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Warm Up Your Winter with These Festive Comfort Food Classics!

Whipping up family favorites all winter long is a perfect activity to keep loved ones warm in the kitchen while avoiding the bitter chill outdoors. Delicious, heartwarming snacks offer a simple and savory way to bring everyone in from the cold while enjoying comforting flavors together. Lean on beloved ingredients like go-to RAGÚ sauces...

Crazy for Charcuterie Boards! How to Master the Perfect Holiday Appetizer

Charcuterie boards: the Internet’s darling mix of cheese, meat, and everything in between. If you’ve been on any social media site recently, chances are you’ve run into at least a couple of pictures of this food trend. And why wouldn’t they catch on quickly? They’re elegant, simple, and incredibly versatile.

Best Banana Pudding! My Favorite Thanksgiving Family Recipe

Written by Frankie Gonzalez, Converge multimedia journalism intern and student at Dacula High School My all-time Favorite Thanksgiving dish is my mom’s banana pudding recipe. Although there are no actual bananas in the dish itself, the flavor is still reminiscent of a traditional banana pudding dessert. She makes this...

Give Thanks for the Slow Cooker! Four Easy & Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes

Want to spend more time with loved ones this Thanksgiving? Ditch the perfectly timed oven schedule and put your slow cooker to work. It'll deliver the familiar flavors of your favorite holiday stuffing, sauces and desserts in a new, more convenient way. "Take advantage of the hassle-free slow cooker for sides and desserts and leave the oven free for your...

Happiness at Your Doorstep! 7 Subscription Boxes to Make Your Month

Dog toys, gourmet coffee, silly socks, house plants… These days, it’s no wonder why there’s a subscription box for just about anything. Every month, you can look forward to a fresh box of unique and useful items at an unbeatable value! Isn’t it more fun to get a surprise gift (that’s specially curated...

Satisfeed: Tackling Food Insecurity in Gwinnett, One Saturday at a Time

Did you know that one in seven Gwinnett residents is experiencing hunger or food insecurity? Or that 53% of students at Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) receive free or reduced lunch? Many are surprised to learn about the scope of food insecurity in our county, especially considering its reputation as a prosperous metro...

Sink Your Teeth Into These Spooky Sweets & Terrifying Treats!

Written by Frankie Gonzalez, Converge multimedia journalism intern and student at Dacula High School No tricks here this Halloween season, just dreadfully delicious treats! These festive homemade sweets are so simple and easy to make, even your kids can help out (whether they’re in costume or out of costume)!...

The City of Lilburn is Making a Splash this Fall!

The City of Lilburn is making a big splash this fall. On September 18, 2021, a beautiful new Splash Pad and Pavilion opened to the public at Lilburn City Park (76 Main Street). These new park amenities are built adjacent to one another, and sit right in the heart of Lilburn’s growing downtown district, known as “Old Town.”