Sandwich You can never go wrong with a sandwich. As long as you have the ingredients—which, of course, are totally up to you—a sandwich can be made and packaged in under three minutes. Some common and delicious options are a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a ham and cheese sandwich or...

Crispy Mochi Nuggets The Trader Joe’s Crispy Crunchy Mochi Rice Nuggets are one of the best items found in the snack aisle of the store. The name of the snack is a perfect description of the product—it’s a crunchy, cube-shaped nugget primarily made of rice. Each lightly salted morsel makes you...

It’s 12 p.m. on a Wednesday. You pull out your lunch surrounded by your fourth grade class. Today is special: your mom didn’t have time to cook in the morning so you stopped at Safeway to get some food. That’s right—it’s Lunchable time. Audible gasps can be heard around the table....

Each Monday during A period, the smell of banana bread and freshly-made espresso wafts down the halls as special education students host their weekly Coffeeology cafe. Students budget money, cook food, operate coffee machines and use Vehicle Transportation Agency (VTA) transit to buy the necessary...

The lunch bell rings and hundreds of students pour out of the buildings, excited for the precious thirty minutes of free time with friends and food. Many students rush to the cafeteria, attempting to claim their own tray of freshly prepared food before a massive line forms. Once inside, students...

Fries: Known for using fresh potatoes and less oil than most fast-food chains, In-N-Out fries are a familiarity to me. Their lightly crisp exterior paired with a mushy interior makes them melt in your mouth. On the other hand, Shake Shack’s salty fries have little ridges that are fun to...

Written by Megan Li Smoothie Plagued with punctuality problems because your breakfast always takes too long to make? A simple solution lies in blending a bunch of fruit—or whatever you would like—in a smoothie the night before and letting it chill in the fridge until you reach for it...

Fall Essentials (non clothing) Bridgette Gong Lifestyle WC: 349   Fall is right around the corner, and while everyone knows that the perfect oversized sweater is necessary to get you through the dim and frigid months, there are also several other non-clothing items that could be great company...

Bridgette Gong Word Count: 552 Features: Food Blogs; Julia Wu   Junior Julia Wu finds a way to combine hard work with fun and enjoyment through her career as a personal chef. Her appreciation for cooking and food developed in her earlier years. “When I was young, my parents wouldn’t let...

Written by Shannon Yang Tucked within a San Jose plaza, CreaTEAve Cafe, also known as Hello Desserts, is an affordable option for Pearl Milk Tea (PMT) enthusiasts. Its specialty is the customizable, self-serve nature. When I walked in, there was no line and the employees were friendly. CreaTEAve Cafe...

Written by Tim Sun The hype surrounding rolled ice cream has burgeoned, and Snapchat stories of it have caused much salivation. But is rolled ice cream truly superior, or is this just another fleeting fad? Icicles is located in a small downtown area in San Jose. The store is located right off of the...