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Two Dining Hall Hacks You Need In Your Life

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UC Berkeley chapter.

I’m sure I speak for more than just myself when I say that dining hall food gets boring, despite the appreciated effort of our Cal Dining Team. Eventually our options become stale, as we end up with the same options week after week. Don’t worry, though, because there are ways to change that average cafeteria meal into something you would find in your own home or even a restaurant.


Turn That Sweet Crepe into a Savory One in Three Simple Steps

Easy

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:
1 plain crepe
1 slice ham
4 tomato slices
1 slice cheese
1 lettuce leaf
Spoonful of hummus

Directions:
1. Get plain crepe from crepe bar.

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2. Spread on thin layer of hummus, then add ham, tomatoes, cheese and lettuce.

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3. Wrap up and enjoy.

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Make Yourself a Special Panini

Easy

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
2 slices bread
1 serving bacon
2 slices cheese
1 slice ham
Small layer butter

Directions:
1. Spread layer of butter on slices of bread.

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2. Place slice of cheese on each slice of bread.

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3. Add ham.

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4. Add bacon.

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5. Place sandwich in panini maker for about 3 minutes.

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6. Enjoy.

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Roann Pao

UC Berkeley