Cookerati

My daughter graduated from high school and is going on to college this month.  For the last year we have been asking that gifts for Christmas, her birthday and graduation be centered around what she would need for college.  We were trying to mitigate the damage to the bank account and be sensible.  I had people ask if that was fair to ask her to give up other gifts and get things that were useful.  I discussed this with my daughter and her opinion was that she’d rather get the things she needs and can use.  She’s like me.  We’re a frugal bunch.

My first best tip for Dorm life is - try the food in the cafeteria.  It’s not a bad deal.  In most instances you can get all you can eat and they will have a wide selection of foods.  Especially get your servings of fresh fruit and vegetables there because fresh fruits and vegetables go bad easily and are expensive.  CNN has an article this week that talks about our fridges turning into composters. We have good intentions that sometimes go bad or moldy because of time constraints.

My second best tip is learn how to use a microwave.  Before you get there, make meals or foods and learn the ins and outs of microwave cooking. I’m sure most of you grew up with them, heating foods, defrosting, but I’m talking meals. Learn how to cook using anything but a stove and oven.  Here are some  Monkey See Videos on microwave cooking.  Most of all never, ever, ever leave cooking unattended.  Your friends will not like you if you burn popcorn.