West Side Story

Syd’s Sweets: angel food cake

February 26, 2020

Today we premier the second episode of Syd’s Sweets. This show features Sydney Wildes ’21 or Syd da Chéf. The cameras were expertly set up by Alexis Dick ’21 and Gwen Watson ’21. In this specific episode we made my...

The Iowa City Farmers Market was first established in 1972. After 47 years the market has grown from just 13 vendors to 80.

The magic of the market

September 12, 2019

Displayed are three St. Patrick's day recipes West Side Story made to celebrate the holiday.

3 simply delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes

March 17, 2019

While working in food service may seem mundane, a lot more happens behind the scenes.

Tales from food industry insiders

January 28, 2019

Tony Abdel Malek '22 talks to Liam Edberg '22 and Claire Loussaert '22 about how they plan to beat last year's record of eating outside during lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Freshmen vs. the freeze

December 3, 2018

With Thanksgiving well on it's way, WSS has compiled three recipes to try out this holiday season. One of these is the caramel and apple cake dessert.

Recipes to gobble up this Thanksgiving

November 13, 2018

How to: make an amazing mug cake

April 30, 2018

How to: make mochi ice cream balls

March 29, 2018

Vacation or staycation?

March 8, 2018

The completed muffins have been dipped into melted chocolate and decorated with mini marshmallows and candy canes.

‘Tis the season for sugary sweets

December 18, 2017

The completed cake balls have been dipped in the melted white chocolate and stacked onto skewers, using mini Oreos as the 'hats' of the cake ball snowmen.

Snowman Cake Pops

December 18, 2017