On the Menu

Reviewing TikTok’s mini-confections cereal trend

March 9, 2023 by

Any miniature baked good is likely to turn soggy within seconds of touching milk. And yet, the world can’t get enough of it.
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What’s new in Old Town Goleta: Oat Bakery’s second location

March 2, 2023 by

In an area dominated by auto repair shops and decades-old restaurants, the Scandinavian bakery's presence will hopefully breathe new life into Old Town Goleta.
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Pad Thai-inspired shrimp and tofu noodles

March 2, 2023 by

In this bleak winter, frozen meals don’t really cut it anymore. You deserve to eat a delicious home-cooked meal that doesn’t require a plane or train ticket back home.
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Creaminal Minds: Ice Cream Sundaes on a Saturday

February 23, 2023 by

These sundaes are so good, they’re criminal.
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Mylestone BBQ: A stellar one man show

February 23, 2023 by

Mylestone BBQ is a must for barbeque lovers, or anyone looking to try a new spot in Goleta!
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I.V. Co-op hosts fair trade chocolate tasting

February 16, 2023 by

By buying fair trade products, such as chocolate, people can support farmers and give them more control over their own and their community’s future.
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Meet Sandra Adu Zelli, the British chef behind Gipsy Hill Bakery

February 15, 2023 by

The Santa Barbara-based chef has created pastry menus for local restaurants and collaborated with other restauranteurs before starting her own business.
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Chewy Molasses Cookies

February 12, 2023 by

Perfect for cozying up with a cup of tea, these chewy molasses cookies are warming, sweet, decadent and sure to help you get through the last throes of winter.
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Plan your week with easy sheet-pan combinations

February 12, 2023 by

Making a sheet-pan meal is like reading one of those choose-your-own-adventure books from the ’80s...
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Homemade heart-shaped pizza: a budget-friendly meal to make for your Valentine

February 9, 2023 by

Melt your Valentine's heart with a homecooked meal!
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Social media chefs are cooking up a storm

February 2, 2023 by

Whether or not viewers at home actually follow through with these chef's recipes, though, doesn’t matter — some are perfectly content with leaving it up to the experts. 
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Kuy Teav: A Cambodian noodle soup that will warm your heart

February 2, 2023 by

Cozy up with a bowl of kuy teav, a Khmer noodle soup resembling Vietnamese pho, but distinct enough to be its own separate dish.
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New restaurants, notable closures and food news in and around I.V.

January 26, 2023 by and

The Daily Nexus On the Menu Team wants to ring in the new year by highlighting some recent changes in Santa Barbara’s restaurant scene.
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(Olive Garden copycat) Chicken gnocchi soup: The ultimate rainy day recipe

January 26, 2023 by

Made in one pot in under an hour, this recipe takes less time than driving to the nearest Olive Garden in Oxnard!
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The best things I ate in 2022

January 19, 2023 by

Stephanie shares her favorite meals from Santa Barbara restaurants in 2022.
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