Cooking In College

Welcome to my blog all about how to cook in college. Living in Athens for the past four years, I have spent quite a bit of money uptown buying everything from late-night burritos to early-morning lattes. With Court Street just feet from my house, it’s convenient for me to buy food on my way home from class or work. Unfortunately, these hard economic times have made me think twice before I step into Big Mamas for a baby size chicken chipotle ranch with guacamole and extra sour cream. And the fact that I am a poor, hungry college student does not make it any easier.

Because of all the money that I have spent on takeout, I decided to try cooking some of my favorite kinds of food myself. I have always loved to cook, but never realized how much it cost to make a meal that doesn’t start out in a can or a box.

Now I am not saying that it is realistic for a person in college to have the time or money to cook elaborate meals seven days a week. But I do think that once or twice is doable. Not only will it save you money if you split the cost between your roommates, but I can almost guarantee that there will be leftovers for lunch the next day. It is also fun—tons of fun. Family-style dinners are a great way to catch up with your friends about the busy week they had. And for me, cooking is a stress reliever. There is nothing like putting on some music and having a glass of wine while I am in the kitchen. It makes me feel home.

So stop back in for a bite. You’ll be sure to find great recipes that you can make yourself either after class or at the start of your weekend.

Making pasta for some friends on a Friday evening.