Category: Community
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2020 Recap: Restaurants, Favorite Meals, and More!
As this year comes to a close, we took some time to reflect on some of our favorite eats of 2020. Here’s what some of our writers had to say: What was your favorite Madison restaurant? “The Globe (just off State Street). The atmosphere in the restaurant is so cozy, because it’s pretty small. The…
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Food Turned Into Fashion with Slices of Citrus
If you are a food fanatic then Slices of Citrus can help expand your passion from food you eat to food you wear with jewelry made from real fruit and vegetables. This small independent business based out of Denver, Colorado has food, art, and eco-friendly practices all roll-up into one to promote sustainability and showcase…
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Virtual Cooking is the New Trend, and Now I Understand Why
I will gladly take any opportunity to cook. Whether it’s casual Wednesday night dinners at my parent’s house or meal-prepping for friends, I will probably be putting on my apron before you’re even done asking me if I want to cook. It’s even better when cooking can be a shared experience: one chops the veggies,…
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Deep Into the Surface: Nigerian Cuisine
This week the WUD Publications Committee is hosting events that are showcasing the diversity and intersectionality of Africa. The Dish is preparing two Nigerian classics: Egusi soup and Eba Egusi Soup: A true West African classic. It is specifically enjoyed in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Cameroon. This recipe varies in preparation and…
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Six Food-Related YouTube Series for Your Next Binge
When you can’t commit to watching a movie or television show, YouTube is an ideal form of quick entertainment. You’ll probably end up watching an hour and a half’s worth of videos, but, hey, it still feels like you took a short break. As the power to create content becomes more and more accessible, YouTube…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Paul’s Pel’meni
If you know me, you know I am obsessed with Paul’s Pel’meni and have been for awhile.My love affair with these dangerously addictive dumplings packed with flavor began on my first gameday my freshman year. Although I love a good hole in the wall, when my friend pulled measide on gameday to this little spot…
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If I Can Make Chris Morocco’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, so Can You
When it comes to sweets, I may be an ice cream enthusiast, a cupcake connoisseur and the ultimate authority on who has the best doughnuts (by the way, it’s Pick ‘n’ Save). One thing I am not is a fancy, or even disciplined, baker. Precise measuring? Who needs it? Fancy chocolate? Nestle’s semi-sweet chunks will…
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The Red Carpet is Going Green
Glamour. Prestige. Celebrities. Distinction. And… (checks notes)… vegetables? As cinephiles debate which films will walk away with the most distinguished prize in film this Sunday at the 92nd Academy Awards, foodies have noticed a groundbreaking trend in award shows that has nothing to do with statues. Recently, major award associations have adopted vegan and plant-based…
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Taking it Slow
Slow Food UW serves a sense community and sustainability one meal at a time. What do you prioritize when indulging in a delicious home-made meal? Is it sustainability and the source of the ingredients? The price tag of the meal itself? Or maybe it’s the overall tastiness of the food. Regardless of what your particular…