Nina Timofeyeva

August 3, 2024

Sunshine, summer and smoothies

By Nina Timofeyeva

It’s sweltering outside and you’re in need of something that will cool you, not only from the outside but the inside as well. There is one solution that remains not only manageable but actually improves the situation...

May 23, 2024

Recent food news you may have missed

By Nina Timofeyeva

When I open Apple News+, I often see suspiciously frequent discoveries of new planets and asteroids, what Kim Kardashian wore to her pilates class, and the random actions of Florida men. What I don’t see are the update...

May 10, 2024

In Photos | Pardall Carnival

By Nina Timofeyeva

On Sunday April 28, the Associated Students organization held the annual Pardall Carnival, marking the beginning of sunnier, warmer spring weather. The carnival featured the recognizable Ferris wheel set up in the middle...

May 9, 2024

OTM presents: a collection of family recipes for Mother’s Day

By Abigail Monti, Urmi Mandal, Nina Timofeyeva, Pihu Jain

In preparation for Mother’s Day — coming up on Sunday, May 12 — On the Menu writers came together to compile a list of our favorite family recipes.

April 23, 2024

In Photos | Health and Wellness brings free meals to students

By Nina Timofeyeva

Since 2016, the UC Santa Barbara Health & Wellness committee has been organizing programs and events to educate students about nutrition and cooking. Not only does the organization focus on cooking education, but the...

April 11, 2024

Free tacos from local vendors attract hundreds at Deltopia

By Nina Timofeyeva

Hundreds of hungry students descended upon the tents serving tacos at the Isla Vista Spring Festival, and one could practically feel the hunger radiating from these jaded party-goers. Four brave local restaurants dished ...

April 1, 2024

Protein-packed snacks

By Nina Timofeyeva

With the plethora of snack options available, how do you ensure you're getting enough protein without sacrificing taste or convenience?

February 29, 2024

An ode to cottage cheese

By On The Menu Editor, Nina Timofeyeva

Despite its lack of prominent marketing and general tendency to get put on the back shelf, cottage cheese has recently started to gain popularity.

January 25, 2024

Flu vs. Food

By Nina Timofeyeva

With stress levels rising during the start of winter quarter and the weather starting to turn colder, catching a cold may be imminent. Fortunately, we can turn to certain foods to help combat illness and strengthen immun...

January 6, 2024

10 international holiday cookies

By Nina Timofeyeva

Cookie making around the holidays is a common tradition in households all over the world. Here are 10 traditional holiday cookie recipes from countries around the globe.

December 5, 2023

International Education Week: Exploring the Asian Landscape

By Nina Timofeyeva

Students gathered at the MultiCultural Center to learn about Asian cuisine from student leaders Stephanie Luong and Leanne Ly on Nov. 13. The two who showed attendees how to prepare both a vegetarian and a meat-based kim...

November 30, 2023

The hundred-year history of candy canes and how to use them this holiday season

By Nina Timofeyeva

This holiday season, treat yourself or your loved ones to some traditional, festive candy canes and appreciate their rich history to get into the festive spirit.

November 16, 2023

Celebrating Native cuisine for American Indian Heritage Month

By Nina Timofeyeva

Many of the typical dishes we see on our tables for Thanksgiving were common staples of the Native American culture, still, many dishes of the Native communities remain unknown to the majority of Americans.