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Local Restaurant Review: Los Rios

Rohani Nguyen, Editor in Chief September 20, 2024

Let’s take a deep dive into the local restaurants here in Cumming. We visited Los Rios on Sept. 18,  they are located in the Cumming City Center in downtown Cumming. The location itself is a fun place...

Home-made ravioli

Ravioli: The Superior Pasta dish

Iris Chiofolo, Opinion Editor March 21, 2024

Yesterday, March 20, was National Ravioli Day. This wonderful holiday falls on the same day each year in order to honor the delight that is ravioli. Ravioli rivals almost any other dish. In the pasta...

The Source donation room.

What is The Source?

Jackson Blackwell and Preston Anderson December 11, 2023

Across the nation, countless amounts of food have been trashed by high school students. According to researchers from Penn State University, over fifty percent of food served is wasted by students. That’s...

NFHS math teacher Benita Burruss and her husband enjoyed their meal on Valentine's Day. Photo by Benita Burruss.

Valentine’s for the House of Waffles

Dylan Brons, Staff Writer February 27, 2022

February is the month of Valentine's: of love and romance. Several businesses and restaurants chose to celebrate Valentine's Day with their own specialties. One was Waffle House, as favored by North math...

Birds-eye view of the deviled eggs. Photo by: Imogene Ragan.

Simple, Yet Delicious Deviled Eggs Recipe

Imogene Ragan, Staff Writer March 13, 2021

Ever wondered how to make delicious deviled eggs that the whole family can enjoy? Here is a very simple recipe that is sure to do the trick.    Deviled eggs are an easy make for an appetizer...

Apple bars can be served in squares as is or even with ice cream.

How To Make Delicious Apple Bars

Cassidee Jackson, Features Editor May 8, 2020

To sweeten up your day, here’s a short and simple recipe on how to make apple bars. These apple bars have a serving size of eight people. The preparation time for this recipe is 45 minutes while the...

An Olive Garden is on its way to Dawsonville, GA. They are hoping to have a successful turn out when the facility is built. Though this is the Canton Location, it should look quite similar. This photo was taken from George Daniel.

An Olive Garden in Dawson County is in the Works

Cynda Allen, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

For the past few months now, construction workers have been creating another Olive Garden. This new location will be built on the corner of Highway 400, down Dawson Forest Road. It will be replacing the...

Up to 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under 18.

Allergies are on the Rise: Here’s Why

Quillen McKinney, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

One in every 13 children are affected by allergies and those numbers are on the rise and increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. The majority of allergic reactions are caused by eight foods: milk,...

This macaroni and cheese is perfect as a full meal or a side dish. It is also ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

WOW Your Family at Christmas With This Mac & Cheese Recipe

Sydney Martin, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

This creamy, crumb-topped macaroni and cheese is not only a great side dish for the holidays, but also one of the best comfort foods for any time of the year. It is quick and easy to make; most people...

Drey Woodson-- Generally, Drey Woodson spends Thanksgiving at his grandmother’s house along with his extended family.  They usually watch the Macy’s Day Parade and play monopoly.  For Thanksgiving dinner, they have the traditional turkey, pumpkin pie, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes (which the North Forsyth senior remembered because he always has to cut up all the potatoes) and lots of sweet tea.  Before the meal, they all say a family prayer, and then they can eat.

Thanksgiving Traditions at North

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor November 18, 2016

All in all, there is a variety of traditions kept by the students and teachers of North.  Whether your family spends hours cooking a feast, goes out to a restaurant, or spends Thanksgiving in some other...

Advanced Comp. Classes create "Ava's Man" projects

Advanced Comp. Classes create “Ava’s Man” projects

November 17, 2016

The week before Thanksgiving break, Mrs. Gilliom and Mrs. Smith's Advanced Composition classes held a "Southern Artifact Project Day" where they brought in projects, artifacts, and food items related to...

Sodas like the ones in the vending machines around the school can cause some health effects.

Diet Soda Vending Machines: Are They More Harmful Than Not?

Melina Vergilis, Staff Writer October 11, 2016

Why is it people go for a diet soda over a regular soda? It might be because the word “diet” persuades people into thinking an item is healthy. However, you might want to look closer at the ingredients...

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