe and Photography by Lauren Maier With frosty weather comes everyone’s favorite snowed-in past time: baking. Instead of making customary chocolate chip cookies or buckeye brownies, shake it up...

Savory Maple Spritz Cookies Recipe Culture Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Story and photography by Jessica Jones

Maple Spritz Cookies

Jessica Jones January 5, 2018

Recipe and Photography by Jessica Jones Cincinnati’s icy temperatures have several school districts closed for today, creating a perfect time to get some baking done. Try these maple spritz cookies,...

Salame di Cioccolato: Italian Chocolate Cake Recipe

Salame di Cioccolato: Italian Chocolate Cake Recipe

Susanna Merli December 20, 2017
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Savory Bread Stuffing Recipe Culture Lakota East High School Spark Newsmagazine Story and photography by Charis Williams

Savory Bread Stuffing

Charis Williams December 20, 2017

Recipe and Photography by Charis Williams Every holiday season, my mom and I come together to make this delicious family recipe. It’s the perfect side dish for a holiday feast and always leaves plenty...

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