Brown University, Providence, RI
This post is dedicated to all college kids (and a few in particular) who are now living the dream of off-campus apartment living.
Ah, yes. The freedom of selecting exactly what you want to eat. No more mass-produced, pre-selected dorm food to be eaten at specified times.
The reality of which quickly becomes, "Oh (appropriate college-level profanity here)!? I have to cook! And wash dishes!? And buy food?! Hello, Mom!?"
A friend of mine has a child is in just such a predicament, with two vegetarian roomies thrown in, just for some added fun.
Do not despair, or worse yet, whine. Armed with a salad spinner, rice cooker, a non stick pan, a non-stick spatula and a baking sheet, you will neither starve nor burn through your parents' money eating out.
Ah, yes. The freedom of selecting exactly what you want to eat. No more mass-produced, pre-selected dorm food to be eaten at specified times.
The reality of which quickly becomes, "Oh (appropriate college-level profanity here)!? I have to cook! And wash dishes!? And buy food?! Hello, Mom!?"
A friend of mine has a child is in just such a predicament, with two vegetarian roomies thrown in, just for some added fun.
Do not despair, or worse yet, whine. Armed with a salad spinner, rice cooker, a non stick pan, a non-stick spatula and a baking sheet, you will neither starve nor burn through your parents' money eating out.
Feeding Your Ohana 101: Staples you should always try to have in-house
| Spices & Seasoners Garlic. This makes everything better Coarse sea salt. Say no to refined salt Black pepper. The kind you can grind on your own Olive oil. For general-purpose cooking Canola oil. For when you decide to fry something, and you will Shoyu (soy sauce). Low-sodium, green label Kikkoman is my favorite Roasted sesame seed oil. Dynasty or Kadoya brand Oyster sauce Sriracha sauce. Look for the rooster on the label. He is your friend. White vinegar. Buy a gallon and you can also use it to clean your floors. When you clean them. Balsamic vinegar. Impress your friends Brown sugar. For homemade teriyaki sauce White sugar. If you bake. A mom can dream! Optional Cooking sherry and ginger | Generally non-perishable items Onions. Technically perishable, but they last a long time and you will use them a lot Rice. White or brown short grain, Koda Farms if you can Quinoa.That you can cook in your rice cooker "Noodley" type pasta like linguine "Shaped" pasta like penne, farfalle, or elbows Nuts. Pine nuts, walnuts and cashews Dried cranberries. Good to toss into salads Bread. Add cheese and it's a sandwich Perishable Items--stored in the fridge Eggs Real butter Cheese. Parmesan and your favorite for sandwiches Yogurt Firm tofu. If you and your roomies can make peace with it A bottle each of lime and lemon juice. Fresh are always preferable, but these are good to have on standby |
What you can make with the above supplies plus a trip to the grocery store for fresh produce.
| Not Vegetarian Banish the Bottle Teriyaki Chicken From Scratch Pork Loin Get a Costco Chicken (or two!) Laurie's Chicken Salad Sandwiches These can be vegetarian by leaving out the animals: Leftover Mauna Lani Chicken Pasta Salad My Daddy's Killer Fried Rice Any Kine Quiche |
So whether you are Lions, Tigers or any-type-except-Golden-Bears,
Cardinal, Crimson or Big Red--enjoy college.
Remember that if you have aluminum foil and an iron, you can make grilled cheese, and that snow banks are excellent temporary coolers.
Eat Well. Be Well.
Study Hard. Play hard, but not too hard. After all, I'm still a mom!
Cardinal, Crimson or Big Red--enjoy college.
Remember that if you have aluminum foil and an iron, you can make grilled cheese, and that snow banks are excellent temporary coolers.
Eat Well. Be Well.
Study Hard. Play hard, but not too hard. After all, I'm still a mom!
