Category Archives: Dining & Food

The Cooking Chronicles Part 1: Kitchen Essentials

When it comes to on campus living, most people don’t automatically seem to consider cooking as something that they’ll be doing a lot of. Which is understandable, given the vast amount of options that Commons provides every day of the … finish reading The Cooking Chronicles Part 1: Kitchen Essentials

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Portland on a Budget: Food Carts

Whether you’re an incoming student making a pre-Orientation trip up to PDX, or a current student exploring the city over the summer, there’s always something to do in Portland on a student’s budget.

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FREE “Midnight” Breakfast at Commons!

By Tuesday of Finals week, the quality of snacks on the Stim Table in the library often begins to decline. You’re a hard-working student, and your body needs some substance to balance the too-many cups of coffee you’ve consumed over … finish reading FREE “Midnight” Breakfast at Commons!

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Get Off-Campus: Greek Fest

I basically started writing these posts so I could tell you all to go to Greek Fest. What: 61st Annual Portland Greek Festival Who: Everybody! Tokens are available when you arrive but there is no admission fee Where: Holy Trinity … finish reading Get Off-Campus: Greek Fest

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Pumpkin Activity #1

Oh goodness y’all, it’s late September. And you know what that means? It means it’s almost October. And October is for pumpkins. And I love pumpkins. So this post is going to be the first of a few giving you … finish reading Pumpkin Activity #1

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Get Off-Campus: Portland VegFest 2012

What: Portland VegFest 2012 Who: All-ages, $6/day (or check the site for a $1 off coupon) Where: Oregon Convention Center – Exhibit Hall A 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR When: Saturday-Sunday 9/22-9/23 from 10am-6pm Why: Umm…because there’s free food. Tons … finish reading Get Off-Campus: Portland VegFest 2012

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Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup water 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon butter (or margarine) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda *Make sure to check if any of your floormates are allergic to peanuts before cooking with them in … finish reading Microwave Peanut Brittle

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5 Great Places to eat with your Parents

So, your parents are dropping you off for the year and you need to impress them with your sauve knowledge of Portland dining that is not the Pub at the End of the Universe or food stamps Papa Murphy’s pizza. … finish reading 5 Great Places to eat with your Parents

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Commons Snack Mix Recipe

2 bowls Chex cereal from Commons 1 bowl Cheerios As many sunflower seeds as you’re willing to get at one time from the salad bar Same for goldfish 3 tbsp-ish butter from the bagel area 1 tsp-ish of your favorite … finish reading Commons Snack Mix Recipe

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