On the Menu

April 13, 2023

Battle of the Dairy-Free Yogurts

By Cindy Phan

Switching to a dairy-free diet should not mean giving up eating your favorite foods. While some products are definitely hit-or-miss, there are so many exciting dairy-free alternatives to try.

April 13, 2023

Pineapple bean salsa with smashed potatoes

By Maya Salem

Between the fresh sweetness of the pineapple and the addictive crunch of the potatoes, I find myself looking forward to this meal all day.

April 4, 2023

Panino: A vegetarian-friendly, local sandwich spot

By Stephanie Gerson

This humble-looking lunch spot serves up Italian-inspired sandwiches and salads made with the freshest ingredients. Plus they have a substantial vegetarian menu!

March 28, 2023

One-pan butternut squash saute

By Maya Salem

This one-pan butternut squash saute has become my go-to weekday meal. It’s warm, it’s vegetarian and its lavish, earthy flavors just hit the spot during winter.

March 12, 2023

A family favorite: Sopes

By Mari Villalpando-Ortega

Simple yet flavorful dishes, like these sopes with chicken, just feel like home.

March 9, 2023

Raspberry Olive Oil Hamantaschen

By Joey Sable

Hamantaschen are usually made and eaten around the Purim holiday, but they are so delectable and easy to eat that you will crave them year-round. 

March 9, 2023

Reviewing TikTok’s mini-confections cereal trend

By Abigail Monti

Any miniature baked good is likely to turn soggy within seconds of touching milk. And yet, the world can’t get enough of it.

March 2, 2023

What’s new in Old Town Goleta: Oat Bakery’s second location

By Stephanie Gerson

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.

March 2, 2023

Pad Thai-inspired shrimp and tofu noodles

By Valerie Fu

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.

February 23, 2023

Creaminal Minds: Ice Cream Sundaes on a Saturday

By Abigail Nguyen

These sundaes are so good, they’re criminal.

February 23, 2023

Mylestone BBQ: A stellar one man show

By Chace Duma

Mylestone BBQ is a must for barbeque lovers, or anyone looking to try a new spot in Goleta!

February 16, 2023

I.V. Co-op hosts fair trade chocolate tasting

By Maya Salem

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.

February 15, 2023

Meet Sandra Adu Zelli, the British chef behind Gipsy Hill Bakery

By Stephanie Gerson

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

February 12, 2023

Chewy Molasses Cookies

By Katherine McCabe

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.

February 12, 2023

Plan your week with easy sheet-pan combinations

By Abigail Monti

Making a sheet-pan meal is like reading one of those choose-your-own-adventure books from the ’80s...

February 9, 2023

Homemade heart-shaped pizza: a budget-friendly meal to make for your Valentine

By Stephanie Gerson

Melt your Valentine's heart with a homecooked meal!