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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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All content by Christina Saschin
Try snacking on a handful of almonds between meals. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Brain food for finals

Christina Saschin
December 15, 2014
Molly Rzepecki makes pulled pork sandwiches at 1078 Gallery for its December Mixed Media Mixer event Sunday. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Local sisters cater to therapeutic food needs

Christina Saschin
December 12, 2014
A holiday pasta dish with kale and tomato. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Holiday pasta

Christina Saschin
December 8, 2014
Chicken goat cheese tacos Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Chicken goat cheese tacos

Christina Saschin
December 1, 2014
When shopping for a discount Thanksgiving dinner at Safeway, students can use their rewards cards for deals on stuffing and bread rolls. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Discount Thanksgiving

Christina Saschin
November 25, 2014
Pumpkin cookies fresh out of the oven Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Pumpkin Cookies

Christina Saschin
November 17, 2014
Goat Cheese Apple Tarts, a delicious treat inspired by "The Hunger Games." Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: ‘The Hunger Games’ Goat Cheese Apple Tarts

Christina Saschin
November 10, 2014
A Red pizza from Grana, a wood-fired foods restaurant downtown. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Grana offers simple yet delicious pizza

Christina Saschin
November 7, 2014
Homemade Scotch eggs Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Scotch eggs

Christina Saschin
November 3, 2014
A regular burrito with chicken from Bulldog Taqueria on West 2nd Street. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Bulldog Taqueria has quick service, juicy burritos

Christina Saschin
October 29, 2014
A DIY pumpkin spice latte. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: DIY pumpkin spice latte

Christina Saschin
October 27, 2014
Berry and Banana Pancakes with a Café Latte and syrup at Sin of Cortez. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Sin of Cortez offers fresh food, family feel

Christina Saschin
October 22, 2014
Forbidden Rice and Chicken. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers Digest: Forbidden Rice and chicken

Christina Saschin
October 20, 2014
Sweet potato grits Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Sweet potato grits

Christina Saschin
October 13, 2014
Alexander Madrid, a server at Upper Crust Bakery, pours some soup for a customer. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Fall meal picks

Christina Saschin
October 11, 2014
Black bean and vegetable soup Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Black bean and vegetable soup

Christina Saschin
October 6, 2014
Last year's Passport Weekend event at Grey Fox Vineyards. Photo courtesy of Grey Fox Vineyards.

Passport Weekend offers taste of Butte County

Christina Saschin
October 5, 2014
Chicken casserole dinner with rice. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Hummus-crusted chicken

Christina Saschin
September 29, 2014
Chico State alumnae Melissa Oji and Samantha Fernandez, catch up over coffee at Naked Lounge. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Favorite fall drinks

Christina Saschin
September 24, 2014
WRECing balls are a great post-workout treat. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: WRECing Balls

Christina Saschin
September 22, 2014
Students can use their Wildcat ID to get great deals at restaurants in Chico. Willie the Wildcat illustration courtesy Chico State Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Student meal deals

Christina Saschin
September 19, 2014
A New Orleans-style sausage and rice dish. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: New Orleans sausage, rice dish

Christina Saschin
September 15, 2014

Readers, Digest: Students’ favorite international dishes

Christina Saschin
September 10, 2014
Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Popeye egg scramble

Christina Saschin
September 8, 2014
ALL FIRED UP!, a local rock cover band, performing last year at Taste of Chico in downtown Chico. Photo courtesy of Downtown Chico Business Association and Jon Yunker.

Taste of Chico offers delicious samples from local restaurants, businesses

Christina Saschin
September 7, 2014
Vegetable rice pilaf Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Vegetable rice pilaf

Christina Saschin
September 1, 2014
Denine Shern bakes cupcakes every morning before her shop opens at 10:30 a.m. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Chico cupcake shop continues confection craze

Christina Saschin
August 29, 2014
Bidwell Bars Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Back-to-school Bidwell Bars

Christina Saschin
August 25, 2014
This breakfast parfait will fuel your morning for finals. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Breakfast parfait

Christina Saschin
May 9, 2014
This colorful, crunchy dish is full of protein and fiber. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Rice-filled bell peppers

Christina Saschin
May 3, 2014
This potato breakfast sandwich is full of omega-3 fatty acids. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Rustic potato breakfast stack

Christina Saschin
April 25, 2014
This wrap is loaded with vegetables and protein from quinoa. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Spring veggie wrap

Christina Saschin
April 21, 2014
Celebrate Easter with chocolate egg nests. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Chocolate Easter egg nests

Christina Saschin
April 20, 2014
A grilled corn and black eyed-pea salad is perfect for dinner after Thursday Night Market. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Grilled corn salad

Christina Saschin
April 12, 2014
Enjoy an apple stuffed with apples for dessert. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Cinnamon baked apples

Christina Saschin
April 1, 2014
Try a fresh quinoa and kale salad for a serving of protein. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Quinoa kale salad

Christina Saschin
March 15, 2014
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with quick corned beef sliders and a cabbage salad. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Irish corned beef sliders

Christina Saschin
March 10, 2014
Prepare a Southern-inspired gumbo to celebrate Mardi Gras.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Southern seafood gumbo

Christina Saschin
February 28, 2014
Saute a medley of vegetables for a simple stir-fry.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Simple spicy stir-fry

Christina Saschin
February 21, 2014
Make tortilla bowls from scratch and fill them with spicy tilapia and a sweet mango salsa for a fresh take on traditional tacos.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Mini mango fish taco bowls

Christina Saschin
February 14, 2014
Red velvet pancakes set the mood for a romantic Valentine's Day breakfast.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Romantic red velvet pancakes

Christina Saschin
February 8, 2014
Chocolate pudding cups dressed up in martini glasses are sure to satisfy a sweetheart's sweet tooth.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Dressed up chocolate pudding cups

Christina Saschin
February 7, 2014
Morsels arranged like Olympic rings satisfy salty and sweet cravings of sports fans watching the 2014 Winter Games.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Sochi salmon with sweet, salty Olympic rings

Christina Saschin
February 4, 2014
Grilled chicken nachos make a great dish to bring to parties, or just eat at home.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Sodium-savvy Super Bowl nachos

Christina Saschin
January 24, 2014
Apple cinnamon bars make a great snack for students on the go when school starts.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Healthy apple cinnamon bars spice up school days

Christina Saschin
January 17, 2014
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