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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Presents: Buena Onda

"My mouth watered as I took in the smells around me: sage, barbeque smoke and a general respect for our planet"
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Brownie in a Mug

"One recipe that always fills the sugary void in my heart (and stomach) is a microwavable brownie in a mug"
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Ice Cream Bread

"After watching a short 30-second video, I had to put this recipe to the test."
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Culinary Confessions of a College Freshman

"In the dorms, it is nearly impossible to exert a semblance of creative control over one’s meals. Last Friday, my friends and I sought to defy this assumption by attempting to bake cookies and brown...
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My Cooking Journey: From Eek to On Fleek

I transferred to UCSB last fall with a set list of things I planned on adjusting to. Some of these things included the quarter system, larger class sizes, meeting new people and living two hours away ...
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Pickles and Swiss’s Crispy Chicken West

"Located in the Paseo Nuevo shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara along State Street lies Pickles & Swiss"
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Hit or Miss at the Chinese Food Festival

Jellyfish, Duck Tongue and Chicken Feet, Oh my!
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Cauliflower and Spinach Curry with Potatoes

"So here’s to me saying that it is important for you to branch out of your comfort zone when it comes to your culinary experiences"
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The Unbreakable Bond of a Cookie Sandwich

"The group of people I was studying with and I bonded over our religious experience, and it became a part of the basis of our friendship."
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One More Burrito Joint for Your Deltopia Drunchies

"Who knew tortillas could even be that big?" A review of Isla Vista's newest Mexican eatery, Santa Ynez Burritos.
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How to Nail That Intimidating Recipe Like a Boss!

" these tips will help you ensure that the meal you make will be something you can write home to ma’ about."
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Why Working on a Farm Has Been One of My Favorite College Experiences

"Oftentimes, we get so engrossed in to-do lists, midterms and dirty dishes that we don’t give ourselves the proper time for self-care."
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My (Too) Drunk Kitchen

"At least Hannah Hart would be proud of us."
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Spring Time Berry Loaf

"It is a really simple recipe that doesn’t require much prep and leaves you plenty of time to do a few errands or read up on some articles before lecture while it bakes and sets."
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I Now Pronounce You Popcorn and Movies

"Crazy as it sounds, the cute little fluffs of popcorn were initially banned by movie theaters, but then ultimately became the hero and saved the theater industry from collapsing during the Great Dep...
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