Alternative Eating

October 14, 2022

Oyster Mushroom Faux Chicken Tenders

By Chace Duma

If you’re looking to reduce your meat intake, add this recipe to your “quick weeknight dinners” list or just do something with that bunch of oyster mushrooms you bought at the farmers market because of how pretty t...

May 5, 2022

Plant-Based/Keto Ice Cream: A History and Review

By Abigail Monti

I encourage you to give plant-based and/or keto ice creams a try — with dozens of brands and flavors on the market, you’re bound to find one you love.

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 14, 2022

“Say Cheese!” Vegan Cheese Alternatives at the I.V. Food Co-op

By Yuriko Chavez, Haydin Zogaric

On April 6th, the Isla Vista Food Cooperative hosted a vegan cheese tasting for vegans and non-vegans alike, so we went to see what it was all about!

March 31, 2022

Cacio e Pepe Two Ways

By Melvin Ventura, Albert Pham

A blend of cheese, pepper and pasta makes cacio e pepe one of the most simple pasta dishes that you could make.

March 4, 2022

Instant Pot Vegan Chili

By Sarah Hamidi

Instant Pot Vegan Chili is a quick and easy recipe that can cook while you're studying!

February 3, 2022

Three Winter Soup Recipes

By Dominique D'Lima

Have you been feeling like all the food you’re eating is just too solid?

December 10, 2021

A Meat-Eater’s Foray into Plant-Based Eating

By Chace Duma

I decided to challenge myself to eat plant-based for a week and it went...

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.

November 4, 2021

Lilac Patisserie Review

By Maya Ades

Lilac Pâtisserie, a gluten-free bakery and café located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, is a delicious stop whether you are gluten-free, or just looking for a great meal!

October 28, 2021

Spooky Vegan Curry

By Katherine McCabe

If you want something savory but still want to partake in the festive food season, this spooky vegan curry is for you!

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.