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Nature’s Candy
The Extrovert Soon after the grays and whites of winter have acquiesced to the vivid greens of spring, in walks the garish strawberry, the perfect opening act for summer. We stow away our winter coats, stepping out unfettered, shoulders and calves exposed for the first time in months. So too, the strawberry emerges uncloaked, the only fruit that dons its seeds on the outside. The extrovert of berries.
By Emily Fine4 years ago in Feast
Decadent eats blessed by the island sun
The island sun, according to my mother, is what makes the mangos in Puerto Rico taste better. An almost overripe fruit that has been chilled until it becomes so soft and creamy that it briefly resembles ice cream. One of the most magical flavors ever experienced combines the rich sweetness of mango with the icy coolness of helado de coco, which is made from the milk, flesh, and sugars of the fruitful coconut. The ice cream is generously scooped from a cart, piled high in a cup, and eaten in heaping spoonfuls after being gratefully purchased from a vendor met in the middle of the afternoon while taking a walk through the city. Mangos are a blessing from the same trees that grant us nutrients and shade. These rich flavors refresh me in the scorching heat by first soothing my tongue and then gradually cooling the rest of my body.
By Gabriella Pomales4 years ago in Feast
The Concession Stand
"Good game, good game, good game, good game." I shuffle in a line with my teammates, high-fiving our opponents. My red and black softball uniform sticks to my sweaty skin, courtesy of several trips around the bases in Midwestern humidity. We retrieve our equipment from the dugout and surrender it to the team that plays next in this weekend-long tournament. The sun is somehow more uncomfortable without the distraction of an impending defensive play or upcoming base hit.
By Lauren Rachet4 years ago in Feast
It Tastes Like Sunshine
She stared into the darkness of the summer night, letting her eyes adjust. The warm breeze drifted through the open window and she smiled. She wasn’t sure what had awakened her, but now she had to use the bathroom and she didn’t want to wake up her young daughter by flicking on lights.
By Amy Lovett4 years ago in Feast
How to make Amritsari Chicken Masala Recipe
Amritsari Chicken Masala is a traditional North Indian meal cooked with fresh cream, butter, and tomatoes in the distinctive amritsari thick and creamy gravy. Murgh or chicken makhani are some of the most commonly served dishes in Indian restaurants. The tomato puree is what gives the gravy its distinctive colour. As there aren't many ingredients or Indian spices needed, it's simple to prepare at home.
By Suraj Sharma4 years ago in Feast
A perfect cup of frozen yogurt
I may only be thirty-one going on thirty-two as I write this but I like to think that I have some stories that are worth telling. Some experiences we have in life can be retold to educate, inspire or even warn others. However some stories are just fun to tell and may put a smile on the face of the person hearing it. The story that I’m about to tell is one of those stories that I hope will put a smile on the face of the person reading it. The star of the story is my favorite summer food and that would be frozen yogurt of course. Our story takes place in the summer of 2019. Summer is my favorite time of year and frozen yogurt is one of my favorite foods so in other words this story is full of things that I consider to be my favorite things. So sit back and relax as you think happy thoughts. It all began when I was doing one of my normal daily activities scrolling through Instagram. I probably saw more than one hundred posts that day but I can honestly say that I only remember one post from my scrolling that sunny summer day. It was a post advertising a contest from Yogurt Land also known as my favorite frozen yogurt shop. I love going to yogurt land and creating fun and tasty frozen yogurt creations. For the contest you had to go to Yogurt Land create a cup of frozen yogurt and let you imagination run wild. Then all you had to do was upload the photo to Instagram using the hashtags provided. I consider myself to be a very creative person and I have been known to create some pretty good looking cups of frozen yogurt. One day after work I went to Yogurt Land and created what I called a Yogurt land mountain. I decorated my mountain with Chocolate, fruit, sprinkles, candy, and more. I still love looking at the pictures of my creation. After my fun and tasty trip to Yogurt Land I simply uploaded the picture to Instagram and followed the directions on how to enter. Well, it turned out that particular cup of beautifully decorated frozen yogurt was not just a perfect summer treat that looked good in pictures and helped you stay cool on hot days. That beautiful cup of frozen yogurt ended up winning me a hundred dollar gift card to yogurt land! I was very happy and kind of surprised. I ended up treating a good amount of people to frozen yogurt after that. This story is one of my favorite and sweetest summer memories. The best part is that one cup of frozen yogurt turned in to many more delicious and beautifully decorated works of art. Thank you for reading this happy story about my favorite summer food. I hope you have a great summer that is filled with many very beautiful and very tasty cups of amazingly decorated frozen yogurt. Here are reasons why frozen yogurt is one hundred percent the very best summer food ever made.
By Christina Epperly4 years ago in Feast
Vertumnus' Girl
The summer after seventh grade tasted like no other before it. Beginning with hints of determination, a following scent of regret. Notes of desire and bitterness, of longing. An aerated isolation. Alien. Difficult. The problem child. <------- Hey! That's me!
By Jenna Sedi4 years ago in Feast
5 Most popular foods in the summer
Summertime is the perfect season to enjoy all of your favorite outdoor activities with family and friends. But what about the food? What are the most popular foods to enjoy during the summer months? Check out this list of five favorites that are sure to please everyone at your next cookout or picnic!
By Mohamed Sabry4 years ago in Feast
Summer's Three-Course Meal
I’ve always seen summer as a months-long feast that matured with the season. The first taste of summer was always a crisp, sun-warmed green bean. My mom’s garden held the bulk of our plants, but a green bean patch under a window was all my own. Summer after summer, the green beans would produce first. I learned planning, patience, consistency, and eventually basic math in that 1-foot by 3-foot plot. I’m not a fan of green bean casserole or steamed green beans, but the earthy texture and satisfying snap of a fresh green bean always takes me back to the first few days of summer. When I need a quick infusion of hope and promise, I put a bag of fresh green beans in my cart. With every bite, I bask in the feeling that this is the beginning of brighter carefree days ahead.
By Hailey Denevere4 years ago in Feast
The Cheesecake Love Affair
Companies across the globe are constantly reinventing their marketing strategies to find ways to break through the advertising clutter. Advertising agencies, like Saatchi & Saatchi, have begun approaching the marketplace with creative and innovative advertising campaigns and marketing. As a recent employee of The Cheesecake Factory, Inc., I have experienced the culture and mission firsthand and have learned about the marketing strategies to obtain and retain diners at the 200+ restaurants dotted across Canada and the United States, and throughout the Middle East and China. The Cheesecake Factory does not utilize traditional advertising campaigns, however, its Facebook page is updated with cover videos from time to time to showcase specific cheesecakes or entrees. These videos are rich with colorful ingredients being combined, folded, and assembled. The finished product and then a slice or plate is displayed at the end. Their approach to attracting and retaining customers focuses on providing consistent value in an upscale environment. Each potential restaurant location is vetted to ensure high traffic in the more profitable malls across the country and abroad. Media interest in new restaurant openings and "word of mouth" have been the primary methods to attract guests. Brand recognition and reputation have been developed and nourished by the company and the operating excellence of each restaurant. This is not a new approach for The Cheesecake Factory, however, their ideas closely match the new marketing strategy ideas of Saatchi & Saatchi.
By Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales4 years ago in Feast
