The joys of being 21 and older in San Luis Obispo County include wine, wine, more wine and some beer. We are near 200 wineries in San Luis Obispo County and a handful of delicious microbreweries as well. This gives plenty of reasons to make a few day trips full of wine and beer tasting, […]
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Juice cleanse: Part two
I suppose I am forced to admit there are always two sides to every story. As much as I am a firm proponent of a well-balanced diet full of a myriad of foods, I will say the weeklong juice cleanse (not a bite of solid food in theory) was not as atrocious as my skeptic-self […]
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Juice detox — is a bikini body worth it?
Some swear by it, but I can’t help myself, I’m a skeptic. The juice cleanse. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? Two weeks ago my best friend watched “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.” She then proceeded to call me at 11:30 p.m. (she got my voicemail, I was no doubt already tucked away […]
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Give into your love of carbs with pasta
An attack on carbs was made a few years ago, and by a doctor no less. Well thanks, but no thanks Dr. Atkins. I gladly stood by carbs’ sides as the hordes of diet-crazed individuals scrammed after the idea of losing a pound or two by avoiding carbs like the plague. Don’t get me wrong, […]
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Snails, spiders and sea parrots
I took a mini-trip to Los Angeles last weekend and went out to quite a few delicious restaurants. As I sat with my friend and looked at menu after menu, I was delighted when I saw escargot. I was even more delighted when I found out my friend didn’t know what escargot was (now some […]
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Breaking tradition
After apple pie, what is more American than pecan pie? It originated from the French settlers in New Orleans after they were introduced to pecans by the Native Americans. It is a sweet treat, and I absolutely love it. I actually find myself in good company, sharing my love for pecan pie with the honorable […]
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The baker and the bread maker
Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. January is a time for fresh beginnings and new resolutions. Across the nation people are excited to jump start the new year with a healthier lifestyle, at least until Jan. 27, when the excitement no longer outweighs the effort to accomplish such a […]
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Gift jars spice up holiday gift exchanges
Black Friday just passed and hundreds of thousands of people waited outside to get the best deals on this year’s hottest items. Many people think this is the absolute best time for stocking up on Christmas presents for loved ones — where else are you going to find an affordable yet desirable gift? But what […]
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How to stay healthy during the holidays
Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. Holiday eating. Most people will insist you have to choose happy or healthy when it comes to eating during the holiday season. The decadent desserts and indulgent entrees will either present themselves as a daunting obstacle course to avoid, or a temptress siren […]
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The Thanksgiving debate: How will you cook your turkey?
Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. There are few days throughout the year in which we celebrate food more than we do with the bountiful harvest of Thanksgiving dinner filling our plates. It is a meal in which many families take the time to prepare homecooked and delicious family […]
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Hold the cheese … and the eggs, milk and meat
Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. “Vegetarian is a diet choice; vegan is a lifestyle change.” That was what my cousin told me earlier this summer. This was part of the reason she didn’t want to take the plunge into veganism, even as she treaded the waters of vegetarianism. […]