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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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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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