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Britannia Roskelly

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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IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. 

Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.
THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 

@Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. 

Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. 

The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. 

WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave.
TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION: 
• Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID 
• Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups
• Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID

ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 @Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave. TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free SPECIAL ADMISSION: • Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID • Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups • Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.
Anne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. 

Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
Photos by @sea_lyonAnne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyon
Scratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜

@ikkyu.tucson 
@jaramencurry 
@kiwamiramenbar 
@kukai___ 
@marujapanesenoodle 
@maruplusaz 
@obonsushi 
@raijinramen 
@theramenbartucson 
@tossfriedchickennramen 

More guides on Tucsonfoodie.comScratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜 @ikkyu.tucson @jaramencurry @kiwamiramenbar @kukai___ @marujapanesenoodle @maruplusaz @obonsushi @raijinramen @theramenbartucson @tossfriedchickennramen More guides on Tucsonfoodie.com