Juliet Hemmati

Have you ever been left with some extra challah after a Friday night dinner? Have you ever just let it sit on your kitchen counter through the weekend until it's stale and then not known what to do with it? Lucky for you, that stale challah you find lying around your kitchen Sunday morning can make for an excellent brunch. Here, we show you just how.

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, you may already have that Independence Day spirit in you. The one city where that same spirit is possibly the most evident year round is Washington, D.C. Many Bears are already in town for internships on Capitol Hill and in nonprofit organizations. But, our nation's capital is home not only to gorgeous monuments that you can explore for free, it is also a prime location for artists and foodies to spend a day. Here are a few of our favorite things to do in the city.

We've all been there — sitting hungry at home, too tired to cook or go out and buy a meal. Luckily, here in the Bay Area, we have plenty options to remedy that. Gone are the days where your only choice was to get pizza delivered to your door. One of the fastest growing segments of the sharing economy is food delivery, with many startups starting right here in Berkeley. But with so many options, which should you choose and still get a fast, cheap and, at times, free meal? Luckily, we have you covered.

By now, you've probably roamed through the streets of Chinatown and sat by the water at Fisherman’s Wharf. But perhaps you have yet to wander into the adjacent North Beach. North Beach is San Francisco’s Little Italy. It has historically been home to many Italian-Americans and used to be an actual beach before the city’s borders were extended. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing spot to read a book while sipping some high-quality espresso or simply looking to grab a hot slice of pizza, North Beach should definitely be your go-to spot.

Pasta is one of the easiest and cheapest meals you can cook for yourself, so why not do it right? Be sure to choose a fun pasta such as farfalle, or bow tie, pasta, which needn't just be saved for black tie events. And remember the key to a great pasta dish is minimalism — two or three key ingredients so one doesn't overpower the others. So throw in your favorite veggies and cheese, in good balance, and chances are you're going to have an amazing meal.