Book cover titled 'Broke and Hungry: College Survival Cookbook' by Chef Cameryn Wilkinson, featuring torn red paper, dollar bills, and a fork.

Broke and Hungry: College Survival Cookbook

Print • Composition • Book Cover ‍

Student Work

Broke and Hungry is a college survival cookbook built from recipes I created throughout my own college experience. I developed the concept, visual identity, and full editorial layout, turning simple, budget-friendly meals into a playful and approachable cookbook for students.

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A collage featuring scattered U.S. currency including dollar bills and coins, with an overlay of a profile photograph of a young woman outdoors with a railing and cloudy sky background, and handwritten notes about being a broke college student.
Open cookbook titled 'Table of Contents' showing meal ideas for college students, with stains and scattered food and money around the pages.
An illustrated recipe page for Banana Sushi Bites showing a photo of banana rolls filled with Nutella and coated with crispy cereal. The page lists ingredients including bananas and Nutella, and provides instructions for preparing and coating the ban
Image of a recipe for grilled cheese roll-ups with ingredients, directions, and estimated costs on a textured background.
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An open cookbook page featuring a recipe for S'mores Dip, with ingredients including chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers. The page includes baking instructions, a photo of the finished dip topped with marshmallows and graham crack
A crumpled one-dollar bill taped to a dirty surface with a piece of barcode label sticker nearby.
Person reading a book titled "Broke and Hungry" in a cozy home setting with bookshelves in the background.
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