Tools for Cooking in a Dorm Room

Is that oxymoronic?  No. A lot of college kids complain about the food served at their schools cafeteria: overcooked, tasteless vegetables, starchy foods, colorless lettuce etc... A lot resorts to eating too much pizza, and fast food and the result is... the dreaded "freshman 15" or 20 for that matter. So what can a college student do to replace or supplement  dining hall meals? With a little willingness and creativity it is possible even desirable to cook healthy meals in your dorm room.
Although space is limited in a dorm room, the few items below will go a long way to prepare healthy meals:

• slim bendable chopping board (Ikeadralla)
• 2 of each: knife, fork, soup spoon, glass, plate or lidded shallow bowl
• 1 or 2 pairing knife, wooden spoon or alike, small whisk, 
• bread knife
• can opener
• a couple of lidded food storage containers.
• vegetable peeler 
• small to medium stackable plastic bowl
• small tea kettle
• small fridge
• scissors

All these kitchen utensils can be stored in one place (lidded plastic tub or  basket), except for those used daily. 

Elite by Maxi-Matic Cuisine Electric Hot Pot

Boil eggs, cook noodles, steam vegetables, make oatmeal and more with the Elite Cuisine 32 oz. Hot Pot Kettle. Boils water faster than a traditional stove and 60% faster than a microwave, this versatile appliance boasts seven variable temperature settings to quickly boil soups or gently heat milk and an easy-to-clean non-stick interior.

Ikeadralla

Elite by Maxi-Matic

RubberMaid Flex N Seal 

Sources: Shop at your local garage sales, discount stores for great bargains, and Bed Bath and Beyond with  your coupons.  If you live near an IKEA you will find many items for small space living including kitchen gear.

IKEA Kitchen Utensils
Electric Hot Pot Elite by Maxi-Matic