On the Menu

Take a Trip to Six Flags and Dine at the Tea Gardens

September 22, 2016 by Kelsey Ferrara

"Small tables and chairs are scattered next to a beautiful garden decorated with wind chimes and bird feeders. "
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Everything You Need To Know About Brewing Coffee

September 22, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

The self-proclaimed bean queen has got a few words of wisdom on how to buy , grind and store your favorite cup o' joe
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The Cider Series: Return of the Fermentalist

September 21, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

The Fermentalist is back and and ready to taste her concoctions. Four different varieties, including a hard lemonade, make for some interesting results.
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On the Menu gives you a compilation of the pros and cons of each coffee shop in Isla Vista. Sierra Deak / Daily Nexus

Eyes Wide Open: A Guide to Isla Vista Coffee

August 25, 2016 by Marisa Ratchford

"...as most of you know, not all coffee is the same, and certainly not all coffee shops are equal"
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The Cider Series: Capped and Carbonated

August 16, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

The end is in sight as the final touches in bottling, flavoring and carbonation are added to the first Proulx Brew.
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The Cider Series: The Second Coming

July 25, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

This installment of homebrewing adventures brings firsthand taste tests, secondary fermentation and a third jug of brew.
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The Cider Series: The Brew Begins

July 15, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

Part one of a series documenting one girl's quest to brew her own hard cider
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Lots of Leftover Lasagna

July 8, 2016 by Kelsey Ferrara

"My mom still breaks out this recipe for me and my brother when we need a pick-me-up and now I cook it whenever I’m feeling sick of Ramen noodles and frozen dinners"
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Yeah, I Like Horchata Colada!

June 23, 2016 by Collin McLeod

"Summertime brings to mind a flurry of fruity, frozen alcoholic drinks for those of us who are over 21."
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The Perfect Beach Barbecue

June 23, 2016 by Marisa Ratchford

" Now, this isn’t a cookie-cutter list that requires exact following of instructions, but if you loosely follow this plan, then your summer barbecue will be an Americana sanctuary"
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Spice Up the Summer with Hard Rootbeer

June 23, 2016 by Kelli Filbin

"I salute those that embrace the well-defined taste, but to those of you who turn your backs on this soda-sounding, childish refreshment, it is my goal to change your mind and spice up your life!"
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