The answer is simple – we can cook for ourselves. A good cookbook, some basic cooking equipment and for those of you without a car, the twice weekly UR Special buses to Wegmans are all that are needed to escape one of the most dreaded parts of life on campus.

But we’re leading you astray – we aren’t really here to tell you about what you can cook taking twice weekly trips to Wegmans. Rather, we’ve taken on the more daunting task of figuring out what you can cook using only ingredients found at the Corner Store, using a bare minimum of supplies. Remember – this is only an abbreviated guide to what can be done. We’re assuming you already know how to make simpler recipes such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to experiment. Some of the most unusual and best mixtures of foods are ones that you wouldn’t expect to be good. Similarly, don’t fear failure – even the best chefs in the world have at some time made food that turned out surprisingly inedible. Just keep trying – you’ll get the hang of it. Lastly, good luck.



Decling Dining

Through a live demonstration and tasting, Chef Dede prepared fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, and collard greens – dishes rooted in Black Southern history. Students leaned in as she explained the methods and care that go into each plate. Read More

Decling Dining

For the past few years, the pattern has been the same: Need a meal? Hillside. Need a snack? Hillside. Want a sweet treat? Hillside. Need a sweet treat? Hillside. Sad? Happy? Angry? Frustrated? Tired? Hopeful? Excited? Bored? Busy? Hillside. Hillside. Hillside. Hillside. Hillside. Hillside. Hillside. Hillside. Hillside.  Read More

Decling Dining

As per tradition, “The State of the Campus Times” updates readers on our affairs — the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and Publisher write this pseudo-column at the start and end of every semester to articulate the struggles and joys found through managing your local student-run newspaper. We also introduce ourselves and our projects, what we hope to achieve during our terms, and we provide progress updates regarding past management’s pursuits. Read More