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My First Meal Cooked In I.V.

October 15, 2015 by

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

October 15, 2015 by

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?

October 13, 2015 by

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

October 8, 2015 by

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

October 7, 2015 by

"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

October 6, 2015 by

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

September 30, 2015 by

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

September 24, 2015 by

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

September 17, 2015 by

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

September 8, 2015 by

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!

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 7, 2015 by

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

July 30, 2015 by

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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The Low Down On Downtown Eats

July 11, 2015 by

Do you have awesome plans to catch a show downtown in the popular mucus center? Need a good restaurant to complete your amazing evening? Here we have compiled a list of those conveniently located and ...
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Beat The Heat!

July 3, 2015 by

The temperature is rising and, with that in mind, it's more and more important to find ways to keep you cool. Take a few tips from On The Menu on what to eat to "beat the heat"
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