Beyond Latte Art and Espresso: 3 Lessons I Learned From Doing Everything But Making Coffee at a Coffee Shop

Turns out there is a lot more to a coffee shop than the drinks everyone knows and loves...

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Motivated

3 Things Living Through a Pandemic Taught Me About Being in The Kitchen

No time like a global pandemic to try new recipes!

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Nostalgic

COVID-19 Canceled My Study Abroad in Italy, Now What?

The opportunity of a lifetime, complete with studying in a foreign country and eating endless amounts of pasta, pizza, and gelato, suddenly gone, due to a global pandemic.

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Nostalgic

Which Snack Are You Based On The 2020 Democratic Candidates?

Snacks are a bi-partisan issue!

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Nostalgic

Southern Food Culture: A Journey to the Fryer with Love

The adventure of a California family (in ugly Christmas sweaters) through the South with empty stomachs and curious minds!

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Nostalgic

An Anthropological Take on Grocery Shopping: Tales from Instacart

So, what do your groceries say about you?

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Broke

4 Ways My Life Changed When I Started Eating Foods I Thought I Hated

The magic of actually trying a food before deciding whether you like it or not. Who knew?!

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Stupid

I Have Been Vegetarian for 8 Years and Now I Suddenly Crave Chicken. Why?

Fried chicken, orange chicken, nuggets — oh my!

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Stupid

5 Reasons Why Watching All Seasons of the Great British Baking Show Made Me a Better Person

A TV show that can make an impact in your life while also featuring cute British people and cake? Now, that's something you can't miss.

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Nostalgic

It Took Me an Entire Day to Make a Giant Ice Cream Sandwich. It Was Worth It.

A favorite childhood treat, but adult-sized. What could be better?

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Nostalgic

How to Celebrate Hanukkah Around San Luis Obispo and in the Dorms

Missing Hanukkah at home this year? There are still good ways to celebrate.

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Adventurous

5 Things You Realize When You Go to College and No One Cooks for You

Chick-fil-A for the third time today? Seems reasonable.

by Emma Tick-Raker at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Broke