International students show culinary skills
The annual International Food Fair transformed the Student Union Building into a miniature model of the globe, inviting students and faculty on a culinary adventure last week. This year’s fair surpassed even the high expectations of returning students and faculty.
“It’s really good; I come every time,” said Jennifer Watkins, a junior French and toxicology major from Covington.
“I like these kinds of things because they have a lot of vegetarian food.”
Themis Jacobus, a Spanish professor, gladly represented Brazil with Brigadeiros, a chocolate dessert.
“Usually for children’s birthdays it’s the most popular. You have to make a lot because it’s all going to be gone fast,” she said.
While the names may have been difficult to master, good food is a global language.
Marcello Gomez, a biology freshman from Ecuador, was intrigued by the food he tasted.
“I don’t know what this is, but it’s really good. I’ve always liked to try different things,” Gomez said.
The 50 cent tickets and free drinks made the fair an affordable experience, and the money raised during it can go to students’ own funds or be donated to a club.
Moustafa El Sayed, a junior biology major from Egypt, said that he was selling desserts at the food fair to raise money for a trip the Muslim Student Association is planning to take.
