After world famous chef Ron Ben-Israel concluded his sugar flower demonstration, fans in the audience rushed towards the stage, frantically stretching out their arms to snap selfies. Ben-Israel, a Food Network judge, was something of a celebrity at the West Coast’s largest baking and pastry convention. Ben-Israel headlined the 2nd Annual LA Cookie Con and […]
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Student explores improv, finds new way to challenge herself
Cristina Delgado walked into the Straus Clubhouse of UCLA with her hands in her black jacket. While the stage was being cleared in front of the judges’ seats, she fidgeted with her hair, nervous but excited. Her Thursday audition for the Shenanigans Club Improv Team was the first-year sociology student’s latest attempt at finding her […]
Party Flavors: Appealing caramel apple crisp bars
The party food landscape has become increasingly homogeneous, with its ubiquitous bag of Doritos rather than homemade fudge or stuffed mushrooms. Columnist Erin Nyren would like to bring back the house parties of yore, in which everyone cooked or baked something to share. Sometimes when baking, things slip through the cracks. It can be accidentally […]
Love | Hate: Is a new menu overhaul enough to fuel McDonald’s comeback?
At this point in the fast-food game of life, McDonald’s is undergoing a serious mood change. In recent months, the golden arches have torn down their famous Dollar Menu in exchange for the McPick 2 Menu and the long-rumored All Day Breakfast menu. But are these new McDonald’s fan services a burgeoning burger revolution or […]
Book Review: ‘The Abyss Surrounds Us’
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the union of sea monsters and pirates makes for a great fantasy novel. “The Abyss Surrounds Us” by Emily Skrutskie confirms this truth. The first of a planned duology, the novel follows Cassandra Leung, a 17-year-old who has been taught all her life to train Reckoners, genetically-engineered beasts […]
How to make sushi with Sushi World Cup 2012 finalist chef Yasutaka Kawamura
Sushi World Cup 2012 finalist chef Yasutaka Kawamura works at the Westwood Ralphs sushi bar, making sushi for grocery shoppers and UCLA students. Watch as this award-winning chef teaches Daily Bruin Video how to make sushi.
Behind the Counter: Internationally trained chefs roll out sushi at Ralphs
Customers saunter around the sushi counter, eyeing moist slices of fresh salmon and tuna resting upon fluffy mountains of rice. While the customers deliberate on what they will choose for the day’s lunch, the chefs work swiftly behind the counter preparing the fish, cooking the rice and diligently fashioning the sushi to maintain an inviting […]