The front door to Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor next to Castle Park in Riverside is a time machine that can transport any customer back to 1905. One step in and I was hit with a breeze of sugary sweetness. Resting upon the chestnut wall was an American flag ribbon encircling the entire restaurant, leading gazes all the way to...
Given that Greek Street Grill borders neighbor city La Sierra, some UC Riverside students might consider it a hassle to drive all the way to this restaurant for Mediterranean food. But when considering Greek Street Grill’s friendly service, tasteful meals and affordable prices, the relatively long drive to the newly-opened eatery easily becomes worth the trip.
Upon entering the restaurant,...
Caps, gowns and exams have finally left the building — but not for long. Some students took the well-deserved week to recover from finals' PTSD just to jump right back into it. Summer session can either speed up the process of getting the heck out of UCR or be a reminder that the over-nighter after the party didn't quite...
Dish name: Oyakodonburi (Oyako means parent and child because this dish uses chicken breast or thigh and an egg! It’s kind of like beef bowls from Yoshinoya)
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Servings: one medium-sized bowl
Ingredients:
1 chicken breast or thigh
1/2 onion, sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons dashi
2 eggs
1/2 cup of water
1 cup of steamed rice
1...
As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, all of us face the possibility of catching a nasty sickness, but have no fear: There are plenty of preventative measures one can take to ensure this doesn’t happen. However, in the case that it does happen, there are natural and efficient treatments one can do at home to...
If there is one thing I take seriously in life, it’s cupcakes. I’ve brought my business and taste buds to several cupcake shops over the years (Crumbs, Yummy Cupcakes, Sprinkles, etc.) so I consider myself a seasoned cupcake connoisseur. And, sadly, I have had my fair share of disappointment. Too often I’ll see a beautifully decadent cupcake behind glass...
Whether you live in an apartment near UCR or commute from home, your main concern before classes everyday is managing to get on campus in the first place. The second problem, which anyone that drives to school is fully aware of, is finding a parking space. And with only four available parking lots (rest in peace student parking at...
