How to Eat Well
Download the "How to Eat Well" PDF
Off-Campus Life Cookbook
- Do you need to learn to cook? Check out our cookbook here filled with recipes from other students!
- This cookbook is a living document, and if you'd like to add a recipe to it, you can do so here! New submissions collected will be added at the end of each academic quarter, so check back often to see what's new!
Plan Ahead
- Do you have cookware, dishes, and utensils, or will you purchase them?
- Consider transportation. How will you get to the grocery store?
- How often will you dine out or purchase food on campus?
Dining Out
- Many restaurants offer the WildCARD Advantage student discount, so take advantage of the great restaurants in Evanston and Chicago
- Look for coupons or special promotional deals to make dining out more affordable
On Campus Dining
- Check out Northwestern Dining for meal plan options or load up your WildCARD with Cat Cash to buy food at dining halls and C-stores
Trips to the Grocery Store
- Make a list. Your shopping will be faster and you’ll be less likely to forget important items
- Consider spoilage. Be sure that you can actually eat everything you buy before it expires
- Consider renting a car for an hour or a day so you can stock up during your trip
- Visit the “Free and For Sale” NU Facebook group to find inexpensive cookware
Talk With Roommates
- Set expectations about washing dishes to prevent disputes over cleanliness
- Determine what items are communal. Think about salt, olive oil, sugar, etc.
- Coordinate trips to the store to prevent double purchases of communal items and so you can grab something a roommate might need