by Eugenie Kim (’26) | March 31, 2023 Every year, A-List Hollywood celebrities like Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Yeoh, and Angela Bassett, gather at the Oscars, a renowned awards ceremony. At the Oscars, […]
by Shriya Manchanda (’25) | March 31, 2023 Baking is my love language: I love seeing people’s faces light up when they receive their favorite treat. Baking also provides me an opportunity […]
by Akshara Panchumarthi (’26) and Coco Rothenberg (’26) | March 31, 2023 What is better than a cake that is shaped like a cup? Literally nothing. Cupcakes are everywhere, from kindergarten birthday […]
by Sandra Ximen (’26) | March 31, 2023 We all have our childhood nostalgia, moments in time we wish to freeze and experience all over again. For me, that moment is sitting […]
by Claire Marcellini (’26) | March 10, 2023 The most iconic West Coast fast-food restaurant, recognized by any Californian and envied by any east-coaster, is In-N-Out Burger. This classic restaurant not only […]
by Coco Rothenberg (’26) | March 10, 2023 It’s common knowledge: coffee shops are a staple part of our lives. Coffee shops have the perfect ambiance for catching up with friends, studying, […]
by Will Li (’23) and Kyle Nguyen (’23) | March 10, 2023 As you stroll into a BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, a medley of scrumptious scents wafts from the kitchen—ribs, burgers, pasta, […]
by Alexander Chang (’23) | March 10, 2023 Last week, an old friend of mine extended me an invitation to catch up over lunch—“Nothing fancy, just something nice nearby so we can […]
by Akshara Panchumarthi (’26) | March 10, 2023 Food makes us who we are. It reflects everything from our heritage to our everyday lives. For instance, ethnic foods represent the story of […]
by Emily Tang (’26) | February 3, 2023 Red and gold lanterns, sweet and spicy aromas, and the sounds of laughter and music envelope the street. With roots tracing back to the […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) | February 3, 2023 Coming from a culture where food is one of the most important aspects of community and family, I find comfort in Cantonese desserts. Growing […]
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | February 3, 2023 I have seen a lot of pasta this past semester. From the pasta bridge project for physics class to the “aesthetic” pasta-making videos showing […]
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | November 18, 2022 Lately, one of my favorite pastimes has been watching comfort television to calm down after a hectic week. One of my favorite shows is […]
by Paige Allen (’23) | November 18, 2022 Why did the pumpkin pie go to a dentist? Because it needed a filling! Pie season is here, and this time we are branching […]
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | November 18, 2022 Trader Joe’s and autumn are as closely linked as peanut butter and jelly. Annually, without fail, the chain practices what I like to call […]
by Megan Wang (’25) | October 7, 2022 With the weather cooling down, I want to treat myself to my last few scoops of ice cream before it is time for sweaters […]
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | October 7, 2022 While watching my favorite movie, The Princess and the Frog, I felt inspired to make Princess Tiana’s beignets. Although various dishes from gumbo to […]
by Vanessa Ko (’24) and Valerie Wong (’24) | October 7, 2022 Many creators on TikTok go viral by posting quick and easy food hacks that can improve anyone’s cooking game. We […]
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | April 8, 2022 With the weather warming up and our palates brightening, rich desserts seem to have gone out of season. Yet one baked good remains permanently […]
by Semira Arora (’25) | April 8, 2022 There is nothing better than a bowl of cold, silky, and delicious ice cream on a hot summer day. With the weather warming up, […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | April 8, 2022 While spring and summer have us looking to fresh, citrusy dishes, I can’t help but crave a spicy rice-based dish, especially the kind that […]
by Aanya Mittu (’25) | March 21, 2022 Nothing says home more than a fresh batch of cookies right out of the oven. The delicious, captivating smells of toffee, brown butter, and […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | March 21, 2022 I’ve been hearing the phrase “spring has sprung” for the last few weeks, and I can’t help but agree (and so do my raging […]
by Sonya Bhagwan (’24) | February 11, 2022 Lunar New Year is among the most widely celebrated Southeast and East Asian holidays. Every year, family and friends gather to celebrate the beginning of […]
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | February 11, 2021 One of Food Network’s longest running TV shows, Restaurant Impossible is a must-watch for those who want more insight on the food industry—with a little […]
by Isha Karim (‘22) | February 11, 2022 As our mild California winter comes to an end, spring flavors are back in season. Spring cooking demands citrus, leafy greens, and nutty notes […]
by Lauren Kelly (’23)|November 19, 2021 As more restaurants open up and the eatery scene becomes more reminiscent of what it was in 2019, I can’t help but wonder if takeout was […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | November 19, 2021 With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m always the first to claim the charcuterie board at the potluck. Typically, my twist on this appetizer classic […]
Semira Arora (’25) | November 19, 2021 Diwali is a holiday widely known as the festival of lights that coincides with the Hindu New Year—but this special day includes more than what […]
by Quincy Scott (’24) | October 11, 2021 As this year’s FoodxFilm festival wraps up, there are so many important lessons everyone can take away. The FoodxFilm festival was brought into global […]
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | October 11, 2021 In 2016, just a year after it opened, Adega became the first—and only—restaurant in San José to earn a Michelin star, one of the […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | October 11, 2021 Soup really is a culinary masterpiece. Both the end product itself and the process of making it take me back to my childhood and […]
by Ashton Liu (’22) | May 10, 2021 Pasta, a household favorite of many, is unique in a variety of ways. It’s a versatile ingredient as it comes in many different flavors, […]
Amélia Ávila (’24) | May 10, 2021 From Ayesha Curry’s Home Kitchen to Chopped, Food Network has been home to a wide variety of cooking shows and recipes: one of the latest […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | May 10, 2021 Despite May setting in, a chill seems to have descended upon us. For me, at least, that means an unexpected onset of cooler temperatures […]
by Da Hee Yang (’23)| May 10, 2021 Nowadays, musical artists are not just known for singing, dancing, and expensive music videos; they are also known for collaborating with fast-food chains. Celebrity […]
by Will Li (’23) | March 29, 2021 In the past few decades, obesity has become a widespread problem in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 42.4% […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | March 29, 2021 Spring has sprung. It’s my favorite time of the year, mainly because my favorite produce begins to come back into season after an awfully […]
by Quincy Scott (’23) | March 29, 2021 A new pasta recipe has taken over the internet by storm, and just as you would expect, it originates from TikTok. This viral feta […]
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | March 29, 2020 Every March, a special day comes around: a day for mathophiles to flex on all of us with their elite puns, and a day […]
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | March 1, 2020 Food and TV are two of my favorite things—so when combined, they usually make an entertaining combination (keyword: usually). Food Network’s Cake Wars, an […]
Seamus Mohan (’22) | March 1, 2020 Imagine it’s a warm summer afternoon at your neighbors’ barbecue. The sound of laughter and kids splashing on the Slip-n-Slide fills the air, and the […]
Ashton Liu (’22) | March 1, 2021 The Lunar New Year festival brings joy and hope to all that celebrate as they wish for a better year to come. Many look forward […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | March 1, 2021 There’s nothing better to close off winter than a nostalgic meal that takes us back to the crisp mornings and long nights of late […]
by Isha Karim (’22) | November 16, 2020 As we wrap ourselves in more layers and the days start to feel longer, nothing is more exciting than a warm Friday evening. I […]
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | November 16, 2020 There are three things that make everyone happy during this chaotic time—food, TV, and Netflix. So during election err.. week, I needed something besides […]
by Will Li (’23) | November 16, 2020 What comes to mind when you hear the word “anabolic”? Most people think about performance-enhancing steroids and the so-called “roid rage” that arises after […]
by Isha Karim | October 5, 2020 I hate nothing more than pies. Apple pies, sweet potato pies, pumpkin pies, pies galore are the quintessential American dishes. And yet, even to a […]
by Ashton Liu | October 5, 2020 Need a dish that uses common household ingredients? This twist on instant ramen is perfect for when your cravings are acting up, but you don’t […]
by Quincy Scott | October 23, 2020 Celebrity food and drinks have taken over Tiktok’s “For You” page and the news, quickly becoming the new craze at America’s most popular fast-food restaurants. […]
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