2008 Woodie Awards
Cooking with Julia
Julia Hansen
Issue date: 8/17/08 Section: TruLife
It's Truman Week! Ah, I remember moving into the residence halls for the first time just three short years ago. Not to sound like your grandma or anything, but you have some very exciting times ahead of you. Everyone gets nervous or stressed at some time or another, but I can tell you from experience that overall college is fabulous. You might meet people this week who become friends you will have for the rest of your life. Now isn't that exciting? Anyway, enough of me blabbing on and reminiscing about my college past.
My name is Julia and every week I write this cooking column in the Index. My recipes vary from international to local, appetizers to desserts, time consuming to quick-fix. I find my recipes online, in cookbooks, from family members or from creativity in my own kitchen. I often try to include recipes that can be made in a residence hall kitchen with limited cooking utensils and ingredients. Typically there is a theme for every week's column, varying from African cuisine to backyard barbecues.
Because it's Truman Week, the theme should undoubtedly be dorm food! Of course, the majority of your meals will be eaten in cafeterias, but when you are low on time, it is good to have food available in your room to snack on. In time you will discover your own food preferences, but for now I'll give you advice on what I used to keep in my room. I almost always had yogurt and baby carrots in the mini-fridge because they are quick, healthy and they last a long time. For movie nights with friends, microwave popcorn is absolutely essential. Oreo cookies or some kind of sweets are good for sitting around chatting with friends. I also found that apples and granola bars are great to have around as a quick breakfast or snack while walking to class.
One food that most students find indispensable is Ramen Noodles. They're fast, easy, tasty and, most importantly, cheap! I realize it sounds ridiculous to feature these silly little packages of salty noodles in a cooking column, but given time I can bet you will agree Ramen Noodles are a staple of college life. They are great for a time when you miss a meal, are sick, feel hungry or get back from a late night out with your friends. Although there are several different flavors of the noodles, the taste can get a little repetitive, so I have either found or whipped up a few easy and cheap recipes that will put a little twist in a food classic.
My name is Julia and every week I write this cooking column in the Index. My recipes vary from international to local, appetizers to desserts, time consuming to quick-fix. I find my recipes online, in cookbooks, from family members or from creativity in my own kitchen. I often try to include recipes that can be made in a residence hall kitchen with limited cooking utensils and ingredients. Typically there is a theme for every week's column, varying from African cuisine to backyard barbecues.
Because it's Truman Week, the theme should undoubtedly be dorm food! Of course, the majority of your meals will be eaten in cafeterias, but when you are low on time, it is good to have food available in your room to snack on. In time you will discover your own food preferences, but for now I'll give you advice on what I used to keep in my room. I almost always had yogurt and baby carrots in the mini-fridge because they are quick, healthy and they last a long time. For movie nights with friends, microwave popcorn is absolutely essential. Oreo cookies or some kind of sweets are good for sitting around chatting with friends. I also found that apples and granola bars are great to have around as a quick breakfast or snack while walking to class.
One food that most students find indispensable is Ramen Noodles. They're fast, easy, tasty and, most importantly, cheap! I realize it sounds ridiculous to feature these silly little packages of salty noodles in a cooking column, but given time I can bet you will agree Ramen Noodles are a staple of college life. They are great for a time when you miss a meal, are sick, feel hungry or get back from a late night out with your friends. Although there are several different flavors of the noodles, the taste can get a little repetitive, so I have either found or whipped up a few easy and cheap recipes that will put a little twist in a food classic.
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