Casserole

The Unsung Hero Disseminated throughout the world, they are found in neighborhood style pubs and taverns, greasy on the go cafeterias, upscale luncheonettes, and dubious bars. Working dawn to dusk, early to late, swing shift and early bird shifts, there are roughly 368, 230 of them dispersed throughout the country. Most of these men and women are underappreciated and are met with antipathy, viewed as worthless and of the lower class. But every good dishwasher knows that their day is not…

Peace Corps Life is definitely not easy, although many people see volunteers pictures of beautiful beach sunsets, views, scenery, and think that our life is more of a whimsical vacation than anything else, those are often fleeting moments of happiness that we cling too during the vast amounts of difficult cultural and language situations being navigated everyday. I have spent the first few months just finding my footing; where I belong in the organization, how I fit in, and sitting in on…

“Luster” Joe woke up from his nap, feeling well rested, which was a relief because he had been plagued with nightmares the night before. He dreamt about dark shapes and felt so afraid in his bed. However, he couldn’t go to his mom because he was seven years old now, and that practically made him an adult; and everyone knew that adults don’t go crying to their mommies if they have nightmares. He shuddered at the memory of his nightmares and shoved the thoughts away. He skipped down the hall,…

As the summer of 1962 rolls in, Jack is encaged with an unknown murderer and faces many other mysteries. In the novel, Dead End In Norvelt, the author (Jack Gantos) sends the audience into a thrilling world. In a small town filled to the rim with quirky neighbors lives Jack and his parents. The first day of summer had finally came. The relief flooded him. He was on his picnic table standing up and watching a movie on the big screen through binoculars. He held up his father’s, thought to be…

We pull into the rocky driveway, and the fun weekend begins. “Alright, we made it to Galena! Everyone out,” my dad tells us, while turning off the car. We grab our bags and head inside. “Wow, it’s a lot bigger inside than it looks outside,” Ola explains. “Right?” Emma and I confess at the same time. After we drop our bags on the beds, we race for the golf cart. “I call driving first,” Rebecca shouts. We jump in after her. Emma and Rebecca in the front, and Ola and I in the back. We all hold on…

I saw it in the music shop window and I knew that it would be mine and only mine. I bought it and took it home. Billings would love it. My god. It was so beautiful, so sleek, so smooth. Its body was a glimmering gold and I could feel the keys push down gracefully with a satisfying plop! It was the most majestic thing I had ever seen and… Oh crap. I dropped it. Down it came with a crash. I realized that I wasn’t wearing a neck-strap. As I picked my 2,000 dollar alto saxophone, I saw that it had a…

During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, Greece saw monarchies banishing of royalty, brutal political fights, assassinations, and dictatorships, wars that added neighboring territories and new population, but also brought economic devastation and poverty. After the defeat of Germany and the end of World War II, Greece joined NATO in 1952. Then, they experienced a hostile civil war between communist and anticommunist forces. In 1967, a group of military…

best part about pizza is that it is so versatile. Pizza can be healthy or extravagant; made of fruit, pastries, thin crust, thick crust, red sauce, white sauce, vegetables, meat, and, of course, all the cheeses. It is like 21st century ambrosia. Casseroles are another favorite; I love combining foods I like into one dish because it is like the…

Keep Calm and Eat Cheese Smile, say cheese! According to “The Cheese Glossary”, Freezing causes most cheese to undergo a textural change. Harder cheese will turn crumbly, while softer ones might separate slightly. Such changes won 't be noticeable if you use the cheese in cooked dishes. Thaw in the refrigerator and use within a few days of defrosting” (par. 11). Somewhere, somehow the famous food is involved in a part of at least one human’s day. To many, cheese is a favorite food. In reality,…

There is always a quest for getting the proper education, and finding the right place to give you the education that you need. No matter what education plays a key role in everyday life and society. According to Aristophanes, Socrates runs the Thinkery. In the Thinkery, the students are taught to make an argument that will be believed rather than an argument that is morally correct. Aristophanes presents the Thinkery as bad because his intentions show what a school shouldn’t be because of the…