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More microwaves, please We need some microwaves. Most students can't afford to eat at the school cafeteria every day. Cafeteria food is pretty much just a treat. Think about it: a slice of pizza from the Pizza 73 in Building 6 costs $5, whereas you can order a...
A great cocktail is an elegant balance of disparate ingredients — at least, that’s what I gather from The Almanac’s bar manager, Joshua Meachem. He explains that the goal is to combine all five tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami — into a harmonious...
"We make literally everything from scratch," says Lex Boldireff of S’wich food, a seasonal food truck with a permanent location in MacEwan University’s Robbins building. The gourmet sandwich spot is every sandwich-lover’s dream, with freshly baked bread, handmade...
As the crisp leaves fall from the trees and the brisk air nips at my neck, my thoughts turn to food. I love cold weather because it provides the perfect excuse for eating hot, hearty meals. I love turning on the oven and baking carrots and onions until they...
Make healthy, fresh food from scratch, and be a gracious host — this is the doctrine of Lan’s Asian Grill. The family-owned Asian restaurant has brother and sister Tom and Monica Lim at its helm. Lan’s takes its name and, most importantly, the fresh cooking...