All content by Gaby Baldovino
![Sugar, flour and butter - all the things that most of us have in our pantry. Following the recipes below, you can skip the dangerous grocery store and make yourself something delicious by adding only a few more ingredients. (Staff Photo by Lauren Gruber)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image_from_ios-9-900x675.jpg)
Easy Three-Ingredient Recipes
Put those masks away — these tasty dishes can be made with ingredients you likely already have.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• April 21, 2020
![These treats are made with Tik Tok chef @everydaychiffon's recipe for 5-ingredient chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. While its quality is still up for debate, the recipe is undeniably much easier to follow compared with those from Bon Appetit or Food Network. (Photo by Gaby Baldovino)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_1284-900x675.jpg)
Hit or Miss: Five Ingredient Cookies from TikTok
Is TikTok the new Bon Appetit?
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• April 14, 2020
![Bacon, egg and cheese bagel can be the best cure after a crazy night. While you can get it anywhere from dining halls to food trucks, it is best at Tompkins Square Bagels. (Staff photo by Alex Tran)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_4610-900x595.jpg)
An NYU Student’s Guide to Hangover Cures
The best ways to end a good (or bad) night.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• March 10, 2020
![CAS juniors Lise Swain and Han Nguyen posing for a picture with sophomore Kathrine Serebrianski. The trio became friends after an outing in Smorgasburg, and now are inseparable as roommates. (Photo by Kritima Lamicchane)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Han-Lise-Kathrine-.jpg)
How Best Friends Meet at NYU
These students found their platonic soulmates at NYU.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• March 6, 2020
![A student shows off their pair of Birkenstocks. Going to school in New York City means there are more strict fashion rules that must be followed. (Photo by Sammy Kumaran)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shoescropped.jpg)
What Not to Wear in New York City
Please try not to dress like you’re from the suburbs.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• March 5, 2020
![TikTok is a rising social media platform among young people, who use the app to create, share, and view short videos. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-02-at-2.50.43-PM-900x563.png)
Move Over Vine, It’s TikTok Time
Find out what NYU students are saying about the trending social media app.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• February 3, 2020
![Brodo advertises itself as a frozen-fresh bone broth company that provides scheduled delivery. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/soup-chelseali-2-900x600.jpg)
The Unofficial NYU Student Guide to Soup
The perfect post-flu shot treat.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• November 12, 2019
![Review on Too Faced's Better Than Sex Mascara. (Via Twitter)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/underwhelming_online-900x675.jpg)
Better Than Sex Mascara Fails to Impress
It’s probably only better than bad sex.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• November 11, 2019
![SPS graduate student Sena Pottackal gave a presentation at Carnegie Hall earlier this year. (Via NYU SPS)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pottackal.jpg)
Legally-Blind SPS Grad Student Continues to Dream Big
When Sena Pottackal became legally blind, she never thought she would speak at Carnegie Hall.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2019
![Whistle & Fizz, a coffee shop located on Greene Street, is branded as "the next generation of coffee and teas," according to its website. (Photo by Talia Barton)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/whistle_online-900x600.jpg)
Whistle & Fizz: Combining Coffee and Carbonation
The cafe, new this year, incorporates bubbly elements such as nitrogen infusions.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• October 21, 2019
![Cropped clothing doesn't have to be just for warmer days. See how student make the most of their clothing during transitional seasons in the video below. (Photo by Alex Tran)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Untitled-1-900x506.png)
The Ins and Outs of Transition Weather Outfits
You don’t have to put away all your summer clothes just yet.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• October 15, 2019
![Let’s Face It is a series where people share their beauty and skincare holy grail essentials. (via Pexels)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/letsfaceit-4-900x601.jpg)
Savannah Mota’s Sun-Conscious Skincare Routine
Let’s Face It is a series where students share their beauty and skincare essentials.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• October 7, 2019
![Le Pain Quotidien is a French-countryside-inspired bakery and restaurant with locations all over the world. (Photo by Manasa Gudvalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/underwhelming-manasa-1-900x755.jpg)
The Pain of Le Pain
Le Pain Quotidien has decent food and a cute ambience, but the service leaves much to be desired.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• September 30, 2019
![The new and rebranded Upstein has a prominent NYU Eats banner outside of its entrance. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/dininghalls-marvashi-1-900x758.jpg)
NYU Dining Halls, Ranked
Third North really needs to get its sh-t together, but you already knew that.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• September 23, 2019
![Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, in some students' opinions, is an overrated place to avoid on campus. (Photo by Veronica Liow)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Bobst_Veronica-Liow-900x600.jpg)
Overhyped Places to Avoid Around Campus
Don’t make the same mistakes we did.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer
• September 16, 2019
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