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Got a coffee maker? You've got more than you think

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Five surprising things you can make with a coffee maker

Got a coffee maker? It's not just for creating that simple student-sustaining drink. You can cook more than you ever thought, all in your dorm room!

But wait, that's not all!

Turn a simple waffle iron into a multi-tasking food creation machine!

If you've only used your waffle iron for waffles, you're seriously missing out.

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