Kelly Troop

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The Best Spring Wines Under $20

2 days ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

Having a picnic in the park? Going on a wine walk around your college town? Throwing a dinner party to celebrate the end of the semester? Wine is a must. However, if you aren’t a sommelier or have legitimate training in understanding flavors and quality of wine, then picking the correct wine for your spring celebrations can be difficult.
The Hobby Lobby Trader Joe's Mini Tote Dupes Are Almost Identical

1 week ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

It’s no secret that Trader Joe’s products are seriously unmatched. The Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are to die for, and the frozen Trader Joe’s Soup Dumplings are the ultimate comfort food. However, food is not the only thing that TJ’s has mastered. Last week, the grocery chain dropped the newest iteration of the Trader Joe’s pastel mini totes in gorgeous spring shades, but the TikTok-viral product and customer-favorite accessory flew off the shelves a little too fast.
People Brought Over 1,000 Cakes To This Cake Picnic In San Francisco

3 weeks ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

If you’ve opened TikTok or Instagram in the past two days, you’ve heard about the viral Cake Picnic in San Francisco, a dream born from the mind of baker and entrepreneur Elisa Sunga. Five years ago during the pandemic, Sunga got to take a break from real life and explore a passion she’d always had — baking. This, ultimately, is how her popular websiteblog @saltdrye began. However, she didn’t want to stop there.
The Best Sarasota Restaurants To Try When You're In Florida

1 month ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

It’s officially spring break season, which means college kids are flooding to Mexico, Miami Beach, and the Dominican Republic to relax, party, and celebrate in warmer weather. For our senior year spring break, my friends and I decided on a nice quiet trip to Sarasota, Florida — a town known for its laid-back vibes and beautiful beaches.
These Are The Best Menu Items From Hot Dog On A Stick

1 month ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

Brands like McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC are known around the world for their delicious burgers, hot and cheesy pizza, CrunchWrap Supremes, and fried chicken. But in a league of its own lies the fast food hot dog restaurants. I’m sure you’ve heard of Nathan’s Hot Dogs, Portillo’s, and, of course, Hot Dog on A Stick. With its nostalgia-inspired red, yellow, and white uniforms and signage sentimental menu items, Hot Dog on A Stick is a beloved chain for thousands of customers.
Coca-Cola Is Releasing Simply Pop Prebiotic Soda

2 months ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

Prebiotic soda is everywhere right now. From the Super Bowl vending machine controversy to dupes of popular brands popping up left and right, it seems like better-for-you-soda is dominating the drink industry. In response to the growing popularity of companies like Poppi and Olipop, Coca-Cola — known for deliciously sugar-packed Coke, Diet Coke, and Dr. Pepper — announced that they’re jumping in on the trend with the brand’s newest bev, Simply Pop. If Simply sounds familiar, it’s because it is.
When Is The Dairy Queen Mint Oreo Blizzard Coming Back?

2 months ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

February may have only just begun, but Dairy Queen is already gearing up for March. While Super Bowl recipes and Valentine’s Day date ideas are all over the Internet right now, DQ is getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day with the debut of the March DQ Blizzard of the Month, nearly a month early. While competitors are focused on heart-shaped pizzas and doughnuts for Valentine’s Day and fighting for a spot at customers’ Super Bowl watch parties, Dairy Queen is onto the next: Saint Patrick’s Day.
The Best 7 Bites I Had During My Study Abroad In Florence, Italy

2 months ago | msn.com | Kelly Troop

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The Best Study Abroad Food I Tried In Florence, Italy

2 months ago | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

Welcome to Spoon Eats World, where college students dish on the unforgettable food spots they found while studying abroad. They took notes inside and outside of the international classroom, capturing their favorite bites and best local spots – from bustling markets and cozy cafes, to TikTok-famous eateries and hidden gems.
Here's How To Deep Clean Your Oven

Dec 25, 2024 | spoonuniversity.com | Kelly Troop

Picture this: you decided to host a gathering at your college apartment with all your best friends before break. You cooked roast chicken, pie, mac and cheese, and even string beans. The next day you leave to travel home and a week later when you get back to your apartment, you open the oven to find that there is a nightmarish combination of burnt cheese, dried pie filling, chicken juice, and fried food bits everywhere in sight.