On the Menu

Dining Commons Revamped

Tired of dining common food already? here are a few tips and tricks to upgrade your plate
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Four Fruits You Wish You’d Known About Sooner

Apples and Bananas are so yesterday try some of these delicious fruits instead
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My First Meal Cooked In I.V.

A delicious meal that is easy to make. That is, once you are brave enough to give up frozen foods
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Former Gaucho Teaches Us How to Ball on a Budget

A UCSB alumnus has created a resource for her fellow gauchos to find great deals on local Santa Barbara restuarants
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Costco Samples: Unlimited Freebies?

How many trips to the sample cart does it take to get you kicked out? The world may never know
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Peace Love and Guacamole

The 29th annual Avocado Festival was last weekend and one reporter gets you the scoop or the "dip" on the best eats at the festival
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My Mother’s Cooking: Albondigas Soup

"As a former chubby kid, most of my early childhood memories are surrounded by food. I was the proudest member of the Clean Plate Club to say the least, and there was a reason for that. My mom was one...
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The Best and Worst of Carrillo’s Frozen Yogurt

With so many rotating options of Fro-yo at Carrillo dining Commons, On the Menu has compiled a guide to help you through your after-meal selections
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Eating the Italian Way

One of our writers spent the summer visiting Italy and noted some differences between eating habits here in the states and eating the Roman way
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Beans! Beans! The Musical Fruit

Eight Layers of dip to kick start your Kickback
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Eating Around the World in San Diego

San Diego is home to many different cultures that make it a great destination to visit. While you're there try some of these awesome restaurants to send your taste buds on a trip around the world.
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Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Soup With Rosemary

Getting wisdom teeth removed can ruin your mood and your appetite but this creamy soup concoction can be a saving grace in a world where solid food is not permitted
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Welcome to Isla Vista!

On The Menu's Editor welcomes you to the colorful world of eating in Isla Vista along with a suggestion of cool places to eat
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Pesto With A Twist

A new take on the delicious sauce that is pesto, only this time with asparagus instead of basil, super easy and very yummy
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Your Very Own Kitchen

A beginner's guide to a successful space for cooking, complete with a list of basic cookware essentials and two recipes to inspire the chef within
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