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Food + Drink

The holiday favorite, eggnog, returns to the shelves every year for the Christmas season. It has existed for a long time, and its rotation is always accepted. But, have you ever stopped to wonder where it came from? Although its origin is not confirmed, eggnog is suspected to have originated in the United Kingdom...

Tired of turkey already? Perhaps it is time for a variety of soups! With fall in full swing and winter slowly approaching, soups have become increasingly popular. Seasonal ingredients and experimental twists on classic recipes are bringing some underrated soups into the spotlight. Check out these four must-try...

When the leaves start to turn brown and fall from the trees, pumpkins start popping up everywhere–in candles, clothes, drinks and even scents. From the pumpkin painting activities and fall festivals to the wearing cozy sweaters, people have so many different ways of celebrating the change of weather. Most notably,...

Graphic by Cali Adams As you embrace the cozy fall season and power through to the end of the semester, there’s nothing better than a warm seasonal drink to lift your spirits without draining your wallet.   Whether you’re staying up late to finish a paper or need something comforting between classes, these...

Cucumber salads have been a quick snack known by many around the world for some time. College students, especially, wouldn’t necessarily be engaged in “eating an entire cucumber,” until it gained traction on TikTok. Logan Moffitt, a Canadian-based content creator on TikTok, has been in the spotlight for the past...

Houston is considered to be one of the most diverse cities in America where not just people from different ethnicities find their way, various cultural foods make a place for themselves. From Indian and Tex-Mex to Italian and Nigerian, you can find a variety of cuisine options. Here’s a list of some must-tries...

A city like Houston, which has a large Desi population, offers a wide variety of Indian food. India, an extremely diverse country does not have just a single cuisine.  India has a broad diversity of cuisines because of its many different climates, soil types, cultures and religions, in addition to influences from...

Photos by: Raphael Fernandez While Moody Towers Dining Hall and Cougar Woods Dining Commons are staple and reliable places to eat on campus, there are definitely other great options that aren’t the dining hall. The Den Ranking: 8/10 Price Range: Low-Medium Priced Depending on what items, the Den...

All photos by: Oscar Herrera Walking around campus, you’ll likely see many students with an energy drink in hand. Between different brands, sizes, flavors and packaging, there are endless options and it can be fun to experiment with them. While energy drinks are a cheaper and more caffeinated alternative to...

Photo by: Anh Le As a college student, choosing what to eat every day can turn out to be more of a struggle than expected. Thankfully, UH offers some options to make sure students are getting fed daily. Let’s go through some meal plans and see which one is best for you! Unlimited Meal Plans Students...