Answer: College. Question: What do you call four years of having absolutely no privacy, personal space, and possibly sunshine?
There’s no question about it. Dorm rooms suck. Some are so small there’s not even room for a microwave. That’s why lists like these exist — to get you thinking about how to make snacks and meals to get you through your day with nothing but bare essentials. If college is anything, it’s a place to learn how to be resilient when the odds are against you. At the very least, you’ll be a great camper once you live in a dorm for a while.
Grow Your Own Herbs
For small spaces with little light, you want to choose herbs that thrive in those types of situations. Chives, parsley and Vietnamese coriander (cilantro) are pretty easy. Read on for tons more tips.
Take Advantage Of Your Coffee Maker.
The same hot plate that keeps your coffee warm can also make your breakfast. If you have a small skillet, place it on the warming plate. If you’re not in a hurry, it also works for pancakes!
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You can also make hard-boiled eggs by placing some eggs in the actual coffee pot, filling it with water, and using the hot plate to boil the water. It takes about 10 minutes to cook the eggs. You can also cook ramen the same way. Here’s a great video that shows you how to use the basket of a coffee maker to steam veggies!
No Bake Desserts FTW
Desserts that don’t require any cooking usually don’t require refrigeration. Here are some no-bake cookie recipes to get you started (some of which only have a few ingredients).
Stock Up On Seasoning Packets
Next time you buy ramen or anything else that comes with a flavor pack it, stock up. Or just go buy some at your local Asian grocery store.
Those seasoning packets can make any bland meal exceptional.
