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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SLO cooking: Where the surf meets the turf
San Luis Obispo is quite honestly the perfect place to get all the best California has to offer. I have been roaming the streets of San Luis Obispo for a good four years now, and my taste buds have consistently been satisfied with a variety of flavors. If you are from inland, then the familiar […]
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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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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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Dont let a time crunch ruin lunch
Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. This weekend I was fortunate enough to attend Sunset magazine’s Savor the Central Coast celebration. Many of the best wineries, restaurants and breweries from Monterey to Santa Barbara counties came to the event to provide an opportunity for attendees to acquaint their taste […]
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Get on board with the Fair Trade Movement
From what I’ve seen, when people start reconsidering what they eat, they typically concern themselves with the health value and impact of the foods they consume on their bodies and lives. However, there are broader aspects of foods attached to the concept of rethinking our diet that influence more than just people’s lives and bodies. October […]
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Defining your relationship with the food you eat
The much-anticipated week has finally arrived — the first week back to classes. I can tell you what is already going through most people’s heads. Wowies: “That was the most amazing week ever! School is so awesome!” Wow Leaders: “I’m so exhausted, and now school?” The rest of us: “Moving in. Getting classes. Club meetings. […]