They want a different opportunity. Only small refrigerators and microwave ovens are allowed in KWC dorms, Kramer said. Resident directors have their own kitchenettes that they can choose to share with students, he said. Her specialties include chili, steaks and baked potatoes, breaded chicken cutlets, a family recipe for Italian red gravy that simmers for three days and homemade chicken soup for friends who catch a cold. Weekend cooking often yields enough leftovers for almost a week's worth of dinners.
Some students move off-campus because they want more control over their food choices.
Sunday is Ford's big cooking day. One friend comes over every week for hearty breakfasts of bacon and eggs with hash browns, Denver omelettes or fruit-filled crepes. But I had a roommate my freshman year who completely proved me wrong. He vowed to learn basic cooking skills. In his first effort, he made a meatloaf recipe suggested by his mother and was pleased with the results.