Food
The Barefoot Contessa Talks Turkey
By Dorothy Guerrero
On an evening in September, legions of zealous Ina Garten fans swarmed the steps of UT’s Bass Concert Hall to see their culinary idol in the flesh. The world-famous...
Calories That Count
By Natalie England
The Longhorn Dining Hall has overhauled the food that fuels UT’s student-athletes. In the early 1990s, chicken-fried was the go-to method of preparation in the...
Cocktailgating with the Tipsy Texan: Watermelon Mojito Recipe [Watch]
By Rose Cahalan
David Alan, BA ’08, Life Member, who calls himself the Tipsy Texan, majored in American Studies at UT. “I just kind of stumbled into it,” he says,...
The Athletic Foodie Eats [Watch]
By Erin Krenek and Rose Cahalan
Olympic swimmer Garrett Weber-Gale (“From Pool to Table“) is a culinary wunderkind whose specialty is putting a healthy touch on classy gourmet recipes....
“Burgushi” Hits North Carolina—Is Texas Next?
By Michelle Boudin
A cow, a fish, and a Texas Ex walk into a bar… It sounds like the start of a really bad joke, but it’s actually the tale of the Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar....
New Year’s Recipe: Buttermilk Donuts
By Monica Riese
Not that anyone should ever really need an excuse to make donuts, but as it happens, donuts are apparently a Dutch New Year’s tradition, which makes these...
New Year’s Recipe: Pear and Pancetta Crostini
By Erin Krenek
New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays because even if you’re entertaining at home, you can doll up in formal attire and throw a memorable soiree....
New Year’s Recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip
By Stephanie Logerot
When I think of food to make for entertaining, I’m more of a Lil’ Smokies and barbecue sauce kind of girl than one who spends time making fussy hors...
Pancakes and Cocktails: Three Thanksgiving Recipes
By Rose Cahalan
Holiday cooking tends to be all about big, classic dishes: turkey and ham, stuffing and pie. But don’t forget about breakfast—you’ll need strength...
Cook ’em Horns Revisited: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
By Monica Riese
Baking a burnt-orange dessert for an audience of UT alumni could perhaps be perceived as pandering, but I’m far too excited about the wind rustling through...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor