What cooking gadgets can I bring to college?

Nicole Lee
Editor-in-chief

Looking online, it seems that the list of licensed gadgets differs considerably from one institution to the other. Some forbid all cooking gadgets, while some prohibit items with exposed heaters (which means, a hob would be a no-go).

In short, it would appear that UC Berkeley does not allow any electric cooking appliance, with the exception of the microwave. Stanford does not allow toasters, but allows toaster ovens. MIT will not even allow a Keurig coffeemaker in a dorm. TL; DR, It is more likely than not unlikely that you do not have the right to bring many kitchen electronics (if any) for safety reasons, but consulting the site Your college or college web does not hurt you. Some colleges offer apartments instead of dormitories that have more lenient rules.

However, when it comes to things to consider, there is a handful of simple devices that can offer very versatile options. You can go a long way with a mini-fridge, a microwave, an electric kettle and / or a personal blender. Think: boiled eggs, smoothies, oatmeal, pasta. There are many online recipes for fast and healthy dormitory meals that can be prepared using just one device, but it's also worth thinking about meals that require more preparation or more. badembly and less cooking. Things like spreads, hummus platters with pita and vegetables, or sandwiches. This will give you at least a respite from all those ramen evenings that you will probably have.