On the Menu

February 11, 2016

Sweet Smarts About Sweethearts

By Rae Ann Varona

"For 150 years, what was first a novelty of tiny, motto-printed colored hearts has become a sentimental tradition with their image recognized by almost anyone."

February 11, 2016

Romantic Getaway to Cold Spring Tavern

By Kelli Filbin

"With a fresh red rose and flickering candle at the table, Valentine’s Day offers couples the fairy tale ending they have always dreamt of."

February 10, 2016

Foods To Love This Valentine’s Day

By Krystal Leong

Give your belly some love this V-day and try these delicious dishes

February 9, 2016

San Rafael’s Food Justice Talks

By Lianna Nakashima

UCSB group Food, Nutrition, and Basic Skills host an event entitled "Food Justice" and provides some great insight on our. nutrition

February 4, 2016

Fun Facts about Football Foods

By Preeya Patel

It has become an American tradition to sit in front of the TV on Super Bowl Sunday and eat away while anxiously watching the game. However, do you ever feel a little guilty when you’re sitting there on the couch, munch...

February 4, 2016

Jazz Up Halftime with Jambalaya

By Marisa Ratchford

"On this special day, you should celebrate your own touchdown with this recipe."

February 4, 2016

Super Bowl Snack Attack

By Krystal Leong

"Enjoy watching the big game and eating all the great food that goes along with it!"

February 2, 2016

The Secret Origins of Your Favorite Sodas

By Kelli Filbin

"Let’s flick back the soda tab, dive headfirst into the can and unleash the buried secrets!"

January 28, 2016

The Name Game: Kol’s to Keggs

By Kelli Filbin

"Kol’s Café transformed its name to Keggs for the purpose of specializing in breakfast foods and lunchtime meals."

January 28, 2016

Awaken Your Tastebuds With Wake Cup

By Collin McLeod

"There is one type of eatery that is beginning to outnumber I.V.’s most typical restaurants: boba shops."

January 28, 2016

No Hurry Thai Curry

By Tara O'Neil

"No matter what you throw into the pot, it’s all going to turn into a steamy, spicy, creamy, yellow heap of beauty."

January 27, 2016

Hidden Food Chains in Isla Vista

By Kelli Filbin

"The bubble of UCSB’s wonderfully lit Isla Vista is much more than just a wild college scene. Better yet, Isla Vista is a wonderland full of delicious meals and restaurant chains that have fed students for decades. Her...

January 22, 2016

A Guide to Asian Soups: China, Japan, Vietnam

By Rae Ann Varona

Keep yourself warm this El Nino with these authentic Asian soups

January 21, 2016

Tips To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

By Matt Garnica

Losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle are usually the most popular resolutions of the new year, but in many cases, people only hold on to them for a week or two; we have made it to that point in the year. While ...

January 21, 2016

Banana Bread Bites

By Krystal Leong

A new healthy twist to classic banana bread

January 14, 2016

Cooking Your Favorite Meal: Anyone Can Do It

By Marisa Ratchford

Turn your favorite mealtime obsession into something you can write home to mom about