May 31 Longing for lime

BY DIANNE LEE, Berkeley Preparatory

This isn’t lime.

These were the first words that came into my mind after I popped a green Skittle in my mouth recently. That ...

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May 14 Yum yum ramen

BY WILLIAM HARVEY, King High

Most of the rumors about college life that sift down into high school hallways are not true. Toga costumes aren’t half as cool as ...

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May 7 Guess the menu

BY ANGELINA DEVINCENZO, East Lake High

Okay, so “historical” is not exactly the way to describe something that’s 9 years old. But this pig-filled BBQ joint, with plenty of ...

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May 7 Gayle's keeps on cookin'

BY CHLOE BEAVER, St. Petersburg High

Gayle’s Restaurant, a tiny diner at St. Pete Beach, is a fun family-run restaurant with Tennessee-style home cooking. Open since 1954, it’s ...

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May 1 A super little shack

BY JOHNPAUL BUGA, Palm Harbor University High

The trailer that appears to be transformed into a shack will likely surprise you, and this little eatery’s Caribbean atmosphere, and inspired ...

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April 3 It's not a fad if you're allergic

BY CELESTE BROWN, Newsome High

I’m not following the gluten-free eating craze because I like to jump on bandwagons. I’m doing so because I, just like many others ...

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March 5 My frosted memories

BY KATE FUEYO, Tampa Preparatory

For several weeks after Kalupa’s Bakery and Deli shut down, the oval slide-letter sign that once boasted menu specials was blank. It proclaimed no ...

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March 5 A bite of history

BY WILLIAM HARVEY, King High

tb-two* begins an occasional series today taking a look at some long-standing restaurants around Tampa Bay, ones that have some history but that you may ...

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February 14 Recipes: Sweet treats

BY CHLOE BEAVER   |   St. Petersburg High

Dessert. The most important food group. It’s the part of the meal we all look forward to and put the most effort into ...

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February 5 Tough to go veggie

BY LIZ TSOURAKIS, Hillsborough High

In the noisy Hillsborough High cafeteria, three hungry juniors gather around a food-laden table, ready to dig in. Priya Patel, a life-long vegetarian, Anne Whitaker ...

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February 5 Food at the Florida State Fair

The most popular attraction of the Florida State Fair is the fare. Just what have they thought of to deep fry this year? Old favorites like chocolate-covered bacon, deep-fried Snickers ...

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January 10 Be sure to study this energy-boosting list

BY ANGELINA DEVINCENZO   |   East Lake High
and
ELLEN PHAM   |   Chamberlain High

Open books are strewn across the floor, notes are piled up everywhere and your computer displays the latest practice ...

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December 21 How to make hot chocolate

Gingerbread girl 
• Hot chocolate mix
• 8 oz. milk
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• Ginger snaps or gingerbread cookies
• Mini marshmallows (optional)


Peppermint twist
• Hot chocolate mix
• 8 oz. chocolate milk ...

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December 21 A flavorful holiday: Where to find the most festive drinks

By ALEXA BEAULIEU   |   St. Petersburg High
 

Peppermint, gingerbread and eggnog are irresistible flavors I can’t get enough of, so sampling some of the special drinks restaurants dole out at ...

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December 12 Small stomachs need not apply

BY KATARINA BOJKOVIC, St. Petersburg Catholic High

I’m Serbian Christian Orthodox, and for those who don’t know (and it’s okay because not many people do), Serbia is ...

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