As an avid cook and appliances lover, I was looking for low budget and long lasting items to use in university. Many are also ecofriendly for the fellow advocates out there. This is my personal list that I've brought with me, tried and tested by me a...
Any cook or chefs in the industry will always recommend this! You can either buy a set on Amazon or start acccmulating from takeouts. Microwave safe, ideal serving-size
Deli Containers
At any of your local Asian marts, you will find these. Affordable and sneaky way to add nutrients, vitamins, fiber to your diet. A little goes a long way since you mix with regular rice
Korean Multigrain Rice
Stores well, and quick nutrients and hydration since many of us forget to drink water!!! Super convenient to bring and make on the go instead of bringing a container of soup – an accident waiting to happen
Kikkoman Instant Tofu Miso Soup (9 Pack)
To be honest, you can use these in nontraditional recipes to add a cultural touch. This builds a great multicultural meal if you don't have the time to dedicate to Persian cooking methods of stews and whatnot
Tastes of The Middle East - Spice Blends 6 Pack
Non-plastic so lot-tox options to the cheap and breakable containers. It is affordable in terms of cost-to-use ratio. Travels well with hot liquids!
2 Tier Indian Tiffin Stainless Steel Lunch Box
Prety self explanatory
MOBILE SPOON CHOPSTICKS SET
Options for non-chopstick. users
Travel Fork And Spoon Set
GREATTT for ice cold waters. This helps remind you to stay hydrated because you would ideally want to carry around a light bottle hehe
FreeSip® Water Bottle
They do not break under any circumstance. Truly amazing
DURALEX Cups and mugs
I've never had one that tore, and these can be stored in the freezer as well as snacks on the go
IKEA Resealable bags & food storage accessories
Eco friendly option to bring around your afternoon wake-me-up
Bee's Wrap Vegan Beeswax Under the Sea Bag
Sneaky snack, I find that these keep me energized longer than other candies and taste amazing. Great to savour with a bit of hot tea
Matcha kit kat
Firstly: the jams are high quality, lasts a very long time. SECOND: REPURPOSE THEM AS CUPS!!!!!!
Bonne Maman jar = CUPS
Look at how fun they are. Great for when you host friends over and want to fancy things up
Glass Straws
The most versatile. Similar shape to persian rice, but with short grain rice texture. Great for porridges on the sick days
ST25 Vietnamese long grain rice
My DREAM kitchen appliance: this can be used as a water kettle as well – never underestimate what universities are willing to give you
