Greek yogurt cups may be some students’ go-to snack during this final week of classes, but if you’re looking to shake up your routine, remember this: There’s more than one way to eat...
Hummus may be the go-to snack for many students, but its main ingredient often goes overlooked by the average consumer.
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, belong to the legume family, meaning...
Many college students may get their daily intake of grains from the rice in Chipotle burritos. But the field of whole grains extends far beyond rice and offers endless nutritional benefits that require...
Austin is steadily becoming one of the leading culinary cities in the nation. At the forefront of the food movement are vegan and vegetarian restaurants. The Daily Texan complied a list of the best meat-less...
It’s time to get a little crazy with your diet. That’s right — it’s time to go nuts.
Nuts, such as Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and pecans, are full of heart-healthy fats...
Passover, the annual festival celebration of the Jews’ liberation from Egyptian slavery, began Friday and will last eight days. Over the course of the holiday, those observing Passover adhere to...
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the weekday, but brunch is the most important meal of the weekend, and Easter is no exception. The Daily Texan compiled a list of the best brunch offerings around...
If there were a culinary-themed Bop It game, it would go something like this: Dip it! Stir it! Swirl it! Spread it! Sauces and dips are not only fun to play and experiment with, but they also provide extra...
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it's important to look past the tacos and cereal to get a little more creative. Oats, the beloved foundation of many morning treats, deserve...
Between keynotes, film premieres and keeping track of secret pop-up shows, it’s easy to forget the most important — or at least my favorite — part of South By Southwest: eating. SXSW...
South By Southwest wouldn’t be complete without an overload of tacos. Tacos are an Austin staple, and, whether you’re a local or just visiting for SXSW, they’re the key to making any...
Citrus often brings to mind memories of warm summer days. But luckily for us, citrus is actually in its peak season during winter — and its jewel-colored tones brighten up the darkest of days.
Grapefruits,...
Although Punxsutawney Phil prophesized that winter would continue, the weather is gradually starting to warm up here in Austin. As temperatures rise, students will need to cool off with frozen treats of...
Cooking can be daunting for college students who aren’t the most experienced in the kitchen. Life can be made much simpler with the right tools. The Daily Texan compiled a list of seven tools every...
“Eat your vegetables.” It’s a phrase people love to emphasize, but more often than not, the action is easier said than done. Just imagining slimy kale and mushy boiled Brussels sprouts...
You know the scene. There’s that one person on the bus chomping on some green sludge that looks semi-expired, and it’s in a mason jar. Always a mason jar. You scoff on the inside while they...
Texas isn’t anyone’s idea of a tropical paradise, but food lovers can still get their island fix with coconut.
Coconut palms thrive in high-humidity tropical areas and are mainly...
Go ahead and toss out your box of stale Wheaties — because there’s a new breakfast of champions in town, and it goes by the name of “toast.”
Toast may not sound like the flashiest...
Still trying to figure out how to put the sweet in sweetheart this Saturday? Consider visiting any one of these Austin establishments for all your Valentine’s Day needs.
Halcyon
Everyone...
Chocolate, like Valentine’s Day, is a powerful force that demands attention — no matter how much you might want to ignore it.
A thick, fudgy brownie topped with swooping chocolate...
Step away from the vending machine. Seriously, say goodbye to it. You’re breaking up — effective immediately.
When you’re hungry and in a hurry, there is a healthier way...
Adding spices to a dish is the equivalent of a professor giving students extra credit just for showing up to class: It requires little-to-no effort and makes everything better.
Before stocking...
Dale Earnhardt Jr., the 2014 Daytona 500 champion, made his first ever trip to Austin on Tuesday afternoon and said motorsports fans, especially in the states, should focus on NASCAR and not...
John Mayer is misunderstood by almost everyone.
But that wasn’t an issue at the Frank Erwin Center on Friday night.
After a long stint away, Mayer has finally gotten back into music....
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Over the past few decades, Houston has developed one of the most vibrant hip-hop cultures in the country with artists such as...
Come holiday time, ovens in America get a little worn out with the constant cooking of turkeys, side dishes and desserts. And that still leaves the cook wondering what to make for the work parties, holiday...
Brussels sprouts, the long undervalued and overlooked relative of cabbage, are finally getting some love.
Not the most romantic vegetable, these leafy-green pods recently hit the foodie spotlight,...
In the baking world, bread is notoriously difficult to perfect. Why spend hours in the kitchen nervously waiting for the dough to rise when you can buy a soft, yet slightly crunchy loaf from a local bakery...
