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January 6, 2024

10 international holiday cookies

By Nina Timofeyeva

Cookie making around the holidays is a common tradition in households all over the world. Here are 10 traditional holiday cookie recipes from countries around the globe.

December 26, 2023

A year of I.V. food news

By Stephanie Gerson

Amidst some departures of beloved I.V. establishments, several new restaurants arrived — some alumni-owned, others with preexisting locations in Santa Barbara County — expanding the selection of dining options for st...

December 14, 2023

Tenaya Market & Eatery’s holiday lattes: ho ho ho or no?

By Urmi Mandal

Tenaya Market & Eatery at the Santa Catalina residence hall and San Joaquin villages provides a one-stop shop for to-go fresh meals, and for the holiday season, they are offering seasonal items such as the sugar cookie l...

December 5, 2023

International Education Week: Exploring the Asian Landscape

By Nina Timofeyeva

Students gathered at the MultiCultural Center to learn about Asian cuisine from student leaders Stephanie Luong and Leanne Ly on Nov. 13. The two who showed attendees how to prepare both a vegetarian and a meat-based kim...

November 30, 2023

The hundred-year history of candy canes and how to use them this holiday season

By Nina Timofeyeva

This holiday season, treat yourself or your loved ones to some traditional, festive candy canes and appreciate their rich history to get into the festive spirit.

November 30, 2023

3 soup recipes to conquer the cold

By Felicia Lo

With a bowl of rice or some pasta, these soups can supercharge you and give you the energy you need during gloomy days.

November 23, 2023

Ex-Subway employee reveals the tastiest sandwich combos

By Katelyn Waters

As a former sandwich artist, I've had the privilege of crafting countless sandwiches, and I'm here to spill the beans (or should I say the toppings) on the ultimate sandwich combinations.

November 16, 2023

Celebrating Native cuisine for American Indian Heritage Month

By Nina Timofeyeva

Many of the typical dishes we see on our tables for Thanksgiving were common staples of the Native American culture, still, many dishes of the Native communities remain unknown to the majority of Americans. 

November 16, 2023

A guide to navigating Trader Joe’s fall and winter seasonal specialties

By Stephanie Gerson

Whether you’re a dedicated Trader Joe’s customer who finds joy in trying their latest creations or just enjoy the foods traditionally eaten around the holidays, this guide will give you a few ideas on how to incorpor...

November 9, 2023

Fad or flop: Is Crumbl Cookies worth the hype?

By Stephanie Gerson, Abigail Monti

Does Crumbl Cookies live up to the hype? We didn’t think so.

November 9, 2023

Get a taste of home with this apple pie smoothie

By Steven Bizzoco

I have found the ultimate blend of smoothie ingredients to most accurately capture the taste of apple pie filling.

November 2, 2023

Where to find Pan de Muerto in Santa Barbara to celebrate Día de Los Muertos

By Stephanie Gerson, Kendra Martinez

The tradition of eating pan de muerto is not only accompanied by a centuries-long history, but is also an essential part of celebrating Day of the Dead.

November 2, 2023

FALL in love with this butternut squash pasta

By Anya Kennelly

Why wait for Thanksgiving to have a good home-cooked meal that incorporates your favorite fall elements?

October 26, 2023

Foraging for wild blackberries and spooky stories

By Maya Salem

Regardless of folktales, the blackberry season is an indicator that autumn is coming, if not already here.

October 26, 2023

Bowltober: Dank Bowl Kitchen offers discount to celebrate 10th Anniversary

By Pihu Jain

In a clever celebratory and promotional scheme, Dank Bowl Kitchen released a $10 deal for all bowls in the month of October, also known as Bowltober, to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. 

October 19, 2023

Food bank finds: black bean salsa

By Abigail Monti

No matter what you choose to include, this tangy and hearty recipe makes for a great snack or meal.