Collin McLeod | The Daily Nexus

October 20, 2016

My Mistakes With Meal Prep

By Collin McLeod

An On The Menu Editor attempts meal prep and learns the value of diversity

June 23, 2016

Yeah, I Like Horchata Colada!

By Collin McLeod

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

May 2, 2016

A Little ‘Taste of UCSB’

By Collin McLeod

"...if that was what post-college life looks like, then it is safe to say I cannot wait to graduate."

April 18, 2016

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Presents: Buena Onda

By Collin McLeod

"My mouth watered as I took in the smells around me: sage, barbeque smoke and a general respect for our planet"

April 7, 2016

The Unbreakable Bond of a Cookie Sandwich

By Collin McLeod

"The group of people I was studying with and I bonded over our religious experience, and it became a part of the basis of our friendship."

March 29, 2016

My (Too) Drunk Kitchen

By Collin McLeod

"At least Hannah Hart would be proud of us."

February 18, 2016

A Beer Virgin’s (Unreliable) Guide to State Street

By Collin McLeod

"Let’s get this straight: I don’t like beer. As a kid, my dad would offer me a few sips of his hellacious, hoppy, bubbly brew, and within seconds I’d realize precisely why I promised myself that beer would never di...

February 12, 2016

5 Ways El Niño Is Worse Than Your Ex

By Collin McLeod

Given the fact that California has been in a record-setting drought for the last five years, the promise of heavy rains and snow has given residents hope that they will not have to live in a time where fuckbois aren’t ...

January 29, 2016

7 Things Donald Trump Looks Like

By Collin McLeod

You have heard of him and you have seen him. He is the legendary Donald Trump. Now here are some different ways of seeing Donald Trump that really show why his appearance trumps the rest of his political platform.

January 28, 2016

Awaken Your Tastebuds With Wake Cup

By Collin McLeod

"There is one type of eatery that is beginning to outnumber I.V.’s most typical restaurants: boba shops."

January 14, 2016

Facebook, The Food Blog?

By Collin McLeod

It seems every time you scroll through Facebook these days, you are bombarded with quick recipe videos

November 18, 2015

Controversial Starbucks Cup Breaks Silence

By Collin McLeod

After weeks of silence, I have decided it is time for me to make my statement. I know many of you have been waiting for this moment, so I will keep this short and to the point. Why the hell are so many of you conflicted ...

November 18, 2015

My Take on Julia Child’s Ratatouille

By Collin McLeod

"You may get images of a small Disney rat cooking in a French kitchen, but I promise you this meal is much better than that."

November 10, 2015

Twitter Threatens Male Masculinity

By Collin McLeod

In case you missed it, Twitter unveiled a new way to show your appreciation of another person’s tweet this week. Instead of having the option to “favorite” a tweet with a star, you now “like” a tweet with a hea...

November 5, 2015

Trouble At Trader Joe’s

By Collin McLeod

"As we speak, Trader Joe’s faces a crisis bigger and far more important than anything humanity has ever faced in its history. We actually have to wait in a line to get our groceries."