Author Archives: cookingcampus

About cookingcampus

I'm a graduate student trying to stay happy and busy and pursue the things I love.

I’ve moved!

Posted on July 6, 2012

Hello! It has been a while. Now that I am done writing thesis, I’ve decided that it is about time to start up the blog again. Additionally, I’ve decided to move it to J’s page so we can both contribute: … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan: Week of February 20th

Posted on February 20, 2012

I forgot to post this weekend. Woops. Guess I was enjoying my weekend too much. Not much to report around here. Saturday-Crock pot vegetable soup and Alton Brown Soft Prezels. The vegetable soup is nothing to write home about except that … Continue reading →

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Chicken Korma

Posted on February 13, 2012

It all started with a bet that I lost… And a promise to make a surprise fancy dinner for J. I stressed for days over the perfect menu. And finally, with some help from friends at work, I decided on … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan: Week of Feb 11th

Posted on February 11, 2012

Throughout the week I jot down meal ideas when I’m hungry. When it comes to menu planning time, I’m not forced to come up with seven meals at once. This week I wanted to have broccoli centered stir fry, arugula … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan: Week of Feb 4th

Posted on February 4, 2012

So…I may or may not be lactose intollerant. In any case, I am kinda sick of cheese. Is that even possible? This week I’m giving up dairy (cheese). I’ll still be eating plain yogurt for breakfast because 1) I have … Continue reading →

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Winter Vegetable Fried Rice

Posted on January 31, 2012

Growing up, my parents always stressed the importance of eating vegetables. We had at least one fruit or vegetable at every meal and it wasn’t an option not to eat them. And like most children, I didn’t want to eat … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan: Week of January 27th

Posted on January 29, 2012

This is going to be a quickie. The theme this week is fast and moderately healthy. Sunday- Enchiladas. Enchiladas are usually time consuming, however J’s mom was nice enough to can a bunch of enchilada sauce for us. So all … Continue reading →

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Cranberry and Orange Granola

Posted on January 26, 2012

I’m currently obsessed with  bon appetit’s cranberry, orange, and maple granola. Well, granola in general, but this is my favorite recipe. It isn’t too sweet, thanks to the orange and cranberry, and is more filling than most breakfast cereals. Yum. … Continue reading →

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photos from the past couple of months

Posted on January 23, 2012

I kind of abandoned my blog to start writing my thesis. Terrible I know. I haven’t stopped cooking. Or taking pictures. Or rather Jonathon hasn’t stopped taking pictures. Here are some things we’ve been whipping up in the kitchen. Chicken … Continue reading →

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Menu: Week of November 11th

Posted on November 13, 2011

I didn’t blog last week. Sorry! And I probably won’t post this week either, besides the post today. I’ve been ridiculously busy at work. And then my mom came. We had a nice time making bread pudding and chatting when … Continue reading →

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