The Collegiate Gourmet

Cali-rie Count

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Cali residents may notice some startling information on menus when they go out to eat. Some restaurants, like California Pizza Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory, are already complying with a state law that will require chains with 20 or more sites to supply calorie and nutritional information, by 2011. Until then, restaurants must make information available to consumers in a separate brochure.

It certainly got my attention when I sat down to eat during recent trips [...]

The Kitchen Files: Organizing Your Paperwork

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100

You spent time picking out kitchen gadgets you didn't need but had to have and bought oh-so-adorable cups and plates that coordinate with your school colors. You've got everything you need to cook in your college kitchen- so now what?

Inevitably, the more item [...]

Stocking the College Kitchen

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100

It's that time of year. The leaves are falling, there's a chill in the air and the adventure of another school year has begun. Lingering questions like, "Does this teacher grade on a curve?" and "Am I going to starve at college?" weigh on your mind. It's the perfect time to figure out what you'll need in order to feed yourself. You can hike it over to the grocery store, but if you don't have the tools to cook you're so S.O.L.

Those of you lucky enough to b [...]

A Simple Quesadilla

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:33:27 +0100

This recipe isn't earth shattering! You won't drop what you're doing and call your friends...BUT it is a simple and unexpectedly tasty way to make a quesadilla. The special ingredient? Garlic Salt. Yep, that's it. Garlic Salt. We're just keeping it simple around here.

Sometimes it's that one little bit of seasoning that gives that same ole samo meal a blast of unexpected flavor.

There's a story behind my quesadillas wit [...]

The Bacon Explosion

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

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Going Green in the Kitchen - Five Items to Forsake

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

With all the talk about saving the environment and "going green" there's plenty of advice to help you make adjustments to your daily routine: shorter showers, replacing lightbulbs, riding a bike to school or work and recycling everything in sight.

Don't forget about going green in the kitchen [...]

Find a Vegetarian Restaurant Near You

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Vegetarians know how difficult it is to find a decent restaurant that serves good vegetarian meals. It's great if you live in a large city such as San Francisco, Chicago or New York, and of course, Los Angeles with its sea of vegetarian Hollywood elite. If you live in a smaller area, or you're traveling or visiting family and friends you might need to scope out a safe eating place.

HappyCow is a website with more than 9,000 listings for vegetarian rest [...]

Merry Christmas

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Have a very Merry Christmas!

(may your jeans zip at the end of the day)

& [...]

Cookbook Contest Winner

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Congratulations!

The Collegiate Gourmet

Cookbook Contest Winner

Melissa M.

The College of New Jersey

Biomedical Engineering Major

Freshman
Melissa is really cool now. Know why? She signed up for email subscriptions a [...]

The Collegiate Gourmet Hot Link Love

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Dorm Delicious - Decorating ideas for your dorm room. Okay it's not about food, but it's about college!

First Timer's Cookbook - Chef Shawn Bucher wrote our most recent guest post.

Check out, "When it Comes to Seasoning, Keep it Simple Stupid."

Fruits and Veggies Matter - A site that's actually useful. Enter your vital stats and their calculator will show you how many fruits and veggies you should be eating every day.

The [...]

When it Comes to Seasoning, Keep it Simple Stupid

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Shawn Bucher wrote this article and it's really cool because he know's what he's talking about! Shawn has been a professional chef for more than 12 years. He is the author of the soon to be released First Timer's Cookbook.

You may have asked yourself at one time or another (or on a regular basis) “Why is my food so bland?” or “How do I get this to taste good?” Simple questions, right? Then why don’t you ever get simple answers?

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THE COLLEGIATE GOURMET COOKBOOK CONTEST

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

You could win five, count em', FIVE (5), BRAND NEW cookbooks from The Collegiate Gourmet! (Actually, that's 4 cookbooks and 1 great book about the healthiest foods in the world).

Sign up for an EMAIL subscription to The Collegiate Gourmet

Deadline [...]

Seasonal Treats

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Holiday Ice Cream Flavors

They only come once a year, so don't miss out on those special flavors issued by the ice cream companies during the Holidays. I recommend Dreyer's Limited Edition Peppermint flavor. They also have Apple Pie and Egg Nog. Check your local supermarket and get it now while the gettin's good.

Rice Krispie Treats

It's a classic and you made them as a kid. (I know you did). Of course you can make Rice Krispie Treats any ti [...]

The Magic Bullet to Go Not so Good to Go

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

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Re: The Magic Bullet to Go

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It wasn't my intention to buy The Magic Bullet to Go because at $59.99 I didn't want to spend [...]

National Peanut Butter Lover's Month Part 2

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

November is National Peanut Butter Lover's Month. Here's Part 2 of TCG's peanut butter posts honoring that ubiquitous (ooh, that's a big word) food that has been a staple of college dorm rooms for years.

Nutter Butter's - Next to Little Debbies Nutter Butter's are a staple of high school cafeterias. If you can't get your hands on some homemade peanut butter cookies, then Nutter Butter's are the next best thing!

P.B. Loco - This is a crazy littl [...]

Making a Mess in the Kitchen

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Just because I've been cooking in the kitchen since I was wittle kid doesn't mean I'm always perfect. I certainly strive for perfection, but the fact is about 3/4 of what I make is good and the rest is just plain crap. I'm not just talking about those experiments with peanutbutter and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave or trying to come up with a new pasta dish that doesn't taste like I licked the bottom of a tennis shoe (I swear I've made some that tasted that bad), I [...]

Why Anthony Bourdain Hates the Food Network

prshae@gmail.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

April is the author of the The Hungry Engineer food blog.

Whether you consider him a self-possessed blow-hard or a quick-witted, worldly-wise, culinary sage, Anthony Bourdain is a catalyzing force in the food entertainment world. His books, TV shows, [...]

National Peanut Butter Lover's Month Part 1

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

November is National Peanut Butter Lover's Month

Peanut butter has long been a staple of college cuisine but it can get old really fast, so if you're looking for something different to do with peanut butter check out the sites below. You'll find peanut butter devotees as well as some quick and easy recipes.

Even if you're not in college you'll still find some interesting ways to serve up that darling of American food.

The Peanut Butte [...]

Meat Lovers Can Eat Vegetarian, Too

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0100

No Moral Guilt, Here

Let me be clear. I'm not one of those vegetarians that have a problem with other people eating meat (red meat in my case). I've learned to be around the smell of it without getting all woozy, and I've prepared meat for others with no adverse side effects. (That horn growing out of the side of my skull is from something else...and no I don't want to talk about it).

My foray into what I [...]

Review: Mr. Coffee 4 Cup Coffee Maker

shae@collegiategourmet.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0100

To: Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton Florida 33431

CC: TCG Readers

Subject: Very Happy with my Mr. Coffee 4 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker (CGX5)

Dear Customer Service:

I'm writing to tell you that I'm very happy with my new Mr. [...]