SCrumptious

Catch up with the food world here. This is your guide to college-student-proof recipes, restaurants worth your money, reviews of the best coffee shops and more. Enjoy these juicy posts, from our kitchen to yours.

A hard pill to swallow: The deleterious side effects of dietary supplements


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Packaged in colorful little bottles plastered with claims of “scientifically proven” benefits, dietary supplements are flying off the shelves and into the stomachs of health-conscious Americans. Replacing their dubious predecessors of magic weight loss pills and miraculous appetite suppressants, dietary supplements like vitamins and mineral pills have been welcomed as a more scientific and trustworthy […]

Avocado love: Five recipes to quench your obsession


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Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to my scrumptious soulmate: the avocado. Yes, avocados are very much part of the green health craze that I previously discussed, but they also hold a place near and dear to my heart. Not only are they powerhouses packed full of 20 nutrients, including potassium and Vitamin […]

Best brunch-beach combos during study breaks


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There’s no better way to enjoy a day of California sunshine than brunch on a beach. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, here are the best spots to enjoy a meal and study break before you head out to the water.   Malibu – Malibu Farm   Malibu is a little […]

Seven things from Trader Joe’s you need in your life


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Peanut Butter Chewy Coated and Drizzled Granola Bars If you’re a fan of nuts, you must try these bars. They have been my go-to breakfast for days when I just didn’t have the time to go to the dining hall. They are filling as well as tasty — it’s like having dessert every time you […]

Your guide to gluten-free delivery options around campus


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When it comes to food, USC students appreciate two things — convenience and a good price. With food delivery apps like Tapingo, GrubHub and Postmates, getting “fast” food delivered to their doorstep has never been easier. Yet for Trojans who are gluten-free, getting a quick bite to eat is not so easy. Los Angeles is […]

You’ve got a Donut Friend in me


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★★★★★ The moment I strolled into Donut Friend last week, overwhelming nostalgia for Toy Story, one of favorite childhood movies, hit me. A colorful, welcoming mural on the wall together with a unique assortment of playfully-named donuts, greeted me. As we all know, the theme song of Toy Story kindly reminds us that “you’ve got […]