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Three Protein-full Recipes

Upgrade your breakfasts with some of these high-protein recipes!
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Black-Owned Restaurants in Santa Barbara

In honor of Black History Month, we would like to take a moment to highlight a few Black-owned restaurants and food businesses in the Santa Barbara area.
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Three Fantastic Black Content Creators in the “Health and Wellness” Food Space

Here are some of my favorite Black content creators within the “health and wellness” food space. These creators bring nuance, creativity and fun to a space bogged down by monotony. 
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Decolonizing Our Plates and Reframing the Standards of Health

Why is the epitome of health always depicted as a thin white woman eating a salad?
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CLCRC and MENASA CRC Share Ways to Cook Cultural Food on a Budget

On Feb. 2 the cultural resource centers presented their own recipes that result in a quick and easy meal with low-cost ingredients. 
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Red Wine Risotto for Two

Risotto is romantic. Red wine is romantic. Why not put the two together this Valentine’s Day?
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Valentine’s Day Desserts

Make your Valentine’s Day a little sweeter with these easy and tasty desserts!
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The Best Desserts in the OC

Orange County is a vast Southern California paradise filled with beaches, theme parks and most importantly: amazing food.
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A Simple Yet Elegant Valentine’s Day Dinner

If, like me, you’re looking to treat your significant other to a special evening, this meal is perfect.
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Three Winter Soup Recipes

Have you been feeling like all the food you’re eating is just too solid?
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Half Baked Harvest & A Weekend Refresh

With an easy, homemade jam swirled through a vanilla cake batter and a decadent, white chocolate frosting, this cake is a simple yet delicious way to impress your friends or family.
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A Guide to Southern Cooking

Time to be spontaneous and take a chance at cooking some unique and delicious Southern recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied!
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Grace’s Guide to Trader Joe’s

I sit down with my good friend Grace, a second-year environmental science major and spirited TJ’s employee, to hear her tips on how anyone can maximize their enjoyment of this grocery wonder. 
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Brothy Beans with Mushrooms

A super perfect, toasty, brothy, soupy bean recipe for a chilly, insulation-free I.V. night.
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Janchi-Guksu

Traditionally for large gatherings, janchi-guksu has an understated flavor profile that is warmly comforting — kind of like a hug in a bowl. 
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