Study Snacks
I'm having my lab group (2 people) over to study this evening. I promised snacks.
Since I've been writing papers, studying, etc. etc. I haven't been grocery shopping in forever, and my good-hostess / foodie brain had atrophied.
Given a budget of ~$20, what would you serve? Assume access to a general convenience store / small grocery, not Dean & Deluca.
Thanks in advance, eaters!
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14 Comments:
Jalepenos - $1.45/lb
Philly Cream Cheese - $1.89/tub
Bacon - $3.00/pack
cream-cheese-stuffed-Jalepenos-wrapped-in-bacon = priceless.
juliebugsmama at 2:01PM on 12/18/08
Cheese, crackers, hummus and veggies. Maybe some fresh fruit. Nothing too carb heavy. Protein has been thought to help stimulate brain function. And let's face it, when studying it's easy to fall asleep/zone on a belly full of carbs. Good luck!
dhorst at 2:02PM on 12/18/08
Add some coffee and maybe a little something sweet (chocolate, cookies, etc).
Kerosena at 2:05PM on 12/18/08
An easy cheap favorite of mine used to be salsa and cream cheese mixed in the food processor to form a creamy dip for tortilla chips or even carrots and celery. Always a hit back in the day and easy to keep on hand. Crackers, olives and cheese is always good too. Just make sure your presentation is good and it doesn't really matter how much (or little) you spend.
carolrsfMISSESTEXAS at 2:10PM on 12/18/08
i'd stay away from anything that could get too messy or spill - you don't need to up the stress of studying with accidental grease blobs or sauce stains on your notes. maybe some mini sandwiches would be good - get a pack of small rolls and pop them in the oven so they are nice and toasty, add some cheese, cold cuts, spreads, etc. - filling and handheld. and don't forget the coffee!
good luck :)
billyburgwife at 2:25PM on 12/18/08
Mixed nuts, hot chocolate, coffee, veggies and dip, cookies. Nothing too exciting, but I loved to snack on these things before studying for a big final. And if you present them nicely, they don't seem boring at all. : ) I love the stuffed jalapenos idea, but it's a bit more time consuming...
Junie at 3:42PM on 12/18/08
A small bowl of lightly salted, roasted nuts would be a great energy-booster, too.
emmab at 3:43PM on 12/18/08
Graham crakers and peanut butter
Popcorn
pjracz10 at 5:00PM on 12/18/08
Popcorn, cheese and crackers, and maybe some yogurt/sour cream dip (like tzaziki). And as a fellow student who just finished today, I can't wish you enough luck! =)
kfarrel3 at 9:32PM on 12/18/08
Thanks for the great suggestions, everyone!
I served hummus, goat cheese, grapes, baby carrots, crackers, and apple cider.
We had a lot of fun (maybe too much) but managed to get through a semester's worth of lecture slides. Cross your fingers for tomorrow! : )
Lilly at 11:35PM on 12/18/08
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carolrsfMISSESTEXAS at 12:45AM on 12/19/08
TEX, sweetie, please don't do that. :(
It makes my browser look ugly. Try spaces between every 10 Xs or so, for my sanity? Cause I'm that special?
Good on you, Lilly. Having fun studying is the only way to ensure that more of it goes on. Good luck!
nightowl at 1:15AM on 12/19/08
@Lilly let us know it it went. Good luck
pjracz10 at 7:22PM on 12/19/08
The exam went pretty well, especially considering that it covered more than a thousand powerpoint slides!
One more paper to write, and then I am done for the semester!
Many thanks to all for their good advice and kind wishes.
Lilly at 10:18PM on 12/20/08