The lemon might be one of the most under-appreciated ingredients out there. A lemon is technically a fruit, along with the lime. I highly recommend it mixed with olive oil about 50-50 Lemon has a ph level of 2.2 and is 5 to 6 % citric acid, making it very sour, it is a great […]

You may have seen the school play Esperanza Rising recently, as part of the Tech Crew for the 6th grade final dress rehearsal, and opening night, I can tell you that it is amazing, the cast performed great especially as far as I can tell the house was nearly filled during the shows. The musicians […]

*****   You may know A&W for its root beer but did you know that they actually have a restaurant, there is an American chain and a Canadian chain. The Canadian chain is owned by Unilever, for this article I will be focusing on the Canadian chain. It is definitely worth a try if your […]

Everyone likes instant ramen, some people like Sapporo Ichiban, others like cup noodles. I love Shin ramen because of its spicy mix of salty and spicy flavors, although I also have it with rice, and put a bit of broth on to it while it cools. The noodles are always elastic, filling, and chewy, there […]

Cabin in the Woods By Henry David Thoreau Appetizer Wild rice seasoned with salt and herbs Honey Glazed Radishes Main Cod served with wild rice and tubers Asparagus with garlic and pepper Dessert Fresh Fruit I’m in 6th grade, so I’m studying Henry David Thoreau (David Henry Thoreau) and for the wrap up project I […]

Everyone cuts themselves at least once, it’s a part of cooking, the question is what is safer a razor sharp knife, or a dull bladed knife? Rather counterintuitively a sharp knife is safer, this applies to both kitchen knives and hobby knives. This is because a sharp knife tends to go exactly where you want […]

They.  Merriam-Webster has added ‘they’ as a non-binary pronoun to their online dictionary! (Two months ago. Yes, I should have finished this a while ago.) No longer can anyone say that non-binaries using they/them pronouns are grammatically incorrect! Instead, a (digital) dictionary can be thrown at their ignorant head.  Perhaps with more awareness of this […]

By Phoebe Tausig In Fall, you may see geese wandering around the fields near the school. However, stay more than 6 feet away from them and do not chase them. Geese may not have teeth, but they are fierce and will attack if provoked.In September, I saw two boys harassing the geese. Please treat the […]

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Welcome to the cooking section of The Orange and Black. Each edition I’ll be releasing 1 or 2 new recipes, and occasionally some cooking tips. I might even do some restaurant reviews. Hopefully you enjoy this section. Bon Appetit! Here are a few cooking tips that could make your life easier, or just general safety […]