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Everything You Need To Know About Brewing Coffee

September 22, 2016 by

The self-proclaimed bean queen has got a few words of wisdom on how to buy , grind and store your favorite cup o' joe
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The Cider Series: Return of the Fermentalist

September 21, 2016 by

The Fermentalist is back and and ready to taste her concoctions. Four different varieties, including a hard lemonade, make for some interesting results.
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Eyes Wide Open: A Guide to Isla Vista Coffee

August 25, 2016 by

"...as most of you know, not all coffee is the same, and certainly not all coffee shops are equal"
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The Cider Series: Capped and Carbonated

August 16, 2016 by

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

July 25, 2016 by

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

July 15, 2016 by

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

July 8, 2016 by

"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!

June 23, 2016 by

"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

June 23, 2016 by

" 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

June 23, 2016 by

"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

June 2, 2016 by

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

June 2, 2016 by

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

June 1, 2016 by

"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

May 31, 2016 by

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

May 31, 2016 by

"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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