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You scream... I scream
Sweat dripping, mouth open almost panting you shriek “give it to me” as you reach for the joy in a bowl, the sweet melting cold and creamy ice cream your mom had set down a moment ago and your brother ran up and swiped both bowls. Your brother laughs as he runs away with yours taunting you.
Amaryllis BlakePublished 2 years ago in FeastSnow Cone Summer
I had a love/hate relationship with summer as a kid. My mom, however, had no qualms about her feelings. She hated summer vacation. The first couple of days were full of laughter and playing, but by the third day, she would start to hear murmurs of “I’m bored,” and wonder if she could survive another summer vacation. Mom loved us, but she did not like hearing us complain about boredom all summer.
Ben ShepherdPublished 2 years ago in FeastThe notes of Tofu
A few days ago, the doctor advised to eat more eggs and lean meat, and tofu and other high-protein foods. Speaking of tofu, an interesting incident comes to mind for no apparent reason. Many years ago, I had a dinner with a literary friend. It was a vegetarian dinner, but all the meat on the table. When we were talking, our friend suddenly pointed to the chicken feet with pickled pepper in front of him and asked how it tasted. I laughed and said, "These are all soy products. I was a little surprised, the meal is almost finished, but I did not notice that those are soy products. I only knew that antiques could be imitated, but I didn't think there were "fakes" in food.
S'moregasboard
“Do we have the stuff to make s’mores?” This is always the first thing I want to know when someone even mentions the possibility of a bonfire. No bonfire is complete without a s’more, and they hold an exceptional place in my heart. They're delicious and incredibly versatile.
Carrie PrincipePublished 2 years ago in FeastThe Glory Days
Ahh, the delectable harrows of summer. The sweltering sun, the incessant buzz of insects you can never quite locate, the all-out warfare upon the grimy waves of a public pool. Summer gave us quarter from education, gave us a sense of childlike joy to explore and play under the warm embrace of the sun. Summer is a pillar of our childhoods, as equally important as a concept as it is a season. You see, summer isn't just a time of year, it’s an experience.
Daley MalpassPublished 2 years ago in FeastGridilla
From the time I was young, I loved Godzilla movies. Godzilla movies and the Ultraman television show, but Ultraman is for another story. I remember getting excited every Saturday afternoon to see what “new” Godzilla movie would be showing on my local television station. My seven-year-old brain delighted in the different monsters each and every week. And you can imagine how blown away I was when I saw Jet Jaguar in Godzilla versus Megalon! But again, Godzilla versus Megalon is a topic that deserves a story all to itself.
Briant LasloPublished 2 years ago in FeastMom's macaroni salad
I love love love a delicious bowl of homemade macaroni salad. Thinking about all the tasteful ingredients and seasonings of vibrant flavor is what makes it more special instead of the regular plain store bought macaroni salad.
“I like brownies”
Introduction: The One legend about the creation of brownies is that of Bertha Palmer, a prominent Chicago socialite whose husband owned the Palmer House Hotel. In 1893, Palmer asked a pastry chef for a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. She requested a cake-like confection smaller than a piece of cake that could be included in boxed lunches. The result was the Palmer House Brownie with walnuts and an apricot glaze. The modern Palmer House Hotel serves a dessert to patrons made from the same recipe. The name was given to the dessert sometime after 1893, later used by cookbooks and journals.
et Fromage
Could Summer dance as elegantly as she does without the flavorful symphony that accompanies her passionate performances? What would her overbearing heat be without the light percussion of a coal-filled grill and smooth melodies of a slightly sweet, homemade potato salad?
Angel SantiagoPublished 2 years ago in FeastThe Way of Worldly Watermelon
From the moment the sweet summer staple touched my tongue, I had a favorite food forever. One of the first thoughts that a person pairs with the season of the sun is watermelon. The refreshing splash of juice as you bite into the perfect wedge just can’t be replaced by any other fruit—but it can be enhanced.
Joshua ReedPublished 2 years ago in FeastA Very Odd Dessert
I have always been a fruit lover since my childhood. Pineapples, bananas, cherries, blueberries, apples, tangerines, and mangoes did not last long in my house at the time. However, there was one particular fruit that I struggled with when I was very young. The fruit I am talking about is durian.
Leona ValentinePublished 2 years ago in FeastSummer Indulgance
Summer Indulgence So, the question asked is what a favorite summer indulgence is. Most often I would think of Fourth of July BBQ, that is my first reaction, but then it has been years since I have had one of those. Living in Florida it is watermelon season, and actually all melons and a giant bowl of mixed melon is almost as good as ice cold watermelon with juice running off your elbows and participating in seed spitting contests. This would have been my answer of my favorite as a kid.