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A common Khmer dish of mango salad with mint (left), white rice (middle), and baked mackerel fish (right).

My story: Assimilating into Western culture

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Oct 6, 2021

"What is that?” the girl who walked past my table asks as she points to my lunch. I respond, with confusion, and ask her what she had meant. She continues to point at the food in the container and then covers her nose. The scent of my lunch filled the noses of those within a radius of six feet around...

Pizza can be topped with a variety of toppings, sauces, and cheeses.

Ten vegetarian recipes to make for dinner and impress your family

Pravar Mukkala, Staff writer Mar 26, 2021

We all enjoy a tasty, warm dinner once in a while. Whether it's something simple like pasta with cheese or something elaborate such as biryani, it's always appreciated, especially by tired and stressed students who want something to eat. Take a look at these top ten vegetarian recipes you can make to...

Stony Brook Acres in Westford is coming out of hibernation as a country store.

Stony Brook Acres comes out of hibernation

James Farley, Staff Writer Jan 24, 2021

For quite some time, Westford’s Stony Brook Acres has been an unappealing site.  That is however, until Stony Brook Acres was purchased just a few months ago, with a new family running the show for Westford’s solitary country store.  Now it is taking off like a shot, and I had to check it out. Throughout...

Lemon Blueberry Cake

Eight delicious recipes to make this winter vacation

Pravar Mukkala, Staff writer Dec 12, 2020

Whether it's a gingerbread house decorated with frosting snow and colorful sugar beads, or a creamy hot chocolate topped with a giant melting marshmallow, winter and the holidays are filled with many special treats. Making food is always fun, be it baking or cooking, and eating whatever you've made is...

Outback serves to customers during Corona

Outback serves to customers during Corona

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Apr 17, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19, dining at restaurants is not permissible. However, Outback Steakhouse, like many other local restaurants, is now providing different strategies, such as take-out and delivery to still enjoy their food. The first step in the new process is going online and placing your...

French fries are great and all, but on a night where you're binging and not paying attention to the amount of junk going in your mouth, consider potato wedges as a healthier, yet delicious alternative. Get the recipe here.

Sophisticated snacks to accompany you on the finals grind

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor Jun 10, 2019

It is an absolute necessity to have proper snacks in order to efficiently study for four straight days of excruciating, draining examinations. Although potato chips and cookies work well, let's be honest, aren't we all a little tired of munching on the same things time after time? Below, is a slideshow...

Multiple baskets with food, games, and other prizes were raffled off.

Empty Bowls get filled at NHS Food Pantry Fundraiser

Griffin Parker, Staff Writer Feb 5, 2019

The Tadmuck Chapter of the National Honor Society held an Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday night in the WA cafeteria. Students made ceramic bowls and guests each got to take a bowl home. The soup was served, and multiple students presented about their volunteering in the community.

Springdell Farms sells their fresh, handpicked strawberries.

Top 5 foods at the Strawberries N’ Arts Festival

Kavya Desikan, Editor Jun 18, 2018

The Westford Strawberries N' Arts Festival is an annual event which takes place in the Westford Common that showcases great local food and art. Hosted by the First Parish Church United of Westford, it is one of the largest events in Westford. Read more about it here. Here are my favorite foods from...

A Sunday at Mill No. 5

A Sunday at Mill No. 5

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Apr 9, 2018

Though we generally perceive the Lowell Mills to be the home of outdated machinery, used only for fifth grade field trips, my trip to Mill No. 5 shows me it is the hidden gem of Lowell. On the fourth floor of Mill No. 5 on Jackson Street, one of the historic Lowell Mills which were the heart of women's...

Masala Bay curries up a lunch

Masala Bay curries up a lunch

Alisha Sabnis, Print/Advertising Manager Apr 5, 2018

The Ghostwriter recently went out and to eat at Masala Bay, a new restaurant that serves Indian cuisine. It is located at The Point in Littleton next to Menchies. We were able to go for their lunch buffet and try an assortment of dishes ranging from shahi paneer to chicken tikka masala. We arrived...

Courtesy of Johnson's Website

Johnson’s: decent Kimball’s substitute

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 4, 2018

As summer arrives, albeit slowly, the town of Westford and its students' minds turn to one thing: ice cream. Of course, there is the famous Kimball Farm ice cream stand in the town itself, but if you're looking for something a bit different in a unique setting, Johnson's Restaurant and Dairy Bar is the...