Ranking UCSB’s most vegetarian-friendly dining halls

Pihu Jain reflects on her freshman dining hall experiences in an effort to determine which UCSB dining hall is the best for vegetarians.
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Seaweed & Sriracha rice: In leftovers we trust

Below is the curated, latest version of my favorite, and only, recipe I’ve ever concocted. 
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Happy accidents: the trials and tribulations in the search for artificial sweeteners

Stevia. Splenda. Equal. All are traditionally recognized as artificial sweeteners, found in every Starbucks and every Dunkin Donuts. But did you know that many of these sweeteners were discovered by a...
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Christmas chai latte: recreating the classic Dutch Bros holiday drink

A recipe inspired by the "Christmas Morning" drink from Dutch Bros.
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How mashed potatoes became a smash hit: A brief history

This beloved Thanksgiving side dish has origins that can be traced back 10,000 years ago to the Andes Mountain region.
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The flavor is: Naan Stop

Pihu Jain finds a taste of home at Isla Vista's Naan Stop.
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