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Navigating a busy schedule, meal plan points, a less-than-ideal college kitchen, and dorm room appliance rules? Here are actually doable and delicious food ideas.

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How to Cook for Yourself in College

You’d be surprised how much you can do with a microwave and a mini fridge! Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a coffee-shop-worthy sip, or a filling lunch between classes, we’ve got the recipes, tools, and tips you need for dorm cooking.

Sep 10, 2025

15 Quick and Easy Dorm Food Ideas You Need to Know Food & Recipes

Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26

Sep 6, 2025

4 Grocery Rules I Never Break to Keep My Weekly Bill Under $30 Food & Recipes

Brittany Beringer-TobingUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas '25

Feb 23, 2025

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“Nobody’s Perfect,” but Starbucks' “Hannah Montana” Secret Menu Drink Kinda Is Food & Recipes

It's worthy of a pop star.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Mar 24, 2026

"Tastes Just Like McDonald's": My Favorite New Fried Chicken Snack Wrap Hack Food & Recipes

McDonald’s infamous snack wrap sparked some pretty serious public outrage when the chain discontinued it in 2020 due to “menu simplification.” When the wraps returned to menus in July 2025, a great celebration online ensued. I finally tried the snack wrap for myself this summer when it came back, and I immediately understood why fans of the tortilla offering were so upset that it left.

Celia Funderburk

Mar 19, 2026

I Tried Two of Dunkin’s New Banana Drinks — And I Have a Definite Favorite Food & Recipes

It tastes like a classic candy.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Mar 18, 2026

I Tried Ben & Jerry’s 3 New Flavors, and I Was *Shocked* by Which One I Loved Most Food & Recipes

Much better than your average pint.

Carolyn Moore

Mar 17, 2026

Taco Bell Is Finally Adding This Cheesy Fan-Favorite Item to the Permanent Menu Food & Recipes

There’s a new Flamin’ Hot version, too!

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Mar 16, 2026

Poppi and Olipop Both Released Shirley Temple Flavors, So Naturally, I Did a Taste Test Food & Recipes

There’s a clear winner.

Celia Funderburk

Mar 16, 2026

M&M’s New Limited-Edition “Bakery” Flavors Are So Good, I Was Overwhelmed by All 3 Food & Recipes

Mark your calendars.

Ali Domrongchai

Mar 16, 2026

Margot Robbie Ate These Potato Chips Every Single Day for Weeks Food & Recipes

She actually eats them sandwiched between buttered bread.

Celia Funderburk

Mar 11, 2026

I Tried Starbucks' New Ube, Coconut, and Lavender Drinks (I Have a Favorite!)Food & Recipes

The colors are so good, too!

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Mar 3, 2026

I Finally Tried the Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Concentrate at Home Food & Recipes

It is seriously *so* good.

Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26

Mar 2, 2026

I Was SO Excited to Try This New Limited-Edition Yogurt Flavor, and It Did Not Disappoint Food & Recipes

Bright, zesty, and subtly sweet.

Alexandra Foster

Feb 20, 2026

The Shockingly Good $2 Grocery Staple I’ve Been Buying Since Freshman Year Food & Recipes

It’s actually so good.

Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26

Feb 16, 2026

Starbucks Just Dropped Six (!!!) New Sweet Treats, and I Tried Them All Food & Recipes

The cookie-croissant combo is everything.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Feb 10, 2026

5 Grocery Budget Mistakes I Used to Make — And How I Keep My Weekly Bill Under $30 Now Food & Recipes

The frozen aisle is your friend.

Brittany Beringer-TobingUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas '25

Feb 23, 2025

I Tried Starbucks' New "Banana Bread" Drink, and I Love This Cold Foam Food & Recipes

I’ve never been more excited for four drinks.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Feb 6, 2026

I Tried 4 New Dunkin’ Valentine’s Day Drinks (I Have a Fave!)Food & Recipes

I’ll be ordering this drink again (and again!).

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Feb 3, 2026

I Tried Pepsi’s Surprising New Flavor, and It's So "Velvety"Food & Recipes

Trust me — I’m from the home of Pepsi.

Lindsay Funston

Jan 24, 2026

I Wish This Jeni's "Bridgerton" Ice Cream Was a Permanent Flavor Food & Recipes

Another collab flavor drops on February 9!

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Jan 22, 2026

You NEED to Try the “Billion Dollar" Ritz Cracker Hack Food & Recipes

Just Ritz, Rolos, and chocolate.

Celia Funderburk

Jan 21, 2026

I Love to Snack, and This Is the Single Best Thing I’ve Ever Bought for Myself Food & Recipes

I have one in every color!

Britt Franklin

Jan 19, 2026

This Iconic Childhood Cereal Is Finally Back in Stores (It’s Like a Bite of Nostalgia!)Food & Recipes

The OG resold on eBay for $80.

Jack Collins

Jan 19, 2026

I'm Obsessed with These Crispy "Honey Butter" Potato Chips Food & Recipes

Sweet, salty, and so satisfying.

Micki Wagner

Jan 18, 2026

This "Emily in Paris"-Inspired Oat Creamer Tastes Way Better Than I Expected Food & Recipes

It totally upgraded my at-home coffee.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Jan 13, 2026

Starbucks Finally Nailed Egg Bites with This "Fancy" Flavor Combo Food & Recipes

Perfect for busy mornings.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Jan 8, 2026

I Tried Starbucks’ New “Nutty” Winter Coffee, and It Totally Surprised Me Food & Recipes

I'm adding it to my rotation ASAP.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Jan 7, 2026

Lay’s Is Dropping Two New Baked Flavors This Month and the Anticipation Is So Real Food & Recipes

“Finally!”

Alexandra Foster

Jan 4, 2026

I Tried Selena Gomez's Favorite Jarred Pickles Food & Recipes

“The perfect combination of tang, salt, and crunch.”

Celia Funderburk

Jan 1, 2026

Here's the Most Popular New Drink We Tried in 2025 Food & Recipes

Get it before it's gone!

Collette Reitz

Dec 29, 2025

Oreo Just Brought Back an Absolutely Iconic Cookie Flavor Food & Recipes

Plus, eight more Oreo drops coming soon.

Alexandra Foster

Dec 27, 2025

The $4 Breakfast Gem I Buy Every Week in the Trader Joe's Freezer Aisle Food & Recipes

It’s better than takeout.

Leila Alem

Dec 24, 2025

You Still Have a Chance to Score a Sold-Out Starbucks Bearista Cup (for Free!) Food & Recipes

From now until January 4.

Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26

Dec 18, 2025

This New "Emily in Paris" Oat Creamer Combines Two Flavors That Sound SO Good Food & Recipes

Forget plane tickets — this dairy-free creamer will make your coffee taste so Parisian.

Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26

Dec 16, 2025

This First-of-Its Kind Reese’s Is SO Much Better Than the Original Food & Recipes

It has the ideal chocolate-to-peanut-butter ratio.

Ali Domrongchai

Dec 6, 2025

I Was Hooked After Just One Bite of This "Amazing!!!" $3 Trader Joe's Snack Food & Recipes

"I’m obsessed.”

Alexandra Foster

Dec 5, 2025

I Tried the New “Grinch Salt” Fries from McDonald’s Food & Recipes

Pickle stans, get ready!

Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University (Master's)

Dec 4, 2025

We're Declaring These the Best Road Trip Snacks of All Time Food & Recipes

Did your faves make the cut?!

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Nov 20, 2025

My Thoughts on Kraft's Limited-Edition Dessert-Inspired Mac & Cheese Flavor Food & Recipes

It’s surprisingly good.

Ali Domrongchai

Nov 18, 2025

I Tried Ghirardelli’s New “Dubai Chocolates,” and I Get the Hype Food & Recipes

The trend strikes again.

Alexandra Foster

Nov 16, 2025

Coca-Cola's New Holiday Drop Is the Only Soda I Ever Want to Drink Food & Recipes

It's festive and fizzy!

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Nov 15, 2025

These New Coffee Pods Taste Like All My Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Food & Recipes

When it comes to coffee, I’m typically a no-frills gal: a decaf breakfast roast, a splash of French vanilla creamer, and some sugar, and I’m good to go. I love this simple, delicious combo of flavors, but every once in a while I stand in the coffee aisle in the grocery store and consider something a little more interesting — a departure from my regular routine. The flavors that I think will finally get me to try something different?