Make Yourself At Home

The food in your average college dining hall is usually less then inspiring. Here are a few additions to make it a little more palatable:

Start by buying some small container with airtight lids and a cute bag or box to carry them in. Then pick up:

-Kosher salt - the larger crystals dissolve slowly and add more flavor then plain table salt

-A pepper mill - nothing beats freshly ground pepper on almost any savory dish.

-Hot sauce - to disguise a less then desirable flavor

-Garlic powder - a good basic for bland fare

-Toasted crushed nuts - we featured pistachios, perfect for a seasoned crust on fish or foul

-Curry powder - for taking a stew from anemic to old India in a trice

-Olive oil - to add sophistication to any oil and vinegar dressing

For dessert try adding small tubes of frosting, sprinkles and sparkly colored sugars.

Fill your containers with the add-ons and pack them up for your next trip to the caf. Bringing along the goods to spike your food to the next level is a smart way to eat well on campus. Try it and you'll be surprised at how many new friends you'll make!

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