On the Menu

April 20, 2016

The Hidden Gem at Camino Real Marketplace

By Shahtaj Khan

"If you’re looking to get away from I.V. and have a bit of a sweet tooth, Anna’s Bakery is the way to go!"

April 18, 2016

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Presents: Buena Onda

By Collin McLeod

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

April 14, 2016

Brownie in a Mug

By Kelsey Ferrara

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

April 14, 2016

Ice Cream Bread

By Matt Garnica

"After watching a short 30-second video, I had to put this recipe to the test."

April 14, 2016

Culinary Confessions of a College Freshman

By Annie Golay

"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 brownies in the dorms."

April 13, 2016

My Cooking Journey: From Eek to On Fleek

By Cori Sainte Marie

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 from my hometown. Ho...

April 12, 2016

Pickles and Swiss’s Crispy Chicken West

By Taylor Sezen

"Located in the Paseo Nuevo shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara along State Street lies Pickles & Swiss"

April 11, 2016

Hit or Miss at the Chinese Food Festival

By Noah Sayres

Jellyfish, Duck Tongue and Chicken Feet, Oh my!

April 7, 2016

Cauliflower and Spinach Curry with Potatoes

By Marisa Ratchford

"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"

April 7, 2016

The Unbreakable Bond of a Cookie Sandwich

By Collin McLeod

"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."

April 1, 2016

One More Burrito Joint for Your Deltopia Drunchies

By Marisa Ratchford

"Who knew tortillas could even be that big?" A review of Isla Vista's newest Mexican eatery, Santa Ynez Burritos.

April 1, 2016

How to Nail That Intimidating Recipe Like a Boss!

By Marisa Ratchford

" these tips will help you ensure that the meal you make will be something you can write home to ma’ about."

April 1, 2016

Why Working on a Farm Has Been One of My Favorite College Experiences

By Taylor Nguyen

"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."

March 29, 2016

My (Too) Drunk Kitchen

By Collin McLeod

"At least Hannah Hart would be proud of us."

March 3, 2016

Spring Time Berry Loaf

By Marisa Ratchford

"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."

March 3, 2016

I Now Pronounce You Popcorn and Movies

By Kelli Filbin

"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 Depression in 1929."