By: Isabella Pena      Soda cakes are a unique spin on the normal dessert you can make from the boxes of mix sold in a majority of grocery stores, combining carbonated drinks and cake together to make unique and new flavors. The recipe is simple, even more so than following the box instructions. All you need is a can of soda, which is 8 oz or 1 cup, and one box of cake mix. In a bowl, you combine all 8 oz of soda of your choice with your chosen cake mix, then follow the box i

By: Amber Stevens    Southern Grit was a remarkable experience! It’s located in the Old City Downtown in Knoxville, Tennessee. They offer various Southern dishes, including fried chicken, burgers, salads, shrimp and grits, and more. The service was excellent, and the food was great. I ordered a medium Nashville Hot Chicken Club, which had Havarti, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise with a side of fries. Everything there is homemade, including the sauces. If you want a good burge

By: Isabella Pena      In recent years, incredible innovations and advances have been made across multiple fields of science and agriculture, all stemming from one group of organisms – fungi. Mushrooms and their roots, specifically, have started to gain increasing attention from researchers, being adapted from medicine to packaging in your mail.     Mushrooms that serve a medicinal purpose are ones such as Turkey Tail and Lion’s Mane. Turkey Tail has recently been getting mor

By: Nathan Lambert     With Valentine's Day approaching, the go-to date idea is often dinner. But with everyone having the same idea, restaurants will not always be available. So the only other option you have is to make it yourself. Here is a salmon dinner idea that I have cooked myself… Salmon (skin on) Lemon  Olive oil  Greek seasoning blend  Skin on salmon  Pat skin dry  Season skin generously with fine salt  Season meat Cook in a skillet on medium-high, skin down, for 5

By: Nathan Lambert  The old viewpoint on health in America has changed with the Trump administration. The new Secretary of the Health and Human Services is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He's leading the charge to get rid of prior beliefs on saturated fats and meats in the old food pyramid model. The New Pyramid Sets the standards on protein, healthy fats, fruits, and veggies. Focus on where you get your fats and carbs from. The Old Pyramid  The base of diets should be carbs.   Li

By Aubrey LaManna Ingredients 6 cups plain flour 3 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons shortening ( Crisco ) 1 package yeast Mix yeast and warm water; set aside. Mix flour, salt , and sugar together; add shortening and mix well with hands. Add water and yeast; knead until elastic in texture. Let rise in a warm place for an hour until double in size. Punch down. Make rolls; let rise again for another hour. Bake in a 400-degree oven until golden brown. Makes 24

By: Jaymeson Clark Deviled Eggs the top appetizer many people look forward to at  get togethers. Deviled eggs are a classing easy to make and they are also not time consuming to make. Have you ever been through the struggle bus of trying to ace your deviled eggs, or are you looking for a recipe that will blow your guests mind from the mouth watering flavors? Well you are at the right place here is the best mouth watering deviled egg recipe you could ever lay your hands on

By Isabella Pena This is a recipe I’m writing for Thanksgiving in honor of my family’s home country, Cuba. This is a time greater than ever to especially remember the massive numbers of native peoples who have been nearly or entirely wiped out when the Americas were “discovered”, and why I make a point to embrace my heritage now more than ever. The recipe will be in only English, translated from a book passed down from my bisabuela (great grandmother) when she came from Cuba

By Aubrey LaManna     Prep time: 5 mins                                Cook time: 15 min                          Total time: 20 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients   2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup 3 cans of chicken broth 3 cups shredded cooked chicken meat 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough                                                      Directions Step 1: Stir condensed soup, chicken broth, and shredded chicken together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until i

By Isabella Pena    An event in the nation that is most commonly only around one week has lasted almost a month at this point. Job layoffs of mostly private-sector positions have been popular during this time, but the specific number of how many have been fired due to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ inability to work properly during the government shutdown, and without a head leader. The last Commissioner of the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), Erika McEntarfer, was fired in

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By Layla Troyer     It’s that time of year again: Thanksgiving. A holiday to be grateful for what you have, spend time with family and...

By Jayden Branam     Sausage Balls are a simple delicacy. They're easy to make and hard not to love. Made with just three ingredients,...

By Sarah Hall     Everyone hates Brussels sprouts, but they are absolutely mouthwatering if you add butter and bacon. This is a very...

By MacKinzee Howard     I chose Tres Leches for my Thanksgiving recipe. This is because one year I found a recipe and decided to make it....

By Nathan Lambert     This is a recipe my grandmother always makes on Thanksgiving. This is my favorite Thanksgiving dish, and I hope...

By Amber Stevens     I chose this recipe because it's my favorite Thanksgiving dessert and everyone always enjoys it. It's pretty simple...

By Kadie Bell        I chose this recipe because it’s one of my favorites. This is an all-around good dish, and whenever my mom brings...

By Jaymeson Clark 5 out of 5 Paws      Memaw’s Party Mix has been in our family for many years and is still being made to this day! This...

By Sarah Hall      New Orleans is a must-stop on my world tour, not only for the distinctive music, but also the amazing cuisine, rich...