-
Easy, Yummy Hostel Dinners: Spiced-Up Store-Bought Indian Curry
I invented this because I tried a store-bought Indian curry all by itself (just add veggies) and found it too thick for my preferences and not spiced in my preferred way. Maybe you like store-bought curry just the way it is, in which case, your dinner is going to be even easier!
-
Easy, Yummy Hostel Dinners: Elevated Pesto Pasta
I love pesto. Enough said. Also, so much pasta is left behind at hostels. I always search the free food shelf before deciding what I'm going to eat and there is almost always pasta of some kind.
-
Easy, Yummy Hostel Dinners: Tuna Couscous Bowl
This is super easy to make and I love the sourness of the capers with the tuna.
-
Cooking in Communal Kitchens: Cheap, Yummy Hostel Dinners
When I arrived in New Zealand, my observations of the people around me led me to understand that hostel cooking is basically like college cooking: ramen, pesto pasta, frozen pizzas, and microwave meals. But I didn't just want cheap and easy. The most important factor is yummy!
-
Easy, Yummy Hostel Dinners: One Pot Veggie Risotto
When I arrived in New Zealand, my observations of the people around me led me to understand that hostel cooking is basically college cooking: ramen, pesto pasta, frozen pizzas, and microwave meals. But I didn't just want cheap and easy. The most important factor is yummy! After six months these are my go-to hostel dinners. This One Pot Veggie Risotto…
-
Easy, Yummy Hostel Dinners: Almost Instant Pizza
When I arrived in New Zealand, my observations of the people around me led me to understand that hostel cooking is basically college cooking: ramen, pesto pasta, frozen pizzas, and microwave meals. But I didn't just want cheap and easy. The most important factor is yummy! Pizza isn't usually my go to, but since so many people around me were…
-
NZ Working Holiday Visa: Buying a Car in New Zealand
I knew I wanted to buy a car the moment I decided to go through with my New Zealand working holiday visa adventure. I like to get off the beaten path and I dislike having to rely on buses, trains, shuttles, and tours. I read blog posts and guides about buying a New Zealand car and they definitely helped ease…