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February 10, 2021

Sweet Treats for the Day of Love

By Michelle Lee, Faiza Mohammed

Baking is a perfect way to make Valentine’s Day extra special for your loved ones!

February 5, 2021

Claire Saffitz’s “Dessert Person”: Putting Three Recipes to the Test

By Michelle Lee

Is each recipe is as easy or difficult as the book claims? Find out from home baker’s perspective.

February 4, 2021

Dinners on a Dime: Lemon and Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

While we stay indoors, allow this recipe to take your taste buds on a culinary adventure to the breezy seaside coast!

January 29, 2021

Five Tips for Meal Prepping 

By Celine Pun

Here are several tips to remember when starting your meal-prep journey!

January 26, 2021

Fluffy Taiwanese Castella Cake

By Christine Tu

This recipe is a piece of cake!

January 21, 2021

Holy Matcha: San Diego’s First Matcha Cafe

By Nicole Wakeland

There are not many other cafes that specialize purely in matcha, which makes Holy Matcha that much more noteworthy.

January 20, 2021

Roasted Carrots with Orzo, Chickpeas, and Tahini Drizzle

By Stephanie Gerson

With the weather cooling down, this cozy dish is such a comforting meal after a long day of online classes!

January 15, 2021

Raw Cider Pickles

By Laura Tucker

There’s literally only one step to making these amazing, crunchy pickles.

January 11, 2021

Seven Days of Salads

By Bethany Clements

Here are seven exciting salad recipes to give your week a healthy spin!

January 7, 2021

How to Make Homemade Butter

By Laura Tucker

There’s no better way to use up milk that’s about to go bad, saving you both from food waste and the cost of buying butter at the store.

January 6, 2021

Egg and Dairy Free Avocado Brownies

By Stephanie Gerson

By using avocado instead of egg, these brownies come out super rich and chewy.

December 27, 2020

A Festive Filipino Feast

By Carrieanne Mamba

Given its geographic location in Southeast Asia and its history of Spanish colonization, the Philippines has a unique cuisine that draws from different cultures.

December 24, 2020

Fulfill Your Festive Beverage Cravings with Starbucks Holiday Drinks

By Nicole Wakeland

Cold weather and warm drinks go hand in hand during the holiday season.

December 22, 2020

Cookies for Santa

By Michelle Lee, Nicole Wakeland, Chace Duma, Maya Salem, Shelby Guy, Charlotte Glass

There’s no better way to welcome Saint Nick into your home than with a fresh batch of cookies and a nice, cold glass of milk.

December 22, 2020

The Hardest Working King in the Game

By Jill Ridens

Stop by Hollister Brewing Co. and try the “King Kev” for yourself.

December 21, 2020

Holiday Chicken Tikka Masala

By Faiza Mohammed

A personal take on a famous traditional Indian chicken dish, this is a great recipe to try with family and friends over the Winter break!