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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Danielle Aguilar ramps up tamale production at La Mesa Tamales for the holiday rush. Aguilar’s father opened the store 21 years ago. (Photography by Tirion Morris/Arizona Sonora News)

Cornucopia of holiday foods traditional for Arizona

Tirion Morris November 30, 2017

Tamales are on the tip of everyone's tongue when thinking of holiday traditional foods in Southern Arizona, but they are not the only thing to adorn local tables. Traditions from a cornucopia of...

Triscuit biscuits are one of the dry goods that last well at food banks. The Tombstone Community Food Bank is currently collecting foods for the holidays. Photo by: Tirion Morris / Arizona Sonora News Service

Hunger persists in Cochise County

Tirion Morris October 18, 2017

Hunger gnaws at Cochise County citizens more than the average American. The poverty rate in Cochise County is 18.7 percent, according to the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau compared to the national rate...

The bountiful desert, and the ingredients it has to offer

The bountiful desert, and the ingredients it has to offer

Devon Walo April 30, 2017

  Tucson organizations have taken initiative to educate locals on the importance of incorporating native Arizona ingredients into their everyday diet. “Our main goal is to show people...

Hacienda Del Sol Executive Chef Bruce Yim prepares a lamb leg marinated in pesto. Photo by: Devon Walo

For Tucson chefs, international hype raises friendly competition

Devon Walo March 31, 2017

As it basks in the light of international recognition, Tucson has upped its game in the culinary world. Being labeled North America's first “City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO in December...

The Duce in Phoenix.

Arizona restaurants dish it out on national TV

Devon Walo February 20, 2017

American food meets reality television in Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri, which features restaurants around the country because of their unique and and intriguing...

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