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Britannia Roskelly is a UA student with a passion for high gastronomy on a budget. Follow her on Instagram at @balboa_kitchen.

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Broke Student Cooking: Romanesco Broccoli & Purple Cauliflower Salad
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Broke Student Cooking: Romanesco Broccoli & Purple Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli and cauliflower variants are glamorous. Romanesco especially is unusual enough to beautify a plate while remaining nutritious and easy to prepare. For this recipe, Romanesco broccoli and purple cauliflower meet

Jul 20, 20152 min read
Broke Student Cooking: Prickly Pear Palmiers
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Broke Student Cooking: Prickly Pear Palmiers

Picnic and potluck season is upon us! Bring these unique prickly pear palmiers that are deceptively simple to the party and everyone will be begging for more. Cooking Utensils Parchment paper […]

Jul 13, 20153 min read
Broke Student Cooking: Italian Tuna Salad
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Broke Student Cooking: Italian Tuna Salad

With summer comes many lovely things – swimming, cold showers, picnics, and loads of sunshine. You can count on this no mess, no fuss Italian tuna salad recipe to provide a serious […]

Jul 6, 20151 min read
Broke Student Cooking: Tomatillo Gazpacho
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Broke Student Cooking: Tomatillo Gazpacho

While tomatillo gazpacho may sound fancy, it’s actually easy to make. This soup is healthy, inexpensive, and above all, refreshing. Tomatillo Gazpacho Recipe Cooking Utensils Cutting board Knife Blender ADVERTISEMENT […]

Jun 29, 20151 min read
Broke Student Cooking: Chicken Tikka Masala
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Broke Student Cooking: Chicken Tikka Masala

More often than not, students (and non-students) have to choose between getting a few extra hours of sleep or taking the time to cook a homemade meal. With slow-cooked chicken tikka masala, […]

Jun 22, 20154 min read
Broke Student Cooking: Cheapskate Cake (aka Desperado Delight)
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Broke Student Cooking: Cheapskate Cake (aka Desperado Delight)

So, it’s the end of the month and you’ve already raided the house to appease your sweet tooth. The cupboards are bare and you can’t get dessert off your mind. There […]

Jun 15, 20152 min read
Broke Student Cooking: BBQ Pork & Mango Wontons
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Broke Student Cooking: BBQ Pork & Mango Wontons

This unusual combination of barbecue sauce, pork, and mangoes is tasty, satisfying and a bit fancy. Serve as an appetizer for entertaining or simply indulge yourself. You can boast that you ate fresh fruit […]

Jun 8, 20153 min read
Broke Student Cooking: Banango Ice Cream
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Broke Student Cooking: Banango Ice Cream

As we head into Tucson’s hot summer months, this homemade Banango Ice Cream should help you keep cool. And, it’s kind of healthy too. Easy and inexpensive, this banana-meets-mango ice cream recipe – which […]

Jun 1, 20152 min read
Broke Student Cooking: Grilled Cheese Surprise
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Broke Student Cooking: Grilled Cheese Surprise

Broke Student cooking features delicious items dreamed and cooked up by UA student, Britannia Roskelly. Follow Britannia on Instagram at @balboa_kitchen. Who doesn’t love the humble grilled cheese? Whether you’re exhaust

May 18, 20153 min read

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Chilaquiles bring together crispy tortilla chips, salsa, eggs, and cheese in one skillet. Tucson cooks have made the dish their own, and each restaurant adds a different twist. Some go heavy on red or green sauce, others split the two, and many top the plate with a fried or poached egg. From a downtown café to a Marana staple, here are the best spots in town to order chilaquiles.

More on Tucsonfoodie.com🔥Chilaquiles bring together crispy tortilla chips, salsa, eggs, and cheese in one skillet. Tucson cooks have made the dish their own, and each restaurant adds a different twist. Some go heavy on red or green sauce, others split the two, and many top the plate with a fried or poached egg. From a downtown café to a Marana staple, here are the best spots in town to order chilaquiles. More on Tucsonfoodie.com🔥
Weekend brunch at @losmilicsvineyards🌞

Los Milics Vineyards Tucson is now serving brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm at its downtown Tucson tasting room, with dinner continuing from 4-9pm. 

The brunch menu is built to pair with Los Milics’ estate-grown Sonoita wines, plus curated flights, cocktails, and local beer. Expect house-made focaccia, charcuterie, fried halloumi, salads, eggs in purgatory, breakfast burritos, a K4 Ranch burger, a Bourdain sandwich, a confit BLT, and plenty of sweet options.

There are also vegan choices, including avocado toast and focaccia French toast, plus dairy-free oat milk gelato.

📍 98 E. Congress St.
🍳 Brunch: Sat. & Sun., 11am-4pm 
🍷 Dinner: 4-9pm

Weekend reservations are recommended!
More in @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
Video clips by @addiewankenobi 
#tucsonfoodie #downtowntucsonWeekend brunch at @losmilicsvineyards🌞 Los Milics Vineyards Tucson is now serving brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm at its downtown Tucson tasting room, with dinner continuing from 4-9pm. The brunch menu is built to pair with Los Milics’ estate-grown Sonoita wines, plus curated flights, cocktails, and local beer. Expect house-made focaccia, charcuterie, fried halloumi, salads, eggs in purgatory, breakfast burritos, a K4 Ranch burger, a Bourdain sandwich, a confit BLT, and plenty of sweet options. There are also vegan choices, including avocado toast and focaccia French toast, plus dairy-free oat milk gelato. 📍 98 E. Congress St. 🍳 Brunch: Sat. & Sun., 11am-4pm 🍷 Dinner: 4-9pm Weekend reservations are recommended! More in @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Video clips by @addiewankenobi #tucsonfoodie #downtowntucson
JUST 2 DAYS AWAY!🎉

@hubdowntown and @pueblovida are bringing together four thoughtfully crafted courses and four perfectly paired beers for an evening in HUB’s Library Lounge.

The four-course dinner includes an 8 oz pour of Pueblo Vida with each dish:

→ Wildcat (Sonoran Amber Lager) + Beef Carpaccio
→ Watermelon Lime Shortcut (Fruited Kettle Sour) + Ahi Tuna Crisp
→ Hef (Wheat Ale) + Roasted Chicken Thigh
→ Cereus (Hazy IPA) + Baja Fish & Chips

• Wednesday, August 12
• 6 PM
• HUB’s Library Lounge
• $55++ per person

Seats are limited! Get your tickets through the link in @hubdowntown’s bio🍻

Photos courtesy of @hubdowntown @pueblovida 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsoneventsJUST 2 DAYS AWAY!🎉 @hubdowntown and @pueblovida are bringing together four thoughtfully crafted courses and four perfectly paired beers for an evening in HUB’s Library Lounge. The four-course dinner includes an 8 oz pour of Pueblo Vida with each dish: → Wildcat (Sonoran Amber Lager) + Beef Carpaccio → Watermelon Lime Shortcut (Fruited Kettle Sour) + Ahi Tuna Crisp → Hef (Wheat Ale) + Roasted Chicken Thigh → Cereus (Hazy IPA) + Baja Fish & Chips • Wednesday, August 12 • 6 PM • HUB’s Library Lounge • $55++ per person Seats are limited! Get your tickets through the link in @hubdowntown’s bio🍻 Photos courtesy of @hubdowntown @pueblovida #tucsonfoodie #tucsonevents
SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK KICKOFF PARTY🍸

Tucson’s biggest culinary week of the year starts with a celebration at @Thetreasury1929! Join Tucson Foodie on Monday, August 31, from 5–8 pm for the official @Sonoranrestaurantweek Kickoff Party.

Enjoy tasting stations from participating Sonoran Restaurant Week restaurants, plus a dedicated station from The Treasury’s culinary team. Sip on two signature cocktails featuring @donjuliotequila and @rombauervineyards, with beverage service by @breakthrubevaz. 

The night also includes live music from a DJ, photo booths, and access to all three floors of one of downtown Tucson’s most historic venues.

The Treasury 1929
Monday, August 31, 5–8 p.m.
$46 • 21+ with valid ID

Tickets are extremely limited to keep the tasting experience intimate. Grab yours while they last!

🎟️ LINK IN BIO 

Photos courtesy of @thetreasury1929 
#tucsonfoodie #tucsonnewsSONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK KICKOFF PARTY🍸 Tucson’s biggest culinary week of the year starts with a celebration at @Thetreasury1929! Join Tucson Foodie on Monday, August 31, from 5–8 pm for the official @Sonoranrestaurantweek Kickoff Party. Enjoy tasting stations from participating Sonoran Restaurant Week restaurants, plus a dedicated station from The Treasury’s culinary team. Sip on two signature cocktails featuring @donjuliotequila and @rombauervineyards, with beverage service by @breakthrubevaz. The night also includes live music from a DJ, photo booths, and access to all three floors of one of downtown Tucson’s most historic venues. The Treasury 1929 Monday, August 31, 5–8 p.m. $46 • 21+ with valid ID Tickets are extremely limited to keep the tasting experience intimate. Grab yours while they last! 🎟️ LINK IN BIO Photos courtesy of @thetreasury1929 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews