On the Menu

Oh-so-good onion pasta

July 17, 2025 by

For maximum enjoyment, and especially if you haven’t seen “Holes,” I suggest you cook this recipe with your family and settle down for a whimsical summer evening of sweet onions and surreal stor...
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Zucchini & Tofu Pasta

July 10, 2025 by

After surviving the last grueling finals week of junior year, I came home eager to start my summer of rest and relaxation. Throughout the year, I had noticed that my cooking incorporated too many proc...
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Calling all East Coast Gauchos: El Presidente

July 7, 2025 by

After living in Southern California for two years now, it is a dreaded task to fly home to the East Coast and find authentic Mexican food. Nothing remotely compares to the authenticity you can find in...
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A short story about family recipes

June 26, 2025 by

I am three years old in my Dadi’s (paternal grandma in Hindi) Los Angeles home, sitting on her kitchen’s marble countertop, using her recycled cookie tins as drums. I watch as she kneads the dough...
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Back to our roots: Fijian fish suruwa

May 22, 2025 by and

We love this dish for many reasons; not only does it bring us closer together and foster a sense of community, but it also allows us to take pride in our unique culture by sharing traditions we value ...
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From Mom’s kitchen to mine: A tribute to the people who feed us

May 15, 2025 by

In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to give my own mother a shoutout, along with her food.
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The presidential menu

May 15, 2025 by

The A.S. Food Bank is facing future uncertainty for the first time in its existence. Will the program — and others like it — still exist in four years?
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Savoring Cinco de Mayo

May 8, 2025 by

In remembrance of the prolonged fight against colonialism in Central America, here are a few Aztecan-inspired salsas to incorporate into your Cinco de Mayo dishes this year.
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Sweeten your spring with thumbprint cookies

May 8, 2025 by

These thumbprint cookies are a sweet and simple reminder that spring has arrived.
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Creole calas: honoring the legacy of African diasporas

May 1, 2025 by

These rice fritters carry the rich culinary legacy of the African diaspora, telling a story of survival and how culture remains to persist despite attempts of erasure.
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Sustainable eating

April 24, 2025 by

This Earth Day, try implementing some of these practices into your everyday life to help protect our Earth.
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Dubai chocolate: the dessert taking the world by storm

April 17, 2025 by

If you’ve been on any food-related social media accounts on platforms like TikTok or Instagram, you may have seen the viral phenomenon of Dubai chocolate creeping into your feed (or taking over comp...
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Recovering like a pro: food, drinks and remedies after a party weekend

April 15, 2025 by

Whether you’re still recovering from Deltopia or know you’re going to be taking on similar adventures in the future, use this article to help guide your recovery to get back on your feet more quic...
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Sink or swim: what to eat before you dive into your next drink

April 15, 2025 by

I did my research, and here are some foods/drinks I’ve found that can protect your digestive system and equip you for a long day/night of drinking.
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In Review: KOZY Coffee enters a new era with new syrups and flavors

March 7, 2025 by

One of Isla Vista’s staples found on the corner of Pardall, KOZY Coffee recently made the switch from Monin syrups to house made syrups, elevating the quality and taste of their drinks.
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