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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Our Grandma’s Recipe Book: Mexican Nopalitos Salad

January 1, 2019

Using nopales, Bianca Vazquez reflects on familial tradition with her favorite dish.

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A Definitive Ranking of Cheap Wines

December 31, 2018

A holistic guide to the cheapest options for your next wine night.

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Best Non-Gentrified Mexican Eats in Austin

December 30, 2018

Check out this guide for some ethical eats!

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Our Grandma’s Recipe Book: Jewish Matzah Ball Soup

December 26, 2018

“Other families may eat chicken noodle soup, but we had our matzah balls to make us feel better.”

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6 Holiday Cocktail Recipes

December 22, 2018

School may be over, but the desire for happy hour is still as strong as ever.

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Our Grandma’s Recipe Book: Mexican Pan de Muerto

November 1, 2018

Continuing in our exploration of how students express themselves through their food, check out this recipe for Pan de Muerto and learn about the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos.

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Our Grandma’s Recipe Book: Pakistani Butter Chicken

October 22, 2018

Austinites are inherently busy people, and we often forget the value of the food we eat. We use food as a means to accomplish all of our goals for the day. However, the food we eat is more than than that. It is culture, it is made intentionally, and it connects us to our roots. This series aims to explore the lives of students at the University of Texas at Austin, the food they make, and how it ties them to their cultures, homes and families.