By Sandy Rodriguez | Staff Writer | Let's face it, we can't all make it home for Thanksgiving and we can't all afford to cook an expensive dinner. Some of us have homework and others have work, but that doesn't mean we can't have a home-cooked holiday dinner away from home or that we have to spend $30 on a turkey alone. I made it my mission to prepare a savory Thanksgiving dinner without spending Thanksgiving money. I made my way to Stater Brothers with only $20 in my pocket and went straight to the meat aisle. I found a ready-to-heat, honey cured boneless ham for about $11. I bought a can of pineapple for $1.50, so I could add it to the top of the ham, but that is … [Read more...] about Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner with Andrew Jackson
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The Copper Chef student cookoff
By Mintimer Avila |Staff Writer| The heat turned up as students put their cooking skills and creativity to the test. CSUSB Dining Services hosted its first Copper Chef Tournament at the Upper Commons on Feb. 17, where competitors were given one hour to prepare a dish that must be accompanied with a salad. The real challenge, however, comes from the mystery ingredient that is announced only a minute before the event starts and must be used in the main dish. This keeps the competitors on their feet and requires them to think on the spot. Four teams, each with two CSUSB students, competed against each other for first place. The dishes were judged by six CSUSB staff members on … [Read more...] about The Copper Chef student cookoff
Stepping into my dreams across the pond
By Linda Tran |Staff Writer| While being abroad, I discovered a hidden talent I didn’t know I had before – cooking! I didn’t cook meals for myself during my first week though. I bought pre-made meals and plopped them into the microwave. They were alright at first, but pre-made meals got tiring, so eventually I went to the store to buy some kitchenware and food I could put together to cook with. I made dishes that I would usually eat at home and it cured my homesickness for the first few weeks. My first attempts were passing in grade, and it wasn’t until I cooked a full Mexican meal with guacamole that I felt happy and impressed with my cooking skills. It’s fun … [Read more...] about Stepping into my dreams across the pond