Pictured: East Islip High School claimed its second-ever Long Island football championship title on Nov. 24, defeating South Side by the score of 19-14. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District In a thrilling game at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, East Islip High School claimed its second-ever
Pictured: From left, Smithtown High School East Principal Mr. Robert Rose, East ThINK Discovery Research Coordinator Maria Zeitlin, Jolene Cao, Smithtown Science Director Dr. Stephanie O’Brien. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Smithtown High School East student Jolene Cao has won 2nd Place in the National American Chemical Society Illustrated Poem Contest In celebration of
Pictured: Three Village Central School District teachers and administrators raised nearly $9,000 for student scholarships at the Three Village Has Talent II show. Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Three Village teachers and administrators stepped on stage at Murphy Junior High School for “Three Village Has Talent II.” Presented by the Three […]
When preparing meals for Chanukah celebrations, some families may want to serve kugel. Kugel is a Jewish dish that is similar to a casserole or pudding. Kugel originated more than 800 years ago in southern Germany. Kugel soon became a staple within Jewish households throughout eastern Europe and eventually the United States. There are many […]
Espresso is a concentrated coffee brew that is stronger, thicker and higher in caffeine than a typical coffee. However, since espresso is served in very small cups, it tends to have less caffeine per serving than other coffee beverages. The word espresso comes from the Italian verb “esprimere,” which means “to express.” Espresso is made […]
Some desserts have withstood the test of time despite changes in consumer preferences. For example, classic graham cracker crust cheesecake, pineapple upside-down cake, chocolate chip cookies, and many other desserts continue to be perennial favorites. Banana pudding is another dessert that tops all-time favorites lists. It is hard to beat the appeal of layers of […]
Chicken is a versatile food that can be prepared and cooked in various ways and is capable of being combined with a host of tasty ingredients. In fact, cooking and serving chicken with certain foods can pack a flavorful punch, turning an otherwise bland chicken breast into a dish families won’t soon forget. Such is […]
The pandemic changed much about the way people live, including a propensity for spending more time at home. In 2020, people spent far less waking time, roughly an hour and a half less on average, with people outside of their own households. Though restrictions that limited social interactions have long since been lifted, spending at […]