Kitchen Items You Need For Your Dorm
This article originally appeared on Spoon U and was written by Rachel Angle. It has been given minor edits before re-posting.
When it comes time to start packing for college, if you're anything like me you probably cross referenced a dozen different packing lists on a dozen different blogs to figure out what to bring. The important thing to remember looking at these lists is that most of the items are unnecessary and you probably won't have room for in your small dorm room anyways. The kitchen "essentials" list is no exception.
The need to bring many of the items on these lists can be avoided by a little bit of ingenuity. However, there are some items that a student looking to cook anything in college cannot live without.
Courtesy of Meghan Buonanno1/5Necessary: Mugs
Mugs are a college essential. Whatever your source of daily caffeine is, chances are that it comes in a mug. They also have many other uses. With just a mug and a microwave, there are dozens of creations you can make for breakfast, dessert, and more. Plus, with trendy new mugs being manufactured every day, you can use your mugs as a decoration to express yourself.
My favorite mug features Anna from Frozen that my best friend got for me last Christmas. I got her a matching Elsa mug so we could enjoy them together. Mugs can tell stories, inspire you with quotes or be simply functional. There are not limits to what a mug can do.
Courtesy of Kai Huang2/5Unnecessary: Colander
Even though it makes a fashionable hat, a colander is relatively bulky and is not necessary for a college kitchen. I am aware that pasta is a staple for the college diet, but that doesn't mean that a colander is essential. You can drain your pasta using the lid of your pot or invest in a smaller and more convenient slotted spoon to drain pasta. You will have more space, and less items to wash at the end of the day.
Courtesy of Meghan Buonanno3/5Necessary: Knives
If you are looking to make any type of recipe in college, you are going to need a proper chef's knife. It's one of the most popular knives in all kitchens. You can use it for almost any type of cut, whether you need to mince, dice, or julienne. You can also use your knife as a replacement for a cheese grater as long as you make small enough cuts.
Courtesy of Cheryl Ching4/5Unnecessary: Cutting Board
See that empty cereal bag that you haven't thrown away yet? Or the cardboard from the care package that you haven't fully unpacked? Two totally functional cutting boards. They won't cost you anything and they're disposable, which means no cleanup and a space saver. All you need is a little creativity.
For more kitchenware dorm items you need (and the ones you don't), head on over to Spoon U!
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