College Cookbook

The cookbook that every college student needs! Simple and delicious, easy-to-follow, few ingredient, cost-and-time-efficient recipes for college students with no time, no money, and limited knowledge of how to cook for themselves.

Think outside of the (mac & cheese) box! Eating on a budget and with no time to cook doesn’t mean one can’t eat well. With this collection of quick and easy recipes, college students and other time-challenged, budget-conscious cooks can easily prepare low-cost, fresh-tasting dishes—whether they have access to a kitchen or are limited to the dorm kitchenette.

Step-by-step, no-fail, fresh and delicious recipes include make-ahead tips, shopping lists, and cooking time for easy reference. Lots of simple tips for stretching easy preparations to many meals. Instagram-worthy photos and lots of fun graphics offer inspiration.

Sample recipes include:
One-Dish Frittata 3 Ways; Best Breakfast Sandwich; Complete Breakfast in a Microwave; Chicken Tortilla Soup; Easy Restaurant-Style Ramen; Chinese Chicken Salad; Superfood Kale Salad;Veggie Toasts; Fully-Loaded Nachos; Israeli Couscous with Vegetables; Fresh Summer Rolls; Roast Chicken – 1 ingredient 4 ways; Yellow Chicken Curry; Mom’s Turkey Meatloaf; Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry; One-Pan Soy-Glazed Salmon; Easy Skillet Lasagna; Penne with Quick Cauliflower Pesto; Apple Crumble; Ultimate Chocolate Brownies; 2-Ingredient Nutella Souffle.

Orders are pulled and packed Monday-Friday, and shipped within 24 hours when possible. Orders placed after 10am EST on Friday - Sunday and select holidays are processed on the next business day. We are unable to deliver to P.O. Boxes, and we do not ship internationally at this time. 

Darling State of Mind will contact you if additional identification is needed to credit authorization. 

Once your order has been processed and shipped, you will receive a confirmation email that will include your USPS tracking information.      

Shipping & Handling Charges:

Standard Ground Shipping:

• $6 flat rate
• FREE shipping on orders $50.00

Expedited Shipping:

• 2-Day Shipping: $13.95
• Overnight Shipping: $27.95

Undeliverable Packages: 

If the address provided is incorrect and undelivered by USPS, the customer will be responsible for both the original shipping cost and the cost to return the package back to us.  

We are not responsible for your package delivered to your mailbox or left at your address provided. 

*MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE*

In Store Pick-Up:

Online orders may be picked up from our one of our Store Fronts Monday-Friday during regular store hours. 

All orders can be picked up in threebusiness days! You will get email confirmation when your order is ready for pick up, which may be quicker than stated above.

Orders Placed Friday after 10am- Sunday and select Holidays will not be ready for pickup until Tuesday unless stated otherwise by a confirmation email. Once your order is fulfilled, you will receive a confirmation email that your order is ready to be picked up. Orders will be kept at our Store Front until they are picked up!  

For any additional questions please call or text Customer Service at 502-526-1021, or via email at info@darlingstateofmind.com. Inquiries are generally returned within 24 hours.  

We hope you’ll love your purchases, but in case you need to make a return or exchange, our policy is:

Online Return Policy:

• We accept returns for an online credit for non-final sale items up to thirty (30) calendar days from the date you place your order. Online Credit has no expiration date.
  
  
• Sale items and jewelry are FINAL SALE & cannot be returned. Any sale items or jewelry returned, will NOT be processed. If you wish to have this item returned back to you, a return fee will incur.
  
  
• All coupon codes marked 30% off or higher are FINAL SALE and ineligible for return. Returns will not be processed for online or in-store credit.
  
  
• All merchandise must be returned unworn, unwashed, and in original condition with tags attached. If items have makeup, deodorant, or other stains/odors, you WILL NOT be given credit and items will be sent back with a return fee.
  
  
• Shoes must be returned in their original box and placed inside an additional protective shipping box. 
  
  
• All gift card purchases are final. Gift cards cannot be returned, exchanged or redeemed for cash (unless required by state law), and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
  
  
• All shipping cost are non-refundable. 
  
  
• We do not offer price adjustments

 

*If an item you received is damaged or incorrect, please call or text 502-526-1021 or email info@darlingstateofmind.com, within five (5) days, for further assistance!

We will not accept an exchange or return on a damaged item after the five (5) day period. 

 

Darling State Of Mind reserves the right to refuse a refund or exchange if merchandise received is not in its original condition or outside the thirty (30) day return policy and guidelines.  The items can be sent back to you with a return fee and no credit will be given.

 

Please note that our Brick and Mortar Return Policy is different than our Online Return Policy based on the turnover of inventory. 

Each item is photographed at it's very best to display accurate colors, measurements, and patterns.  Please beware that various computer/mobile devices have different color display profiles.  Items with slight variances will not be considered defective, as each item may be unique in pattern/color.

 

Exchange Policy:

Please place a new order online for the items you wish to exchange within 30 days of ordering your previous order. This will ensure your items do not sell out before we have received your return. A full refund will be given for exchanges ONLY for a different size or color in the same item. Please write the NEW order number for the exchanged item on the bottom of the receipt you are sending back with the merchandise. All other returns will be issued store credit.

Return Instructions:

1. Please review our Return Policy above to be sure you meet all the return requirements. Returns that do not meet the return requirements will not be accepted and additional postage will have to be paid to have them returned to you.
   
   
2. Place in a shipping safe package or repackage your items in the package you received them in. 
   
   
3. INCLUDE YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPT with the packing slips
   
   
4. Please send your returns to:
   
   Darling State Of Mind
   Attn: Online Return
   12951 Shelbyville Rd, Unit 104
   Louisville, Ky 40243

**PLEASE KEEP YOUR TRACKING INFORMATION**

 You are responsible for tracking your return package. Once it is received back to us, please allow five (5) business days for processing. You will receive an email confirmation of Online Credit. 

Local Return Instructions:

Local Returns can be dropped off at our Westport Village or Middletown location, where it will be transferred to our online warehouse. 

1. Please review our Return Policy above to be sure you meet all the return requirements. Returns that do not meet the return requirements will not be accepted.
    
2. INCLUDE YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPT with the packing slips when dropping off the items you are returning.  

A refund will be given within five (5) days, followed by an email confirmation. 

 

For any additional questions, please call or text Customer Service at 502-526-1021 or info@darlingstateofmind.com.