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Author: Aviva Getschel

Tofu is a Healthy (and Tasty!) Alternative for EveryonePosted 05/23/2012 by Aviva Getschel

Most Americans think tofu is a “new-age fad” but it has been eaten in Asian countries for over 5000 years.... More

Vichyssoise: a Classic French SoupPosted 05/23/2012 by Aviva Getschel

Vichyssoise is a timeless, chilled leek-and-potato soup from France that my family enjoys.... More

Amber WilsonPosted 05/23/2012 by Aviva Getschel

A small-town fish dropped into a big-city ocean found independence in the downtown setting with her third husband.... More

BiscottiPosted 04/13/2012 by Aviva Getschel

This twice-baked Italian biscuit is often found in chic coffeehouses, but it isn’t a rookie’s cookie.... More

Passover, the new year of Spring: the exodus from Egypt and one of the most important Jewish holidaysPosted 04/06/2012 by Aviva Getschel

There are special foods for every Jewish holiday, but Passover’s is the one no one wants to eat.... More

PizzaPosted 03/21/2012 by Aviva Getschel

Pizza. What is pizza, anymore? You can get pizza with lobster on it and you can get pizza with no sauce, soy cheese and gluten-free dough. Is that really pizza?... More

Will FIRST Robotics Come In First?Posted 02/16/2012 by Aviva Getschel

Creating a robot that can play basketball is no easy feat, but TJ’s FIRST Robotics team is up to the task.... More

M&Ms World: A Chocolate ParadisePosted 01/25/2012 by Aviva Getschel

M&Ms have been an American candy staple since 1941.... More

Let's LEAP into EducationPosted 12/18/2011 by Aviva Getschel

DPS and TJ are LEAPing into a new system that they hope will forever change the way teachers are evaluated.... More

How Do You Spell "Chanukkah"?Posted 12/18/2011 by Aviva Getschel

The Hebrew word חנוכה or חנכה means dedication, but the holiday is often called the “Festival of Lights.”... More