Why Working on a Farm Has Been One of My Favorite College Experiences

April 1, 2016 by

"Oftentimes, we get so engrossed in to-do lists, midterms and dirty dishes that we don’t give ourselves the proper time for self-care."
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How to Fail at Being Vegan in Two Days

January 7, 2016 by

An On The Menu Writer attempts to cut out all animal-based products and proves that willpower cannot not defeat the almighty dairy gods
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Former Gaucho Teaches Us How to Ball on a Budget

October 15, 2015 by

A UCSB alumnus has created a resource for her fellow gauchos to find great deals on local Santa Barbara restuarants
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Eating Around the World in San Diego

September 17, 2015 by

San Diego is home to many different cultures that make it a great destination to visit. While you're there try some of these awesome restaurants to send your taste buds on a trip around the world.
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Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Soup With Rosemary

September 8, 2015 by

Getting wisdom teeth removed can ruin your mood and your appetite but this creamy soup concoction can be a saving grace in a world where solid food is not permitted
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Pesto With A Twist

August 7, 2015 by

A new take on the delicious sauce that is pesto, only this time with asparagus instead of basil, super easy and very yummy
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“Fed Up” and Hungry for Change

June 25, 2015 by

An insightful documentary titled "Fed Up" enlightened one of our writers to investigate the true costs of cooking at home versus the processed fast food
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Need a Restaurant for Your Celebratory Dinner?

June 5, 2015 by

Have plans for a nice celebratory meal to mark the huge milestone you have accomplished, On The Menu has compiled a list of restaurants for all your dining experiences
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Memorial Day Recipes: Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad

May 21, 2015 by

"This dish is the perfect, sneaky way to get those salad-haters a dose of their veggies disguised with vibrant colors and flavor"
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Shabbat Shalom: Finding Home

May 15, 2015 by

Santa Barbara Hillel offers free Shabbat dinner on Friday nights at 8 p.m. for UCSB and SBCC students combined and On the Menu has got the dish on this dinner
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Mom-day Memoirs: The Saturday Crepe Ritual

May 7, 2015 by

"I learned to appreciate the simplicity of dishes because of my mom. She made me realize that it isn’t about how many things you could tower onto a single plate, but about taking the time to really ...
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Umami! Begin the Flavor Revolution

May 4, 2015 by

"After personally experiencing the umami marvel, I am fully an active advocate of this notion. As in, I’m in the process of printing t-shirts, creating a blog and founding a festival dedicated solel...
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