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November 25, 2020

Five Ways To Use Extra Pumpkin Puree: Savory Plant-Based Edition

By Celine Pun

Having an excess of anything feels suffocating in a clutter-free space.

November 24, 2020

5 Fun Plant-Based Desserts for Thanksgiving

By Celine Pun

Try out these desserts for your COVID-conscious Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2020

Three Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner This Holiday Season

By Jill Ridens

If you live in Orange County or San Diego, here are a few nearby restaurants that are hosting Thanksgiving 2020.

November 22, 2020

A Small-Scale Thanksgiving Feast

By Rachel Dye

Here's how to downscale some of your favorite flavors to either share with your housemates or hoard all to yourself!

November 20, 2020

Personal Harvest Pies (With a Cinnamon Roll Crust!)

By Bethany Clements

This cinnamon roll hack is as easy as pie!

November 19, 2020

Falling for this 30-Minute Seasonal Dinner

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

This handy blend of seasonal ingredients and autumnal spices is perfect for shared meals or meal-prepping!

November 18, 2020

A Taste of the South: Shrimp and Grits

By Faiza Mohammed

This Southern staple is great whether you want to try your hand at cooking broader dishes or you just want to have a casual dinner with a few friends. 

November 17, 2020

The Power of Food

By Michelle Lee, Briana Burgi

Did you know that the vitamins and antioxidants in superfoods can likely be found in your everyday snacks?

November 16, 2020

Homemade Vietnamese Coffee

By Jill Ridens

Sweet coffee isn’t for everyone, but this is a must-try.

November 13, 2020

Kyle’s Isla Vista: The Newest Addition to Downtown I.V.

By Nicole Wakeland

“Eat Great Food. Help Great People.”

November 12, 2020

Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats

By Yuriko Chavez

What better way to get into the autumn season than making tiny pumpkins?

November 12, 2020

Kyle’s Kitchen Isla Vista: The New Krispy Chicken Sandwich

By Nicole Wakeland

Even though the menu is on the simple side, there are a considerable amount of options that will satisfy everyone’s personal preferences.

November 12, 2020

DIY Philz Iced Mint Mojito

By Michelle Lee

Recreate this iconic drink on a budget.

November 10, 2020

Two Easy Ways To Jazz Up Instant Coffee

By Christine Tu

These simple changes can make it seem like you’re drinking freshly made Starbucks for a fraction of the price!

November 9, 2020

What Students Eat During Desperate Times

By Celine Pun, Nicole Wakeland, Maya Salem

It is easy to think that the homebound time we have gained from this pandemic has made us better chefs. Fridges are bulging more than ever before and everyone is learning how to mince garlic — after all, foodie Instagr...

November 7, 2020

The Quest for the Perfect Gluten-Free Nugget

By Chace Duma

I took on the immense responsibility of stuffing myself full of different brands of GF nuggets to bring a ranking of the more readily available brands to the masses.