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Students go organic, avoid chemicals in produce

Courtney Stinson November 20, 2012

Organic food used to be nourishment for exclusive groups often called “health nuts” and “tree huggers,” but as the move toward eating organic becomes more mainstream, students are left to weigh...

Students find ways to eat locally year-round

Megan Miller November 20, 2012

Cities around the United States are seeing a growing trend in local farmers markets where residents can buy food they know is grown in the same state they call home. The trend has led to a new name for...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Midtown Village serves up more than just drinks

Sophia Jones November 13, 2012

Tuscaloosa will be in for a treat with the new Tropical Smoothie Café coming soon to Midtown Village. Their motto is “Eat Better. Feel Better,” and the café prides itself in providing healthy, fresh...

Simple recipes for students end badly

Simple recipes for students end badly

Hannah Widener November 13, 2012

My “kitchenability” skills involve making grilled cheese, baking brownies from the box and, if I do say so myself, making an excellent bowl of cereal. College life has made me appreciate all the foods...

Colleges now offer major in fermentation

Colleges now offer major in fermentation

Nathan Proctor November 12, 2012

Objectively beer and science don’t seem to be compatible - especially on a college campus. However, the two are more closely related than some may realize. Variations of fermentation science have begun...

College students struggle to stay nourished nationwide

Becky Robinson November 12, 2012

College students nationwide are struggling to consume enough nutrients in their diets, and this problem is leading to a rise in cases of malnutrition. A condition often compared to weight loss, malnutrition...

Sports grill to open on Main Avenue in Northport

Hannah Widener November 6, 2012

Main Avenue in Northport has seen restaurants come and go, but the addition of a Birmingham, Ala., favorite, Billy’s Sports Grill, may offer a permanent draw to business. Originally set to open in mid-September...

UA business student opens Southern-style restaurant

Kristen Feyt October 31, 2012

After endless meals from the campus dining halls, college students often find themselves looking for new places to eat in the absence of home-cooked meals. They can now look to Mama’s Southern Kitchen,...

Starbucks offers variety of seasonal favorites, including a few new options

Sophia Jones October 30, 2012

As October ends and winter’s chill lurks around the corner, Starbucks season is in full swing. Starbucks season is my personal name for this time of fall when the weather cools down and the drink orders...

Cookbook introduces college students to the kitchen

Lauren Ferguson October 28, 2012

For many UA students, cooking skills are often neglected, and culinary classes are hard to come by. But for those looking to befriend their kitchen, author Nisa Burns offers up recipes and tips to help...

Exotic food trip looks to expose students to new tastes

Francie Johnson October 23, 2012

Chinese spring rolls, Israeli salad, Persian ghorme sabzi and Swahili pilau will be some of the many foods served at the Critical Languages Center’s Exotic Food Tasting Trip this Thursday, Oct. 25. The...

Dinner series promotes community discussion

Megan Miller October 23, 2012

The Ferguson Center wants students to engage in conversation with prominent members of the Tuscaloosa community, and they plan to make it happen with food. Planning for the Dinner with Strangers series...