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The Cider Series: Capped and Carbonated

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

This installment of homebrewing adventures brings firsthand taste tests, secondary fermentation and a third jug of brew.
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The Cider Series: The Brew Begins

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

"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"
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Yeah, I Like Horchata Colada!

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

" 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"
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Spice Up the Summer with Hard Rootbeer

"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!"
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A Post-Grad Foodie’s Survival Guide

The most important thing to worry about, at the end of the day, is whether or not you have something to eat.
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Gaucho Gold-and-Blue Popsicles

A quick, healthy and refreshing recipe that is perfect for any summertime celebration.
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Little Delights at Le Macaron

"Amid the steadily bustling restaurants and cafes in downtown Santa Barbara, a sweet new place has opened up"
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Behind the Scenes: Pretzels and PEZ Dispensers

Find out the history behind two classic treats
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Prime dining at Caffe Primo

"It appealed to us based on its appearance alone, with twinkling, hanging lights outside and cute décor we could see through the windows"
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Fireside Foods For Your Memorial Day Camping Trip

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

"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"
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‘Chopped’: Broke Ass Edition

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.
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