Cooking for the Week
Last year, I lived in the dorms and had a meal plan. At that time, a meal plan was required for freshman students. There are kitchenettes in the dorms, but not a big enough space and storage to rely on fully without a meal plan. This year, as a sophomore, I moved into the apartments on campus. Each room has its own full kitchen with storage. I chose not to buy a meal plan and have been supporting myself by cooking on my own.
Today, I spent some time cooking a large meal that will last as leftovers for some of the week. I did this for the first time last week, and it worked out very well. I made a very large portion of Szechuan vegetables and tofu with quinoa that ended up making nearly 10 servings for myself. The meal of choice for this week was a vegetable, quinoa, and lentil soup.
Cooking this way has saved me time on days where I have other things to do. I can still enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal but in a fraction of the time it would take to prepare my food normally.
Tags: Apartments, college life, CSS, food, Meal plans
