Football season is almost upon us, which means it’s time to relish in the opportunity to paint your face, shout your head off without causing a scene and tailgate to your heart’s content. Amp up that “gameday’s coming” energy with these 5 tricks: Create Your Lucky ______________. Gameday attire doesn’t have to be confined […]
6 Things That Transform Your Campus Experience
You’ve seen the miles-long checklists of things to bring to college (XL twin sheets, a 700-watt microwave, ear plugs for noisy roommates), but there are a few oft-overlooked items that can make campus life so much easier — and enjoyable. Are there any you’d-never-believe-it-but-it’s-changed-my-life items we’re leaving out? Comment or tweet at us (@CollegiateCook), […]
Throw a Breaking Bad Watch Party
Okay, so maybe you don’t need to go as far as channeling your inner Heisenberg (nobody wants that, mmkay?), but with these Walter White-inspired costume ideas, dishes and drinking games, you’ll be partying harder than Marie at a convention for people who are unnaturally obsessed with the color purple (yes, the shade, not the book). […]
Eat for free your first week of school
If you’re paying for meals during your first week of classes, you’re doing it wrong. Consider this your guide to finding free food on campus.
5 Recipes You Must Master Before Move-In Day
For 2-3 weeks, the dining hall is all that you want it to be and more. Emphasis on the more. There’s endless pizza, pasta, meat-carving stations (prime rib on a Tuesday night? Roast chicken too? Yes and yes!), rows of salad bar options, a cereal station, soft serve machines, trays of cookies, cakes and brownies, […]
2013 Dorm Decorating Ideas You’ll Love
Though two weeks into the semester we can’t stand the sight of our textbooks and hastily scribbled-upon notebooks, when the back-to-school banners are hoisted in stores, we can’t help but get a little giddy. There’s something kind of exhilarating about starting fresh, as if we subconsciously think that a new planner or really smooth-writing gel […]
How to Eat Healthy on a College Budget
By Bridget Sandorford A college diet notoriously consists of ramen noodles and pizza — because those foods are cheap, and many of us don’t have the money to buy gourmet, organic foods. Now that you’re cooking on your own, though, you’re establishing the cooking (and eating) habits that can stick with you for years afterward. If […]
Oreo-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve been experimenting with Instagram’s new video feature, because I have a weakness for stop-motion animation (regardless of quality) and the concept of 15-second cooking shows. Now that’s the perfect length for a tutorial in my impatient mind. So what would I try first? Chicken enchiladas. It was a little ambitious, and it took two […]
Mak Jones’s Cajun Magic Shrimp
Now this is a dish that impresses people. It’ll be your go-to dish for date night, girls’ night in, even plain old Tuesday nights (they could use a boost of excitement too!). Huge thanks to Mak Jones of Get Maine Lobster for sharing his recipe with us. You can find more of his recipes at […]
Mak Jones’s Tailgate-Worthy Crab Sliders
Whether you want to throw a graduation party or just organizing a get-together of friends and college mates, seafood can be a great option, especially if you’re short on time. This crab dish is just one of my easy seafood recipes that you can prepare without any sort of hassle. First up is a tailgate-worthy […]