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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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Potato Kugel: Not your typical casserole

January 19, 2023 by

This potato kugel is practically a latke recipe but baked in a dish, creating a crisp exterior with a smooth and creamy interior texture.
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Christmas chai latte: recreating the classic Dutch Bros holiday drink

December 23, 2022 by

A recipe inspired by the "Christmas Morning" drink from Dutch Bros.
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Spread holiday cheer with this nonalcoholic cranberry pomegranate spritz

December 10, 2022 by

Destress during the holidays with this festive and flavorful mocktail!
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A Hainanese Chicken Friendsgiving

December 2, 2022 by

A somewhat nontraditional Friendsgiving, an introspective view on my journey making Hainanese Chicken, and how food brings people together.
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Salmon Wellington: A terrific turkey alternative

November 24, 2022 by

I sought to make a Thanksgiving main dish that incorporates complex flavors and is everything turkey is not: something with moistness and rich flavor that still feels ceremonious and special without n...
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Persimmon and plum crumble: a foolproof fall dessert

November 17, 2022 by

Stand out at the Thanksgiving dessert table with this melt-in-your-mouth fall treat!
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So you got invited to friendsgiving…

November 17, 2022 by

You got invited to a Friendsgiving. Great! Only one issue: You don’t know how to cook. We're here to help with a few easy-to-make ideas to bring to a potluck!
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How mashed potatoes became a smash hit: A brief history

November 17, 2022 by

This beloved Thanksgiving side dish has origins that can be traced back 10,000 years ago to the Andes Mountain region.
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“Medium Raw:” A Memoir by Anthony Bourdain

November 10, 2022 by

“Medium Raw” gives the reader an insightful and mature perspective of the industry while still maintaining the brutal honesty and vividity that makes his writing so engaging.
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Spice up your breakfast rotation with shakshuka!

November 10, 2022 by

There’s nothing homier than the lively, sweet aroma of this gorgeous dish.
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The flavor is: Naan Stop

November 10, 2022 by

Pihu Jain finds a taste of home at Isla Vista's Naan Stop.
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Why ratatouille is more than just a dish

November 3, 2022 by

Luc Le puts the recipe at the center of one of Pixar's greatest films to the test.
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Life, death and biscuits: Navigating grief through food

November 3, 2022 by

Katherine McCabe shares a personal essay about the value of food and family connections.
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Perfect Pumpkin Fall Fudge

October 27, 2022 by

There’s nothing that screams “fall” more than melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin spice fudge!
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