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Savoring Cinco de Mayo

May 8, 2025 by

In remembrance of the prolonged fight against colonialism in Central America, here are a few Aztecan-inspired salsas to incorporate into your Cinco de Mayo dishes this year.
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Sweeten your spring with thumbprint cookies

May 8, 2025 by

These thumbprint cookies are a sweet and simple reminder that spring has arrived.
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Creole calas: honoring the legacy of African diasporas

May 1, 2025 by

These rice fritters carry the rich culinary legacy of the African diaspora, telling a story of survival and how culture remains to persist despite attempts of erasure.
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Sustainable eating

April 24, 2025 by

This Earth Day, try implementing some of these practices into your everyday life to help protect our Earth.
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Dubai chocolate: the dessert taking the world by storm

April 17, 2025 by

If you’ve been on any food-related social media accounts on platforms like TikTok or Instagram, you may have seen the viral phenomenon of Dubai chocolate creeping into your feed (or taking over comp...
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Recovering like a pro: food, drinks and remedies after a party weekend

April 15, 2025 by

Whether you’re still recovering from Deltopia or know you’re going to be taking on similar adventures in the future, use this article to help guide your recovery to get back on your feet more quic...
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Sink or swim: what to eat before you dive into your next drink

April 15, 2025 by

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.
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In Review: KOZY Coffee enters a new era with new syrups and flavors

March 7, 2025 by

One of Isla Vista’s staples found on the corner of Pardall, KOZY Coffee recently made the switch from Monin syrups to house made syrups, elevating the quality and taste of their drinks.
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Much ado about mushrooms

February 27, 2025 by

While mushrooms may seem intimidating and strange with their unusual shapes, colors and textures, I encourage you to give them a try. You just might be pleasantly surprised.
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Brighten up your winters with mandarin cake

February 20, 2025 by

Brighten up your winters with mandarin cake  As the chill of winter settles in, nature offers a burst of sunshine in the form of citrus. While much of the produce aisle leans toward hearty root veget...
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Jave: the best breakfast you’ll have

February 20, 2025 by

Every weekend that I visit home, a couple things are certain: one, I’ll be forcefully woken by 9 a.m. no matter how many movies were watched the night before, and two, jave will be served for breakf...
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Chocolate covered strawberries: sharing your love this Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2025 by

This is how I was taught love — as something to be shared, filling hearts and bellies alike, the kind of contentment you feel when someone you adore enjoys their favorite foods, feeling full just wa...
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Dinner for Two: A Valentine’s Day Cooking Adventure

February 13, 2025 by

Why not celebrate this holiday with your significant other by having a romantic dinner you cooked together? 
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Ai Cha: bringing new options to IV

February 10, 2025 by

You might have heard of the robots taking over Isla Vista. Or maybe you’ve walked past the Ai Cha storefront and personally seen the claw-machine-looking gadget encased in a pink box machine. In eit...
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The only vegan mac and cheese you’ll ever need (and actually want to eat)

February 4, 2025 by

In light (or should I say dark) of the cold Isla Vista nights, there comes a time when you have to stop ordering takeout and dive into a new recipe. This hearty pasta dish will leave you more than sat...
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