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Ain’t No Challaback Girl: Chocolate-Pumpkin Babkallah

October 27, 2022 by

This pumpkin chocolate babkallah will be the best dessert you’ll eat during this autumnal equinox!
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Quite a catch: the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival

October 20, 2022 by and

All things seafood and maritime, the free community event showcased the ocean’s freshest ingredients.
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Chicken Adobo: A Filipino chicken stew

October 20, 2022 by

This recipe is my attempt at recreating my lolo’s chicken adobo and is easy and simple to make, as well as being warm and hearty, perfect for the fall and winter.
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New Restaurants, Notable Closures and Food News in and Around I.V.

October 14, 2022 by

Santa Barbara’s food scene is unique and ever changing; here's a roundup of some recent news!
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Kick off Soup Season with a Cozy Bowl of Broccoli Soup

October 14, 2022 by

The next time you finish a long day of classes and bike rides in the cold, warm yourself up with a cozy blanket and a cup of broccoli soup!
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Oyster Mushroom Faux Chicken Tenders

October 14, 2022 by

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 bec...
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Two refreshing mocktail recipes and a discussion about the nonalcoholic beverage market

October 7, 2022 by

From alcohol-free beer to premixed mocktails, skipping out on alcohol can still be fun, flavorful and accessible.
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Goleta Lemon Festival: A Celebration of More than Citrus

September 29, 2022 by

Though advertised as a celebration of citrus, the event better reflected an end-of-summer celebration of all things Goleta: local produce, businesses, music and community. 
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Portabella Mushroom Steak and Broccolini

September 29, 2022 by

This dish is full of fresh flavors and hearty goodness!
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Hummus Republic: Mediterranean Fast Casual Comes to I.V.

September 22, 2022 by

After a long wait spent salivating at the sign on the empty building, Hummus Republic finally opened on May 26, 2022. I’ve had it twice since its opening, both experiences being pretty positive. 
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End-of-summer nectarine basil salad

September 22, 2022 by

This isn’t your average Sunday brunch fruit salad.
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A more sophisticated take on the classic PB&J

September 22, 2022 by

When I was younger, eating lunch at school seemed so seamless. This PB&J for grown-ups has everything that I loved as a kid with an elevated twist.
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Navigating Food Insecurity at UCSB: A Resource Guide

August 25, 2022 by and

We’ve compiled this list of resources in hopes to prepare students for any food insecurity the coming months and years might bring. 
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Sunshine Cake: A Citrusy Summer Treat

July 8, 2022 by

This sponge cake is quick and simple to make, and a perfect summer treat for those who don’t love cavity-level sweetness in their desserts.
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Black Bean Tostadas with Pickled Cabbage

June 28, 2022 by

The many textures of the dish — the crunchy tortilla, the creamy bean base and the slightly crisp pickled vegetables — layer together to make a refreshing bite. 
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