On the Menu

August 25, 2016

Eyes Wide Open: A Guide to Isla Vista Coffee

By Marisa Ratchford

"...as most of you know, not all coffee is the same, and certainly not all coffee shops are equal"

August 16, 2016

The Cider Series: Capped and Carbonated

By Simone Dupuy

The end is in sight as the final touches in bottling, flavoring and carbonation are added to the first Proulx Brew.

July 25, 2016

The Cider Series: The Second Coming

By Simone Dupuy

This installment of homebrewing adventures brings firsthand taste tests, secondary fermentation and a third jug of brew.

July 15, 2016

The Cider Series: The Brew Begins

By Simone Dupuy

Part one of a series documenting one girl's quest to brew her own hard cider

July 8, 2016

Lots of Leftover Lasagna

By Kelsey Ferrara

"My mom still breaks out this recipe for me and my brother when we need a pick-me-up and now I cook it whenever I’m feeling sick of Ramen noodles and frozen dinners"

June 23, 2016

Yeah, I Like Horchata Colada!

By Collin McLeod

"Summertime brings to mind a flurry of fruity, frozen alcoholic drinks for those of us who are over 21."

June 23, 2016

The Perfect Beach Barbecue

By Marisa Ratchford

" Now, this isn’t a cookie-cutter list that requires exact following of instructions, but if you loosely follow this plan, then your summer barbecue will be an Americana sanctuary"

June 23, 2016

Spice Up the Summer with Hard Rootbeer

By Kelli Filbin

"I salute those that embrace the well-defined taste, but to those of you who turn your backs on this soda-sounding, childish refreshment, it is my goal to change your mind and spice up your life!"

June 2, 2016

A Post-Grad Foodie’s Survival Guide

By Taylor Sezen

The most important thing to worry about, at the end of the day, is whether or not you have something to eat.

June 2, 2016

Gaucho Gold-and-Blue Popsicles

By Tiffany Velazquez

A quick, healthy and refreshing recipe that is perfect for any summertime celebration.

June 1, 2016

Little Delights at Le Macaron

By Krystal Leong

"Amid the steadily bustling restaurants and cafes in downtown Santa Barbara, a sweet new place has opened up"

May 31, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Pretzels and PEZ Dispensers

By Kelli Filbin

Find out the history behind two classic treats

May 31, 2016

Prime dining at Caffe Primo

By Krystal Leong

"It appealed to us based on its appearance alone, with twinkling, hanging lights outside and cute décor we could see through the windows"

May 26, 2016

Fireside Foods For Your Memorial Day Camping Trip

By Samantha Salazar

Take advantage of the long Memorial Day Weekend by gathering a group of friends to go camping — with some tasty and necessary treats.

May 25, 2016

Dining with Disney on a Budget

By Tiffany Velazquez

"Everybody knows Disneyland is expensive; it’s a simple fact of life, and yet we cannot help but spend money on meals and snacks every time we go"

May 25, 2016

‘Chopped’: Broke Ass Edition

By Taylor Sezen

There was nothing I could do with these ingredients alone. I had potatoes but no ketchup; I had tortillas but no beans or cheese; the only thing that was edible alone was the ramen.