In the spirit of the fall, we can discuss Mexico’s similarly colored holiday as well as the country’s rich cultural history that is protected by the United Nations. In 2010, Mexico’s traditional cuisine was considered a “cultural model” by The United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization. UNESCO was...
Graphic by: Len Duenas Did you know that the word “protein” derives from a Greek word called “proteios” which translates to “of first rank?” This emphasizes the importance of protein, a fundamental element of our body and for our body. When we usually hear the word protein, the instant thought is of red meat,...
All photos by: Alina Velasquez As the second and final day of the Honeyland Festival began, crowds of people lined up to enter those familiar gates. The energy was electrifying as attendees started to pile into the vendors on either side of the centerpiece that was the Beats Stage. One thing different about day...
All photos by Alina Velasquez The first day of Honeyland Festival at the Crown Festival Park in Sugarland was filled with amazing food, beautiful handcrafted goodies and flawless performances from Black artists all around the world. Festival goers were overwhelmed with the talent spread out through the...
On November 11 and 12, Honeyland Festival — a two-day celebratory event showcasing the creativity of Black professionals across various industries— is bringing some of the biggest names in food and the music industry to the Houston area. The two-day festival will overtake Sugar Land’s Crown Festival Park, with...
Graphic by: Cayla Cochran Autumn season means one thing: the reign of pumpkin spice. From hot, steaming lattes to soft, scrumptious muffins, here is a rating of different foods that have tackled the art of pumpkin spice. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Of course, I have to start off with the classic pumpkin...
All photos by: Sakeenah Raji For those looking to enjoy a blissful brunch in Houston, take a look at The Sunrise House in the Montrose area. I hadn’t gone out with my friends in a while and I was determined to find a place where we could grab a delectable meal for a decent price. Plus, of course, nice...
Graphic by: Cayla Cochran Earlier this year, a policy change regarding Starbucks’ fruit-and-juice Refreshers mandated baristas charge customers an extra $1 for any Refresher ordered without water. Six of the twelve Refreshers on the Starbucks menu did not actually include the fruits that are promised–or at least...
All photos by: Sydney Rose Originally based in Las Vegas, Shaquille O’Neal’s restaurant Big Chicken made its Houston debut in 2023. With two locations in both West Houston and Richmond as well as a third in the Heights on the way, Texans are getting a taste of what the basketball Hall of Famer is putting...
Let’s say your birthday is coming up and you’re not sure what to do. One option is to take an unconventional route and drive around to get freebies to celebrate your special day. After all, we all love stuff we don’t have to pay for. I missed out on these for my birthday, so I am letting you know now just to start...
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