Meal planning is something we only started this year, but as busy students it’s helped us so much! Our campus dining hall posts menus in advance, so each weekend we like to take a look at the upcoming week and decide when we want to eat on campus and when we want to cook forContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Meal Planning”
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks: Dorm Cooking Supplies
Today’s post is a continuation of our last post about kitchen supplies, except this week, we’re getting more specific and talking about what we ourselves use in our dorm room on a regular basis. Read on to discover what appliances we get the most use out of, and what we recommend to build your ownContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Dorm Cooking Supplies”
Tips and Tricks: Potatoes
Can you get a more versatile, adaptable food than potatoes? We haven’t found one yet! Potatoes are one of our favorite foods to cook with – they’re filling, healthy, and make a great addition to almost any meal. Read on to find out some of our favorite things to do with this amazing food! OneContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Potatoes”
Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part three)
Part three of our pantry staples series focuses on produce and herbs! It can be hard to know what produce to buy when and how to prioritize spices. If you’re looking to elevate your cooking in simple ways, this is a great place to start! Produce: Produce items like potatoes, onions, and garlic don’t requireContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part three)”
Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part two)
Part two of our pantry staples series: canned goods! Canned items like beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, and tuna or chicken are a great way to build up your pantry. They’re usually cheaper than buying food fresh, they’ll last for ages, and they’re super versatile. Foods like nut butters, jams and jellies, and condiments can also fallContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part two)”
Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part one)
Having a fully stocked pantry always makes it easier to pull dinner together – but what does a fully stocked pantry look like? We’re putting together a series of posts that talk about good staples to have on hand in your kitchen, plus some tips on what to do with them! Today we’re starting outContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Pantry Staples (part one)”
Tips and Tricks: Thrifty Shopping
Grocery shopping can get expensive, especially for college students! Money can be tight a lot of the time, and if you’re an inexperienced shopper, you might find yourself buying food that you won’t actually use. Planning ahead of time and shopping smart will save you a lot of money in the long run! Here areContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Thrifty Shopping”
Tips and Tricks: Packet Drawer
One amazing investment for our dorm kitchen has been our packet drawer! Sauces and condiments can get expensive and take up valuable space in your minifridge, while condiment packets often come free with fast food or takeout and don’t need to be refrigerated. We know from experience that college students often get takeout and fastContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Packet Drawer”
Tips and Tricks: Chickpeas
With a basic food like chickpeas, it’s easy to fall into a rut of cooking the same thing over and over again. The options truly are endless though! Whether you follow a totally vegan diet, eat more plant based, or you’re just appreciative of these little beans, we guarantee there are more ways to prepareContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Chickpeas”
Mix It Up 