The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Hands on measuring

Hands on measuring

Jake Fredericks March 12, 2014

 Measuring a teaspoon and tablespoon in your hand next to comparisons of coins ½ teaspoon: dime 1 teaspoon: penny ½ tablespoon: nickel 1 tablespoon: quarter Using your hand to test...

Oui, Chef! Kitchen etiquette and jargon

Jake Fredericks March 11, 2014

The landscape of modern kitchen environments adheres to a structural kinship similar to the chain of command employed by branches of the military. Here, cooks are the soldiers, donning double-breasted...

Measurements, conversions and kitchen jargon: big T, small t

Jake Fredericks March 10, 2014

The difference between making and destroying a recipe is as easy as replacing a tablespoon (T) for a teaspoon (t), and vice versa. Whether its a seasoning, a liquid or the issues of weight, measurements...

Taking it to the streets, the burgeoning expansion of food vendors

Amanda Blake March 7, 2014

In 2010, Los Angeles Department of Public Health began regulating food trucks, which are required to post a letter grade in their window just like restaurants. Any truck grading less than a C is taken...

Food trucks swapping wheels for doors

Jake Fredericks March 5, 2014

The prospect of wheeling around town in a retrofitted Postal Service truck slinging tacos and cupcakes to the masses isn't as glamorous as depicted in reality shows, like "The Great Food Truck Race." Turning...

March Food Truck Events

Jake Fredericks March 4, 2014

Ditch the dinner table and try food from a truck at one of these upcoming events: Abbot Kinney First Fridays (AKFF) Friday, March 7 Location: Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice, CA Time: 5 p.m.- 2 a.m. Parking:...

Meals on wheels, a cultural phenomenon

Jake Fredericks March 2, 2014

In 2009, spiraling downward trends in the economy forced Los Angeles’ prospective restaurateurs to reconceptualize the meaning of “dining out.” Instead of restaurants as a destination, keen culinary...

Vinh Loi Tofu is an alright option for vegan eats

Jake Fredericks February 28, 2014

Restaurant: Vinh Loi Tofu Address: 18625 Sherman Way, Suite 101 Reseda, CA 91335 Phone: (818) 996-9779 Price Range: $8-$11 per person Rating: 3 out of 5 When I’m introduced to new people, and...

Eating more veggies is easier than you think

Amanda Blake February 26, 2014

As a nutrition student, I am commonly asked, “What is the worst thing you can eat?” I like to turn that question on its head and tell people about the best food they can eat. Vegetables top my list...

Make it yourself: Celery Root (Celeriac) Remoulade

Jake Fredericks February 25, 2014

Remoulade is a classic French condiment with an affinity for pairing with seafood dishes, much like tartar sauce. Although the traditional version is more akin to a garlic mayonnaise (aioli), its nature...

Tasty Trivia: Eat your peas and carrots!

Jake Fredericks February 24, 2014

Every evening around 6 o’clock, the world’s children transform from hellish, screaming banshees into modern-day Picassos, van Goghs and Rembrandts. Peas are arranged into elaborate emoticons, mashed...

Ask a nutritionist: What’s in beer, and is it good for me?

Amanda Blake February 20, 2014

What is beer?  Beer is made from four ingredients: water, barley, hops and yeast. Barley seeds must be malted and mashed, processes that convert the starchy grain into a sugary syrup. The syrup, or mash,...

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