The Basics
If all the roomies pitch in at the beginning of the year to buy some staples, it will allow for the variety of cooking featured on this website, without having to go out and buy all new spices for each type of cuisine. It may look like a lot, but most of them will be one time investments that you will use all the time (if you cook with us that is!).
- basil
- oregano
- thyme
- garlic salt
- rosemary
- salt & pepper
- red pepper flakes
- ginger
- cinnamon
- minced garlic (jar)
- olive oil/canola oil
- rice
- pasta
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- eggs
- milk
- butter/margarine
- sugar
- flour
- brown sugar
- baking soda/powder
Other Tips
- It may seem stay-at-home mom-ish, but plan meals through the week (we cook 3-4 times a week) and go shopping on Sunday, buying ONLY what you need (along with cereal, coffee, etc.) AKA no chips or cookies!
- If fresh produce/protein is out of the question, it's always fine to substitute frozen foods. While you might lose some nutrition and texture, but it will work just fine.
- Use brown rice/whole grains carbohydrates instead of white breads and pastas as an easy way to get more fiber, and keep us busy college kids full!
- Make a food blog, like us, to make yourself motivated to cook!
