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Tropical iced teas
By Alex Hyder | Feb. 13, 2006, midnight | In Drinks »
It may be the middle of winter, but it's never too early to dream of life in more southerly climes, of palms swaying in the warm breeze, of deep blue waters lapping the white shoals of some dot on the map nestled between the famed paralles of Cancer and Capricorn. And although the realities of daily life may prevent you from hopping a jet to Hawaii, these quick iced teas will have you ready to break out the shades and SPF-45. Forget about wind-chill; these iced teas are all about chillin' out and hanging loose. Impress your friends or just relax on the front porch with these authentic Hawaiian recipes.
Chocolate crinkle cups
By Mary Donahue | Feb. 13, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
This showy dessert is just one of those extra little details that makes your baked goods stand out from the rest. Lemon sherbet, any ice cream that blends well with chocolate, whipped cream, custard and mousse are all examples are very good fillings. The success of this recipe depends on using semisweet chocolate as indicated with no substitutions.
Spaghetti-in-the-oven
By Meaghan Mallari | Feb. 13, 2006, midnight | In Entrées »
Handed down from generation to generation, this Greek family recipe is home cooking at its finest. This dish is not only easy to make, but is sure to please everyone at the table with its hearty meat sauce and distinct egg flavoring. Spaghetti-in-the-oven can almost be a meal in and of itself. Just serve this alongside a crisp Caesar salad and you'll have a dinner (not to mention leftovers) fit for the Greek gods themselves.
The traditional apple pie
By Mary Donahue | Feb. 12, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
Many things are associated with America: the American flag, baseball, Chevrolet and the apple pie. Whether it is for a Fourth of July picnic or to warm up the house in the middle of winter, this apple pie will be the star of the dessert table.
Thin chocolate glaze
By Mary Donahue | Feb. 12, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
This glaze makes the perfect addition to any cake that is strong enough to stand on its own. The glaze goes great with the French Chocolate Cake.
French chocolate cake
By Mary Donahue | Feb. 12, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
This cake is simple enough to whip up in a moment, but decadent enough to please even your toughest critics. Try it with a thin chocolate glaze instead of traditional icings. Fresh fruit makes a perfect garnish to juxtapose the almost overwhelmingly chocolate experience.
Exceptional talent in Magnet Arts Night
By Meaghan Mallari | Feb. 11, 2006, midnight | In Music »
During Magnet Arts Night, the auditorium was bursting with people. All seats were occupied and some people had to stand in the back and in the aisles. The audience grew silent as senior Sarah Peitzmeier delicately moved her fingers across the keys of a grand piano performing "Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52" by Frederic Chopin. The piece officially began the 2006 Magnet Arts Night held yesterday at 7:30 p.m. in Blair's auditorium.
A triumphant return in "Awake and Sing"
By Daniel Klein | Feb. 10, 2006, midnight | In Plays »
There have been countless Jewish plays written; some great, some mediocre. Very few, however, have been able to define the struggles of an entire time period while, at the same time, appealing to a universal audience. Zelda Fichandler, Founding Director of Arena Stage, achieves this goal with Clifford Odets' "Awake and Sing" in her return to Arena Stage in over a decade.
1602: A "Marvel"-ous year
By Alexis Egan | Feb. 10, 2006, midnight | In Books »
When readers think of the various Marvel comic legacies, most think of Spider Man, X-Men and Fantastic Four, not of historical drama pieces. Marvel comics has done the inconceivable. They created an alternate history where Doctor Doom and Queen Elizabeth coexist, albeit not-so-peacefully.
Philly Flavor in Silver Spring
By Ethan Kuhnhenn | Feb. 10, 2006, midnight | In Restaurant Reviews »
The cheese steak is an American classic. A native of Philadelphia, this greasy but delicious sub is often the staple of delicatessens, sandwich shops and restaurants across the nation. While the Philly cheese steak has transcended the Philadelphia city limits and can now be found nearly everywhere, is it possible for a steak and cheese to possess the same flavor, succulence and aura outside its Philly home?
Salt and spice
By Natasha Prados | Feb. 9, 2006, midnight | In Entrées »
Picadillo (pronounced pee-kah-dee-yoh) is a Cuban dish enjoyed throughout Latin America. This dish is economical to make, easy to prepare and oh-so-good to eat! Picadillo involves three major components, which are prepared separately and then combined: rice, beans and meat.
Clamoring for Grammy glamour
By Ethan Kuhnhenn, Abe Schwadron, Josh Zipin | Feb. 8, 2006, midnight | In Music »
The Grammy Awards are more than just hardware. The Music Industry's Oscars aren't about taking home the mini record player trophies. The Grammys are about respect. Artists put their hearts and souls into their works and this is when they get recognized for it. On a night when every major musical artists holds their breath hoping to hear their name, SCO offers its very own guide to the 48th annual Grammy Awards, complete with nominations for selected categories and our predictions.
The commercials of Super Bowl XL
By Ethan Kuhnhenn | Feb. 8, 2006, midnight | In Television »
In an era where families watch "the big game" for the "big commercials," where corporations are willing to throw down as much as $2.5 million for ad space, and where a 30-second timeslot can make or break an upstart company, one can no longer mosey over to the bathroom during a commercial break. Super Bowl ads have become an entity, and watching them is almost as important as watching the game itself. In case you were one of those people who missed the commercials because you were too busy calculating Ben Roethlisberger's passer rating, or changing the mood music to forty-year-old Rolling Stones albums, here's a recap of Super Bowl XL's good, bad and just plain ugly.
Traditional treats
By Lois Bangiolo | Feb. 7, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
These chocolate chip cookies are good for any occasion. Be it a birthday, potluck, class party or a combination of all three, chocolate chip cookies are always a favorite. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are the ideal sweet.
"Awake and Sing" opens eyes
By Emma Zachurski | Feb. 3, 2006, midnight | In Plays »
New York City, the Great Depression: people are out on the street, money is impossible to come by and everyone is struggling to make ends meet. This grim setting is the embodiment of Clifford Odets's surprisingly life-affirming classic "Awake and Sing." Though the play's cast of characters, a down-on-their-luck Jewish family, face the same hardships of everyone else in their crashing city, their story is one of perseverance and will—a story which D.C.'s Arena Stage captures masterfully in their new production.
IMAX's "Roving Mars": Not exactly out of this world
By Allie O'Hora | Feb. 1, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
"Roving Mars," the new IMAX documentary playing at the National Air and Space Museum is, as the opening credits announce, "presented as a public service by Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with NASA." But wait — aren't public services usually free? So why, then, does a ticket for this 40-minute documentary cost a whopping $8.50?
"Black & White II" is a miracle!
By Simon Kanter | Feb. 1, 2006, midnight | In Video Games »
The stunningly innovative sequel to the critically acclaimed "Black & White" once again puts you among the higher powers. As a god, you are given a civilization and a choice: will you be good or evil? Black or white?
Bowfire is smokin'
By Eve Gleichman | Jan. 29, 2006, midnight | In Music »
They're flashy, they're multitalented and they're in town. "Bowfire," a ten-part string group, is making its rounds across the country, bringing forth a show that will knock the socks off of instrumental music fans everywhere.
Finding "Comedy in the Muslim World"
By Ariana McLean | Jan. 26, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Those darn Americans, they're always messing everything up. Even if attempting to create peace between nations they've never been on best of terms with— India and Pakistan, for instance. In "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World," Albert Brooks (director and star) hits a funny bone, poking fun at the post 9-11 US State Department and Federal Governmen
B.I.G remains Notorious
By Josh Zipin | Jan. 25, 2006, midnight | In Music »
The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Christopher Wallace, gives a glimpse of what could have been in "Duets: The Final Chapter." The album is the only therapy left for Biggie fans who have already memorized all his songs.
"First Impression of Earth" isn't quite out of this world
By Eve Gleichman | Jan. 18, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Well, one thing is for sure. After their last two nearly identical releases, The Strokes needed a change-up, and they needed one badly. It's not that there was anything wrong with what their sound, but by the 2003 release of "Room on Fire," it was clear that the next album would need to be more innovative and distinguished if these guys wanted to keep their fans close.
An entertaining "Last Holiday"
By Meaghan Mallari | Jan. 18, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Last Holiday
Damn, "Yankees" has heart
By Alex Hyder | Jan. 18, 2006, midnight | In Plays »
For true devotees of the national pastime, the season is never long enough. Washington fans are no different — after a 33-year drought of strikeouts, home runs, and stolen bases finally lifted from the nation's capital, a six-month season played in a relic of a stadium was not nearly enough to quench their thirst, especially since the Nats finished last in their division.
"Glory Road" is predictably glorious
By Devon Madison | Jan. 17, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
It's your childhood blanket that you just can't throw away. It's having your favorite lunch every day of the year. It's reading your favorite book for the fiftieth time. What do all these things have in common with "Glory Road?" Repetition. "Glory Road" is the same sports story you've seen at least 100 times, but then you rewind it and watch it again.
Winter Choral Concert warms audience
By Merlyn Deng | Jan. 9, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Brilliant voices resonated through the school auditorium on Friday, Jan. 6. Eyes shined brightly as students in the Chamber Choir, clad in long robes, blended their voices together for the beginning of the second annual Blair Winter Choral Concert.
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