A WALK THROUGH
A look back at activities that kept us busy during lockdown MAXWELL EASTMAN staff writer
illustration by | DANIELLE ZHANG
BANANA BREAD The difficult art of baking sourdough was also a quarantine activity. However, banana bread was an easier recipe that appealed to all levels of kitchen skill. People began baking this sweet bread due to its popularity on the app TikTok, which offered a variety of versions. Banana bread has always been a simple and delicious recipe, but it is now a staple in this generation’s cookbook.
“TIGER KING” Many folks tuned into Netflix’s hit docuseries “Tiger King.” The show detailed the unbelievable life of Joe Exotic and his many odd friends. Released at the start of the pandemic, the show helped combat boredom. This completely absurd tale of black market cats, animal attacks and possibly murder will remain a fond yet strange memory of quarantine.
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WHIPPED COFFEE A refreshing treat that became a worldwide phenomenon, Dalgona coffee, or whipped coffee, took the internet by storm. This drink has an extremely simple recipe, and started in South Korea but was picked up in the U.S. during quarantine. The drink uses equal parts instant coffee, sugar and water and is whipped until fluffy. This foamy drink became a pandemic staple.
PUZZLES Another classic activity that made a comeback during the pandemic was solving puzzles. Puzzles have stood the test of time and have always been popular with older generations, but during quarantine, younger generations were forced to fill time and looked for anything entertaining. The tedious task of solving puzzles will remain a classic pastime. SPREAD DESIGN BY LUCY LOCHMOELLER
