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The Best Desserts in the OC

February 10, 2022 by and

Orange County is a vast Southern California paradise filled with beaches, theme parks and most importantly: amazing food.
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A Simple Yet Elegant Valentine’s Day Dinner

February 3, 2022 by

If, like me, you’re looking to treat your significant other to a special evening, this meal is perfect.
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Three Winter Soup Recipes

February 3, 2022 by

Have you been feeling like all the food you’re eating is just too solid?
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Half Baked Harvest & A Weekend Refresh

January 27, 2022 by

With an easy, homemade jam swirled through a vanilla cake batter and a decadent, white chocolate frosting, this cake is a simple yet delicious way to impress your friends or family.
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A Guide to Southern Cooking

January 27, 2022 by

Time to be spontaneous and take a chance at cooking some unique and delicious Southern recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied!
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Grace’s Guide to Trader Joe’s

January 21, 2022 by

I sit down with my good friend Grace, a second-year environmental science major and spirited TJ’s employee, to hear her tips on how anyone can maximize their enjoyment of this grocery wonder. 
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Brothy Beans with Mushrooms

January 13, 2022 by

A super perfect, toasty, brothy, soupy bean recipe for a chilly, insulation-free I.V. night.
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Janchi-Guksu

January 13, 2022 by

Traditionally for large gatherings, janchi-guksu has an understated flavor profile that is warmly comforting — kind of like a hug in a bowl. 
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Breaking Down The Top Food Trends of 2021

December 29, 2021 by

Have some of 2021's food trends become staples in our diets or are they just fads?
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Celebrity Christmas Recipes: Taylor Swift’s Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

December 12, 2021 by

Kicking off my celebrity cookie series with Taylor Swift’s chai tea eggnog sugar cookies!
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A Meat-Eater’s Foray into Plant-Based Eating

December 10, 2021 by

I decided to challenge myself to eat plant-based for a week and it went...
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Vegan Jelly Donuts For Hanukkah

December 8, 2021 by

Dare I say these might be better than Krispy Kreme’s?
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Yellow Chicken Curry with Black Rice

December 2, 2021 by

Despite the substitutions, this curry paste is every bit as warm, aromatic and umami-hitting as a regular curry — not to mention the nutty flavor of the black rice and the sweetness of the squash!
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Fig Butter Cinnamon Rolls

December 2, 2021 by

If fig butter was a person, I imagine she would be a classy grandma beating everyone at bingo — heavenly sweetness and witty, with an indescribable depth.
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Elephante: Coastal-Casual Dining Done Right

December 2, 2021 by

Located in Santa Monica, CA, Elephante immerses diners into a tropical oasis with fresh, delicious food to match.
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