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The Cider Series: The Second Coming

July 25, 2016 by Simone Dupuy

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 Simone Dupuy

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 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"
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Yeah, I Like Horchata Colada!

June 23, 2016 by Collin McLeod

"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 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"
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Spice Up the Summer with Hard Rootbeer

June 23, 2016 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!"
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A Post-Grad Foodie’s Survival Guide

June 2, 2016 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.
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Gaucho Gold-and-Blue Popsicles

June 2, 2016 by Tiffany Velazquez

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 Krystal Leong

"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 Kelli Filbin

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

May 31, 2016 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"
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Fireside Foods For Your Memorial Day Camping Trip

May 26, 2016 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.
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Dining with Disney on a Budget

May 25, 2016 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"
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‘Chopped’: Broke Ass Edition

May 25, 2016 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.
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