Stephanie Gerson

September 22, 2022

A more sophisticated take on the classic PB&J

By Stephanie Gerson

When I was younger, eating lunch at school seemed so seamless. This PB&J for grown-ups has everything that I loved as a kid with an elevated twist.

August 25, 2022

Navigating Food Insecurity at UCSB: A Resource Guide

By Stephanie Gerson, Chace Duma

We’ve compiled this list of resources in hopes to prepare students for any food insecurity the coming months and years might bring. 

June 28, 2022

Black Bean Tostadas with Pickled Cabbage

By Stephanie Gerson

The many textures of the dish — the crunchy tortilla, the creamy bean base and the slightly crisp pickled vegetables — layer together to make a refreshing bite. 

June 16, 2022

Reflecting on PLNT PWRD MRKT’s Short Time in Montecito

By Stephanie Gerson

PLNT PWRD MRKT has brought upcoming brands to the store’s shelves and presented plant-based eating in a fun, creative way that accepts all types of customers without an ounce of judgment. 

May 27, 2022

Daily Nexus “Best Of” Winners 2021-22

By Sierra Vakili, Valerie Fu, Emily Kocis, J. Matteo Wharton, Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer, Daniela Gomez, Garret Harcourt, Stephanie Gerson, Marisol Cruz, Sindhu Ananthavel

The Nexus surveys the UCSB student community annually to pick the best locations and services within the local area based on voting through a Google Form. The winners of our survey are listed here.

April 28, 2022

Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos

By Stephanie Gerson

These jackfruit taquitos make the perfect appetizer, and will definitely be a crowd pleaser at your next gathering!

April 21, 2022

Farmers Market Finds: Camino Real Marketplace

By Yuriko Chavez, Stephanie Gerson

The Goleta farmers market prides itself with unbeatable prices, high-quality produce and the most welcoming vendors.

March 31, 2022

What to Eat in Santa Cruz County

By Stephanie Gerson

Much like Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz has a relaxed vibe that translates into the food it has to offer. 

February 17, 2022

Decolonizing Our Plates and Reframing the Standards of Health

By Stephanie Gerson

Why is the epitome of health always depicted as a thin white woman eating a salad?

December 29, 2021

Breaking Down The Top Food Trends of 2021

By Stephanie Gerson

Have some of 2021's food trends become staples in our diets or are they just fads?

December 8, 2021

Vegan Jelly Donuts For Hanukkah

By Stephanie Gerson

Dare I say these might be better than Krispy Kreme’s?

November 24, 2021

EAB’s Green Chef Competition Puts Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes to the Test

By Stephanie Gerson

On Nov. 19-20, the Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) challenged students to create plant-based Thanksgiving dishes for their quarterly Green Chef cooking competition.

October 28, 2021

Homemade and Allergen-Friendly Halloween Candy

By Stephanie Gerson

These three homemade candy recipes will make Halloween for those with allergies so much easier. Happy Halloween!

October 21, 2021

Love To Cook It: The Cookbook Every Plant-Based Eater Needs To Own

By Stephanie Gerson

As someone who follows a plant-based diet, it’s so refreshing to finally see a vegan-friendly cookbook that includes some recipes I know I’ll love and others to try when I’m feeling more adventurous.

September 30, 2021

A Student’s Guide to Sustainable Grocery Shopping

By Stephanie Gerson

Shopping more sustainably and consciously is a lot easier than you might think! Here are a few pointers to get you started.

July 2, 2021

Three Plant-Based Summer Meals to Beat the Heat

By Stephanie Gerson

Here are three plant-based recipes that require little to no cooking, to help you beat the heat!