A rocky start

Well, my first dorm cooking experience wasn’t quite what I was hoping for. Instead of an extravagant four course gourmet meal like I envisioned, I microwaved a teriyaki rice bowl from Trader Joe’s. Hey, I’m a college student, you can’t expect too much.

Luckily, the experience wasn’t quite as depressing as it could have been: I shared the meal with a friend, and Trader Joe’s teriyaki rice bowls have been a staple of mine for years. It’s amazing how companionship and comfort can turn a situation around.

I don’t expect to be able to cook every day, but hopefully the next time I get the chance, it won’t be microwavable.