Pihu Jain

May 7, 2026

A Solvang morning

By Pihu Jain

Of all the places to set up a small Danish town, our coastal locale of Santa Barbara might seem to be an odd choice. Why not on the East coast, where most European settlers made their mark? For Benedict Nordentoft, Jens ...

February 14, 2026

My first valentine

By Pihu Jain

For as long as I can remember, my dad has given me and my sister each a rose (and my mother a bouquet, of course) every Valentine’s Day. The roses given each year are his way of trying to show us love in a way we grew ...

February 6, 2026

Baked cauliflower, easy & cheesy

By Pihu Jain

Ovens have been a point of contention throughout my culinary exploits. I shudder to bake or broil, often sticking to the Pillsbury easy-bake chocolate chip cookies or assembling the dish for others to bake and test for t...

January 29, 2026

This two-ingredient Japanese cheesecake recipe is nothing to Bi-scoff at

By Pihu Jain

When it comes to cooking, I am often a creature of simple mind: I see a viral, low-effort, low-stakes recipe, I go ahead and try it. This inclination has led me to some of the best (tanghulu, oh my) and worst (frozen Spr...

October 30, 2025

Quick & Easy Peanut Noodles

By Pihu Jain

Peanut noodles are an obsession of mine that I continue to come back to (aka most days of the week). I’ve previously shared a recipe for fiery-peanut noodles, but sometimes I crave a more subtle peanut flavor without t...

October 2, 2025

Getting zesty at the Goleta Lemon Festival 2025

By Pihu Jain

September 17, 2025

Tanghulu: the refreshing crunch you need this summer

By Pihu Jain

My friends and I often love to whip up some cool and cute desserts we’ve seen on the internet. We’ve tried the viral frozen Sprite gummies, frozen sour grapes and many more I can’t recall but they are taking up at ...

August 15, 2025

Green chili grilled cheese

By Pihu Jain

My biggest issue is spice. Specifically, the lack of it in so much of what I eat. My dad told me when I was younger, even to this day actually, that if I keep going down this path, I’ll burn off my taste buds and lose ...

July 10, 2025

Zucchini & Tofu Pasta

By Pihu Jain

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 processed foods and not ...

April 15, 2025

Sink or swim: what to eat before you dive into your next drink

By Pihu Jain

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.