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What to Eat in Santa Cruz County

March 31, 2022 by

Much like Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz has a relaxed vibe that translates into the food it has to offer. 
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Irrationally Good Chocolate Pie

March 14, 2022 by

While Pi Day might be a cause to practice geometric proofs, it gives my family an excuse to make our most craved dessert: chocolate pie. 
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Instant Pot Vegan Chili

March 4, 2022 by

Instant Pot Vegan Chili is a quick and easy recipe that can cook while you're studying!
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Solyanka

March 3, 2022 by and

Solyanka, a traditional Ukrainian soup, is the perfect example of everything I love about Ukrainian cuisine.
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Kyle’s Chicken House: Bringing Fried Chicken to Isla Vista

March 3, 2022 by

The latest addition to the Kyle’s Restaurant Family, Kyle’s Chicken House offers a menu that revolves around fried chicken.
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The United States of Espresso: A New Isla Vista Coffee Fixture

March 3, 2022 by

If you walk down Pardall Road, you’ll find Isla Vista’s newest hidden gem: the United States of Espresso food truck.
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Two Recipes for Mardi Gras

March 1, 2022 by

Celebrate Mardi Gras with wallet-friendly versions of festive recipes!
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A Day of Airfrying

February 28, 2022 by

Since investing in an air fryer, I have found that it is the most efficient and healthy way to make meals, to the point that I use it to prepare nearly every meal!
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Pascucci Restaurant Review

February 24, 2022 by

If you are out with friends, on a romantic date or just really craving some pasta but don’t want to make it yourself, Santa Barbara’s Pascucci is the place to be. 
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Fried Green Tomatoes

February 24, 2022 by

Fried green tomatoes are a quick and tasty side dish, incorporating a nutritious, immunity-boosting vegetable!
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Three Protein-full Recipes

February 24, 2022 by

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

February 17, 2022 by and

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

February 17, 2022 by

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

February 17, 2022 by

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

February 14, 2022 by

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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