MyPlate aims for a healthier America

Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. The switch to MyPlate over the traditional food guide pyramid occurred in the early months of summer, and is relatively old news — and yet, I am certain…

Forget prohibition in the kitchen — Cooking with alcohol

Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. It is my fourth and last year here in college, and I have finally reached the magical age of 21. As an avid foodie, this was a monumental…

Conquering a gluten-free diet

Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. Recently, I went to the grocery store and, yet again, came home with the wrong dessert to please all my roommates. It is not that they are picky…

Dont let a time crunch ruin lunch

Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. This weekend I was fortunate enough to attend Sunset magazine’s Savor the Central Coast celebration. Many of the best wineries, restaurants and breweries from Monterey to Santa Barbara…

Get on board with the Fair Trade Movement

From what I’ve seen, when people start reconsidering what they eat, they typically concern themselves with the health value and impact of the foods they consume on their bodies and lives. However, there are broader aspects of foods attached to the…

Defining your relationship with the food you eat

The much-anticipated week has finally arrived — the first week back to classes. I can tell you what is already going through most people’s heads. Wowies: “That was the most amazing week ever! School is so awesome!” Wow Leaders: “I’m…

Radishes provide a cure-all for spring quarter

Heather Rockwood is a food science junior and Mustang Daily food columnist. Radishes are quick to grow, quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear off my plate. These root vegetables are members of the mustard family and although they…

Learn to accommodate sweet potatoes into your daily diet

Heather Rockwood is a food science junior and Mustang Daily food columnist.

Beets making a comeback for Valentine’s Day

Heather Rockwood is a food science junior and Mustang Daily food columnist.

The kumquat brings competition for candy

Heather Rockwood is a food science junior and Mustang Daily food columnist.