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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Photo by Ryan Magee | Mercury Staff.

Whatcha Eatin’? Kimchi

March 10, 2019

Call me crazy, but I adore all things fermented, such as miso, kombucha or sauerkraut. Beyond the fact that eating fermented food offers a number of health benefits, fermented food just tastes more...

Photo by Ryan Magee | Mercury Staff.

Whatcha Eatin’? Middle Eastern Food

February 11, 2019

I’ve grown up eating Middle Eastern food at restaurants and parties because it’s my family’s favorite cuisine apart from our own Pakistani food. I was very familiar with the usual dishes such...

Photo by Ryan Magee | Mercury Staff.

Whatcha Eatin’? Brazilian Food

January 12, 2019

My knowledge of South American cuisine is, unfortunately, quite limited and mostly consists of what I’ve seen in pop culture and other forms of media. However, when I was approached by former Mercury...

Photo by Ryan Magee | Mercury Staff.

Momo: Nepali dumplings

September 29, 2018

It’s one thing to eat a dish completely different from that of your culture, but it’s another to create it yourself. I was fortunate enough to not only try momo, which are Nepali dumplings, but...

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Nuclear spicy noodles: We tried it so you don’t have to

September 17, 2018

When my news editor, Emaan Bangash, first approached me about joining her recently-established Chew Crew, I was enthusiastic. When she excitedly told me that the first food I’d be trying would be...

Photo by Ambarina Hasta | Mercury Staff.

Durian: The world’s smelliest fruit

September 4, 2018

The durian has been on my bucket list to try for years. Call me overdramatic for putting a fruit on my bucket list, but this extremely intimidating spiky fruit with a legendary ghastly smell sounded...

Members of UTD’s Gourmet Club gather several times per semester to catch up and share a meal. The club also teaches students how to cook healthy and affordable food. Photo by Chris Lin | Mercury Staff.

Gourmet Club offers taste of home

September 6, 2016

It was 7 p.m. in the Student Union. The regular hustle and bustle was in full swing. Behind the doors of the Gemini Room, however, a warm family dinner was underway. The Gourmet Club had its first meeting...

Liver damage

Liver damage

March 22, 2015

At its very basic, food is for survival. Then, if your wallet's thick enough, you could argue that food can be a delicacy. The perennial debate on vegetarian versus meat eaters will never end: both...

Review: Jack White's chunky guacamole

Review: Jack White’s chunky guacamole

February 20, 2015

If you’ve been on the internet at all recently, you’ve likely seen a headline with the words “Jack White” and “guacamole” in it. This article is no different. I’ve long been a fan of both...

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IHOP, bagel chain coming soon

July 7, 2014

Pancakes past midnight, a convenience store and more vegetarian offerings are only some of the new food choices students can look forward to in 2014 and 2015. Early morning commuters looking for a cup...

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